Women's Pro Volleyball League · Hyderabad franchise Season 1 · 11–21 Nov 2026 · Ekana Indoor Stadium, Lucknow
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Hyderabad Harriers

Hyderabad's pride. India's new force in women's volleyball.

Every spike, every block, every rally — for Hyderabad. Fast, fearless and built to soar.

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Hyderabad Harriers crest: a harrier over a volleyball on a gold shield
01 · Our story

Born in the City of Pearls. Built to soar.

The Hyderabad Harriers are one of six founding franchises in the Women's Pro Volleyball League, India's first national professional volleyball league for women.

We carry the heritage and ambition of Hyderabad onto the court: fast, fearless, and built to represent the city with pride.

Home cityHyderabad, Telangana
ColoursBlack, gold and silver
Rallying crySoar with the Harriers
Hyderabad Harriers squad in black jerseys in front of the Charminar, Anusree KP at the centre holding a volleyball
The Harriers, Season 1 · Charminar, Hyderabad
Four chapters. Rooted in Hyderabad, built for the future.
CHAPTER IA city of pearls and ambitionHyderabad's heritage, drive and big-stage instinct, carried into a new era of women's volleyball.
CHAPTER IIWomen who competeDetermination, discipline, resilience and ambition in every rally.
CHAPTER IIIA professional pathwayA platform for women players to compete, build careers and grow their profiles.
CHAPTER IVA team beyond the courtCommunity, youth development and girls' participation matter as much as results.
Ownership

The man behind the Harriers.

Sunit Kumar, owner of Hyderabad Harriers
Sunit Kumar Owner, Hyderabad Harriers

[One line on Sunit's business background and why he backed women's volleyball]

02 · The Harriers identity

Why "Harriers"?

Harriers are fast, sharp-eyed hunters of the open sky. They read the air, strike in an instant and never give up the chase — exactly how a volleyball side wins rallies.

SpeedFirst to every ball, quickest to adapt.
VisionRead the game. Earn every point.
The FlockOne team. One purpose.
PrideRepresent Hyderabad with distinction.
LegacyInspire the next generation.
PowerFast, fearless volleyball on every serve, spike and block.
PassionPride in Hyderabad and the women who wear its colours.
TogetherOne team with its fans, partners and the next generation.
03 · The league

Six franchises. One national stage.

OUR FRANCHISEHyderabad Harriers
Punjab Sherniz
Bengaluru Thunders
Mumbai Dolphins
Lucknow Shahi Warriors
Rajasthan Queens
6City franchises
18Matches
11Days, 11–21 Nov
84Players
1,620Minutes live
₹1 CrPrize pool
100MTarget views*
2,980Seats at Ekana

*WPVL projection of aggregate season views across all platforms. India's first national professional volleyball league for women, run by Power Spike International with the permission of the Volleyball Federation of India.

Icon player · Hyderabad Harriers

Anusree KP

Jersey No. 26 [Position]

The face of the Harriers this season, and the player Hyderabad will come to see.

[Career highlights: national caps, titles, clubs and achievements]

Anusree KP, Hyderabad Harriers icon player, in the black number 26 jersey, arms folded
04 · The squad

The flock on court.

Eleven Harriers signed at the 23 October WPVL auction — the women who will wear Hyderabad on their chest.

Nandana VSetter
Nandana VSetter
Soorya SMiddle Blocker
Soorya SMiddle Blocker
Pooja BishnoiMiddle Blocker
Pooja BishnoiMiddle Blocker
Ann JacobUniversal
Ann JacobUniversal
Anannaya DasLibero
Anannaya DasLibero
SBSetter
Sona BennySetter
Nambiar MohananUniversal
Nambiar MohananUniversal
Neha ThakurCounter Attacker
Neha ThakurCounter Attacker
Pooja GroverCounter Attacker
Pooja GroverCounter Attacker
Rajnish NainMiddle Blocker
Rajnish NainMiddle Blocker
KDCounter Attacker
Kajal DeviCounter Attacker
Behind the bench
Head CoachAppointment to be announced
Assistant CoachAppointment to be announced
Strength & ConditioningAppointment to be announced
PhysiotherapistAppointment to be announced
Medical TeamAppointment to be announced
Team ManagerAppointment to be announced
05 · The stage

Ekana International Indoor Stadium, Lucknow

All 18 matches, 11–21 November 2026. Air-conditioned arena, professional flooring and sports lighting, 2,980 seats.

