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How NBVL Works
Season Overview
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The NBVL Feature League consists of eight (8) co-ed teams made up of men's and women's pairs
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Regular season matches held weekly from the end of May to mid-July
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Team standings determine overall champions
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Post-season determines individual pair champions
What's New In 2026
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Calgary as the host city for NBVL
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Two-tier format: NBVL Feature League (top tier) and V-League (entry point to competition)
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All athletes register as a pair into V-League
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NBVL spots are earned through qualifier tournaments
Levels of Competition: Two Ways Athletes Can Participate In NBVL
In 2026, the NBVL introduced a two-tier entry process to ensure the highest level of competition in the Feature League and new opportunities for community participation through V-League.
Level 1 — Register & Compete In The NBVL V-League
This traditional doubles league is tiered from recreational to competitive levels of play and will run alongside the NBVL Feature League. V-League acts as the entry point for all NBVL athletes.
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Level 2 — Enter Qualifier Tournaments & Compete For NBVL Feature Team Placement
Pairs looking to compete as one of the NBVL's featured teams will register for one or more qualification tournaments.
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Qualifier tournaments happening May 9, 10, & 16
Eight pairs per gender that advance through the qualifying process will make up the featured teams in the 2026 NBVL season.
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View qualifier tournaments & register here.
NBVL Feature League Format
Feature Team Structure
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The 2026 NBVL Feature League will consist of 8 teams
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Each NBVL Feature Team consists of 1 men’s pair and 1 women’s pair (4 athletes total)
Regular Season Match Format
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Each matchup will consist of one men’s match and one women’s match, followed by a mandatory Overtime set
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Each men’s and women’s match consists of 2 sets played to 21 points, win by 2
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The Overtime set is a single set to 21 points, win by 2, played simultaneously across both courts (men’s and women’s), alternating play between courts point-to-point
Standings & Scoring
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Teams earn 1 point in the standings for every set they win during a matchup, including the Overtime set
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Teams earn 1 additional point for the win if they win the higher number of sets on the night
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NBVL Feature League Season Structure
Feature League Regular Season Schedule
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Weekly matches (Thursdays)
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Starts May 28 and ends July 16
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Team champions determined by final standings
Playoffs
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Top teams advance to post-season competition
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Includes play-in tournament, semi-finals, and finals
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Men’s and women’s pair champions are crowned separately
Thank You To Our Sponsors
NBVL is made possible by a group of businesses that sponsor each team in the Feature League.
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We are still accepting sponsors for the 2026 NBVL season.
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Contact us at league@nbvl.ca for more information.