Volleyball

Orange County will take the global stage at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics when two venues host two popular sports: surfing and indoor volleyball.

“Orange County is going to be on fire for the Olympics,” said Supervisor Katrina Foley. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2026. 

Olympian April Ross surprised Sophee Peterson, a Texas native who will play volleyball for Texas A&M University, with the Gatorade Player of the Year Award.

Reigning beach volleyball world champion Sara Hughes searched far and wide for her new partner. So far and wide that she didn’t even pick a professional beach volleyball player. 

The SMBC Shack volleyball team’s 16-year-olds clinched victory after six hours of play, completing an undefeated season.

Carolina Panthers rookie Tetairoa McMillan explains how playing volleyball helped him stand out on the gridiron and lead him to the NFL.

Orange County can expect a spike in business after being chosen to host indoor volleyball for the 2028 Olympics. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on April 16, 2025.

Honda Center was one of the sites included in the Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee’s Tuesday venue update.