Spikers Turf Guide: The Philippines’ Men’s Volleyball League

Spikers Turf is the top men’s volleyball league in the Philippines. It was founded in 2015 by Sports Vision Management Group, the organizer of the women’s Premier Volleyball League (PVL), and in its tenth season it now shares match days with the PVL (Wikipedia, Daily Tribune).

This guide covers how the league started, how its conferences work, the 2026 season so far, and where to watch and follow every match.

Spikers’ Turf at a glance

Item	Details
Sport	Men’s indoor volleyball
Founded	2015
Organiser	Sports Vision Management Group, Inc.
Status	Semi-professional
Current conference	2026 Invitational Conference (opened 10 October 2026)
Teams	10 in the 2026 Invitational Conference
Most recent champion	Criss Cross (2026 Open Conference)
Official site	spikersturf.ph

Sources: Wikipedia, Daily Tribune.

A short history of Spikers’ Turf

• 2014: the Shakey’s V-League adds a men’s division during its 2014 Reinforced Open Conference.
• 2015: Sports Vision spins the men’s division off into a separate league, Spikers’ Turf.
• 2019 onwards: the league stops holding a separate Collegiate Conference; school teams instead compete alongside club teams in the Open Conference.
• 2026: in its tenth season, Spikers’ Turf begins sharing playdates with the PVL, starting with a joint opening at SM Seaside Cebu Arena on 10 October.

Sources: Wikipedia, Daily Tribune.

Unlike the PVL, which turned professional in 2021, Spikers’ Turf is still semi-professional, so players can also take part in the relaunched V-League (Wikipedia).

How a Spikers’ Turf season works

Like the PVL, a Spikers’ Turf season is split into conferences, such as the Open Conference and the Invitational Conference. Each conference has its own champion.

The 2026 Open Conference shows a typical format (Sports Bytes, Wikipedia):

1. Elimination round: a double round-robin, so every team plays every other team twice.
2. Semifinals: the top four teams play a single round-robin among themselves.
3. Finals: the top two after the semifinals meet in a best-of-three championship series; the other two play for bronze.

Teams are ranked first by wins, then by match points, using the FIVB ranking system.

The 2026 season so far

2026 Open Conference

The Open Conference ran from 25 February to 19 April 2026 with six teams (Wikipedia). Before it started, Cignal, the league’s most successful team, left Spikers’ Turf, opening up the title race. Criss Cross, the reigning Invitational champions at the time, won the Open Conference (Wikipedia), and AEP Cabstars finished third (Wikipedia).

2026 Invitational Conference

The 2026 Invitational Conference opened on 10 October 2026 at SM Seaside Cebu Arena, on the same day as the PVL’s All-Filipino Conference (Daily Tribune).

• 10 teams take part, including the top two teams from the V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge.
• Shared playdates: Spikers’ Turf matches are scheduled between PVL games every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, usually at 3:30 p.m. (BusinessWorld).
• Own playdates: the league also keeps separate match days of its own.

Check spikersturf.ph for the latest standings.

Teams to know

Clubs that featured in the 2026 Open Conference and its finals series include (PVL tickets for Spikers’ Turf, Wikipedia):

Team	Note
Criss Cross King Crunchers	2026 Open Conference champions
Savouge Aesthetics Spin Doctors	2026 Open Conference finalists
AEP Cabstars	2026 Open Conference third place
Alpha Insurance	2026 Open Conference semifinalists
3B Event Masters	Returning team in 2026
VNS	Long-running Spikers’ Turf club

Rosters and the full Invitational Conference field change by conference; confirm on spikersturf.ph.

Where to watch Spikers’ Turf

• TV: One Sports and One Sports+.
• Streaming: Pilipinas Live carried the 2026 Open Conference (Wikipedia).
• In person: on shared match days, one PVL ticket usually covers the Spikers’ Turf game as well. Spikers’ Turf’s own match days are sold through Spikers’ Turf tickets.

Broadcast partners can change by conference, so check before each match day. See [LINK: PVL Schedule Tomorrow] for shared playdates.

Spikers’ Turf and the PVL

The two leagues are run by the same organizer and now share the stage. They also share events: the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase featured all-star teams from both leagues (Wikipedia). ArenaPlus is the official sportsbook partner of both the PVL and Spikers’ Turf (Daily Tribune).

For the women’s league, see PVL Philippines and the latest PVL Standings.

Spikers’ Turf vs the PVL

	Spikers’ Turf	PVL
Players	Men	Women
Founded	2015	2004 as the Shakey’s V-League; PVL since 2017
Status	Semi-professional	Professional since 2021
Season structure	Conferences, such as Open and Invitational	Conferences; in 2026–27, the Siklab, Sigla and Sinag series
Net height	2.43 m	2.24 m
Organiser	Sports Vision	Sports Vision

Sources: Wikipedia, PVL, FIVB rules.

What to watch for in men’s volleyball

If you mostly follow the PVL, a few things stand out when you watch Spikers’ Turf:

• A higher net. The men’s net is 2.43 m, 19 cm higher than the women’s 2.24 m, so attacks come from higher up and blocks reach further over the net.
• More power from the serve. Jump serves are a bigger weapon in the men’s game, and a run of aces can swing a set quickly.
• Shorter rallies. Powerful attacks often end rallies faster, which puts a premium on serve-receive and blocking.
• The same rules. Scoring, rotation and faults follow the same FIVB rules as the women’s game. See Volleyball Rules.

Shared match days make it easy to compare the two styles: the Spikers’ Turf game usually sits between the two PVL matches.

How to follow a Spikers’ Turf conference

1. Check the schedule on spikersturf.ph, including shared PVL match days.
2. Learn the format for each conference, since elimination and playoff rules can change.
3. Track the standings, including match points as well as wins.
4. Watch the finals series: best-of-three finals mean the title can swing over a few days.

Frequently asked questions

What is Spikers’ Turf?

Spikers’ Turf is the top men’s volleyball league in the Philippines, founded in 2015 by Sports Vision.

Is Spikers’ Turf professional?

Not yet. It is a semi-professional league, unlike the PVL, which turned professional in 2021.

Who won the latest Spikers’ Turf title?

Criss Cross won the 2026 Open Conference. The 2026 Invitational Conference began on 10 October 2026.

Where can I watch Spikers’ Turf games?

On One Sports and One Sports+, with streaming partners varying by conference. Many games now share match days and venues with the PVL.

How many teams are in Spikers’ Turf?

Ten teams are competing in the 2026 Invitational Conference.

Are Spikers’ Turf and PVL games on the same day?

Yes. Since October 2026, Spikers’ Turf matches are scheduled between PVL games on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and the league also has its own separate match days.

Who organises Spikers’ Turf?

Sports Vision Management Group, Inc., the same organizer as the PVL.

Can college players play in Spikers’ Turf?

Yes. Since 2019, collegiate teams have competed alongside club teams in the Open Conference, and because the league is semi-professional, players can also take part in the V-League.

Does Spikers’ Turf have an all-star game?

Yes. The 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase featured all-star teams from both Spikers’ Turf and the PVL, the first men’s all-star match in nine years.

Keep learning

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