The V-League is a collegiate volleyball league for both men and women in the Philippines organized by Sports Vision.

History

Precursor league

The V-League launched in 2022 traces its roots to the Shakey's V-League established in 2004 by Sports Vision Management Group, Inc.. The Shakey's V-League was initially an inter-collegiate women's league with teams from the UAAP, NCAA, CESAFI among others playing in the league. The league had Shakey's Pizza as its title sponsor since its inception until 2016. The league would include corporate and non-collegiate teams in 2011.

In 2014, a men's division was introduced during its 21st conference. The following year, the men's tournament was spun-off as Spikers' Turf.

In late-2016, Sports Vision announced that the Spikers' Turf would be merged back with the Shakey's V-League (which was renamed as the Premier Volleyball League). The men's division in the PVL ended with the 2018 PVL Collegiate Conference as its final tournament. The Spikers' Turf was revived on October 6, 2018 and was reestablished as a separate legal entity from the PVL.

Launch and inaugural season

The PVL became a professional league starting the 2021 season which meant collegiate and amateur teams can no longer take part. Hence in October 2022, Sports Vision relaunched the collegiate conferences of the PVL and Spikers' Turf as a separate league – the V-League. Twelve teams are set to compete in the men's division and eight teams in the women's tournament.

The Philippines V-League is a highly anticipated and prestigious volleyball tournament held annually in the Philippines. It showcases the best volleyball talent in the country, attracting both professional and amateur teams from all over the nation.

The tournament features both men's and women's divisions, providing a platform for both genders to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level. The participating teams are carefully selected based on their performance in regional and national qualifying tournaments, ensuring that only the most talented and competitive teams make it to the main event.

The Philippines V-League is known for its intense and thrilling matches, with teams battling it out on the court to claim the championship title. The tournament follows a round-robin format, where teams compete against each other in a series of matches to determine the top contenders for the playoffs.

The tournament is not only a display of exceptional volleyball skills but also a celebration of the sport's popularity and passion in the Philippines. The matches are held in state-of-the-art indoor stadiums, attracting a large and enthusiastic crowd of volleyball fans who come to cheer for their favorite teams and players.

The Philippines V-League also serves as a platform for young and aspiring volleyball players to gain exposure and recognition. Scouts and talent agents from professional teams and national programs closely follow the tournament, looking for potential talents to recruit and develop further.

In addition to the thrilling matches, the Philippines V-League also promotes sportsmanship, fair play, and camaraderie among the participating teams. It fosters a sense of unity and friendly competition, creating an atmosphere of excitement and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

Overall, the Philippines V-League is a highly anticipated and prestigious volleyball tournament that showcases the best volleyball talent in the country. It provides a platform for players to showcase their skills, gain exposure, and compete at the highest level, while also promoting sportsmanship and unity among the participants.