JioHotstarOTT broadcast partner, three-year deal
DD NationalLive on free-to-air television
WPVL YouTubeEvery match live, Hindi and English commentary
Social clipsInstagram and sports channels via a clipping agency
06 · Matchday

Five rivals. Then the knockouts.

23 OCTOBERPlayer auctionThe Harriers squad takes shape
11 NOVEMBERSeason opensOpening ceremony and first matches at Ekana
LEAGUE STAGE5 matchesOne against each of the other five teams
BY 21 NOVEMBERSemis and finalThe title decided in Lucknow
NEXT MATCHHyderabad Harriers vs Opponent TBADate and time to be announced · Ekana, Lucknow
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DATE STAGE OPPONENT VENUE RESULT
TBALEAGUEPunjab ShernizEkana, Lucknow—
TBALEAGUEBengaluru ThundersEkana, Lucknow—
TBALEAGUEMumbai DolphinsEkana, Lucknow—
TBALEAGUELucknow Shahi WarriorsEkana, Lucknow—
TBALEAGUERajasthan QueensEkana, Lucknow—
TBASEMI-FINALTBAEkana, Lucknow—
TBAFINALTBAEkana, Lucknow—
07 · Harrier community

Beyond the court.

Six programmes taking volleyball to schools, girls and neighbourhoods across Hyderabad and Telangana.

SCHOOLSHarrier SchoolsSchool volleyball engagement across Hyderabad and Telangana.
DEVELOPMENTHarriers RisingYoung athlete development and talent pathways.
GRASSROOTSHarrier CampsVolleyball training camps during school breaks.
COACHINGHarrier ClinicsCoaching sessions led by professional players.
GIRLSHarriers for HerGirls' participation and confidence-building.
NEIGHBOURHOODSThe FlockLocal community engagement and matchday outreach.
08 · Why volleyball, why now

A first mover in an open field.

1.1BGlobal viewsThe FIVB Women's World Championship 2025 drew over 1.1 billion views across digital and broadcast.
239MIndian appetitePrime Volleyball League Season 4 recorded 239M views across live TV and YouTube.
40 yrsIndia's riseIndia won bronze at the 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Cup, its first Asian-level medal in 40 years.
1stWomen's leagueNo dedicated national professional platform for women's volleyball existed before WPVL.

Source: WPVL Main Deck.

09 · Partnerships

Soar with the Harriers.

Put your brand on Hyderabad's women's volleyball team — on the jersey, in the arena, on the team bus, across Hyderabad's streets and in every live stream, highlight and clip.

The Harriers own 30% of every match
Harriers 30% Opponent 30% League 40%
LED boards, aston band, broadcast and on-ground branding follow a 30 : 30 : 40 split. In the 15-minute ad break, Jio keeps 3 minutes and the rest follows the same split — 216 seconds of commercials per match for Harriers sponsors.
1 PARTNER · ZONES 1 & 13Team TitleMain chest and centre back; the biggest share of everything.
1 PARTNER · ZONES 9 & 14Category AFront stomach and lower back.
1 PARTNER · ZONES 5 & 6Category BBoth sleeves, seen on every serve and spike.
1 PARTNER · ZONES 3 & 7Associate 1Right chest and right side panel.
1 PARTNER · ZONES 4 & 8Associate 2Left chest and left side panel.
3 PARTNERS · ZONES 2, 10, 11Official PartnersOne zone each, plus category ownership.
14Jersey zonesSponsor zones on every Harriers jersey, front and back.
1Wrapped team busTo every session and match in Lucknow, filmed for team reels.
6Hyderabad hoardingsAt 3 Hyderabad hotspots, 4–21 November, plus a Harriers hoarding in Lucknow.
The case for brands
National visibilityProfessional women's volleyball on a national stage.
Hyderabad connectionA fast-growing city and a major market for sport and brands.
Athlete storytellingContent opportunities built around players.
Fan engagementMatchday, digital and community activation.
Women's sportA seat in the growth of professional women's sport.
Long-term platformGrow with the franchise and WPVL from Season 1.
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10 · Fan zone

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Hyderabad, are you ready? The fan club gives supporters first access to tickets, contests, player polls, wallpapers and matchday news.

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