San Diego Mojo pro volleyball team will play at Viejas Arena

Why it matters: San Diego is at the forefront of the women's volleyball boom in the U.S., with excitement, fans and investment growing at the collegiate and professional levels.

• More kids are playing volleyball and college games are breaking attendance and viewership records as media companies are expanding coverage of women's sports.

State of play: In 2020, there were no professional women's volleyball leagues in the country. By next year, there could be four with the Pro Volleyball Federation marketed as the premier league in North America.

• The San Diego Mojo are one of seven teams participating in the league's inaugural 2024 season, with additional teams set to come in 2025.
• The season will culminate in May with a four-team championship weekend.

What they're saying: "League matches will be played in marquee arenas with elite athletes who, for the first time, have an opportunity to be paid a living wage while playing professionally in the United States," according to the league.

• Player salaries start at $60,000, which is on par with the WNBA, and most will make between that and $100,000, per Sports Business Journal.

• Plus, players will get a share of revenue and could earn additional money based on achievement and postseason success.

Details: The team is taking season ticket deposits on Dec. 1 at $50 per seat.

What's next: The Mojo's first match is Feb. 1, 2024 in Atlanta. The home opener is against the Grand Rapids Rise on Feb. 23 at 7pm at Viejas Arena.