PVL Philippines: A Complete Guide to the Premier Volleyball League

The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) is the Philippines’ top professional women’s volleyball league. It started in 2004 as the Shakey’s V-League, took the PVL name in 2017 and turned professional in 2021, and today nine teams compete in front of some of the biggest crowds in Philippine sport.

This guide covers how the league began, how the 2026–27 season works, who the teams are, and where to watch and follow every match.

The PVL at a glance

Sources: PVL, Wikipedia.

A short history of the PVL

The league’s roots go back more than two decades (PVL, Wikipedia):

• 2004: Sports Vision Management Group, led by Jun Bernardino, Ricky Palou, Moying Martelino and Rhea Navarro, launches the Shakey’s V-League, mainly for collegiate teams. Club and military teams later joined through an Open Conference.
• 2017: the league is renamed the Premier Volleyball League, reflecting the growing number of corporate and non-collegiate teams.
• 2021: the PVL turns professional, becoming the first professional volleyball league in the Philippines.
• 2022: with collegiate teams no longer eligible, the V-League returns as a separate competition for school teams.
• 2023: the Open Conference is rebranded as the All-Filipino Conference.
• 2026–27: the league’s tenth season introduces a new three-series format and its first Philippine Grand Champion (PVL).

The growth has been dramatic. Games that once filled small university gyms now draw finals crowds averaging more than 20,000 (Asia News Network).

How the 2026–27 PVL season works

The 2026–27 All-Filipino Conference is played in three series (PVL, Wikipedia):

The Siklab Series also has an all-to-play rule: every player on a roster must play at least three rallies (PVL). Teams earn three standings points for a 3-0 or 3-1 win, while a 3-2 result gives the winner two and the loser one. Follow the race in [LINK: PVL Standings].

The nine PVL teams

Source: Wikipedia, October 2026. Check pvl.ph for roster changes before publishing.

Recent PVL champions

Sources: 2026 All-Filipino, 2025 Reinforced.

Where to watch the PVL

• TV: One Sports and One Sports+
• Streaming: Cignal Play and the One Sports YouTube channel
• In person: most matches are at SM Mall of Asia Arena, Smart Araneta Coliseum, PhilSports Arena and Filoil Centre. The 2026–27 season opened at SM Seaside Cebu Arena.

Source: Wikipedia. Venues change by match day, so check the schedule first.

How to follow a PVL season

1. Check the schedule on pvl.ph each week for match times and venues.
2. Learn the basics if you are new: who plays where in [LINK: Volleyball Positions Explained], and how sets are won in [LINK: Volleyball Scoring System].
3. Track the standings after each match day, paying attention to match points as well as wins.
4. Follow the series through Siklab, Sigla and Sinag, since points carry over to the Grand Championship.
5. Watch the college leagues too. Many PVL stars first built their followings in the UAAP and NCAA.

Frequently asked questions

What does PVL stand for?

PVL stands for Premier Volleyball League, the professional women’s volleyball league in the Philippines.

When did the PVL become professional?

The PVL turned professional starting with the 2021 season, making it the first professional volleyball league in the country.

How many teams are in the PVL?

Nine teams are competing in the 2026–27 All-Filipino Conference.

Is there a men’s PVL?

The men’s counterpart is Spikers’ Turf, also run by Sports Vision. In 2026–27, its matches are scheduled on the same match days as PVL games.

What is the PVL Grand Champion?

It is a new season-ending title, decided in the Sinag Series using points earned across the Siklab and Sigla series.

Keep learning

New to volleyball? Start with [LINK: What Is Volleyball] and [LINK: Volleyball Rules], then keep up with the race in [LINK: PVL Standings]. ArenaPlus is the official sportsbook partner of the PVL and Spikers’ Turf (Daily Tribune), and ArenaPlus Insider covers the league all season.