EVENT LAUNCHING. Premier Volleyball League (PVL) president Richard Palou (center, seated) announces that Capital1 and Strong Group will join PVL Season 2024 All-Filipino conference during the press launch at the Discovery Suites Ortigas on Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2024). The All-Filipino conference will kick off on Feb. 20 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. (Contributed photo)
MANILA – The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024 Season will kick off on Feb. 20 with the All-Filipino Conference featuring 12 teams.
PVL President Richard Palou has expressed his enthusiasm with Capital1 and Strong Group joining defending champion Creamline, Akari, Choco Mucho, Cignal, Farm Fresh, Galeries, Nxled, Petro Gazz and PLDT.
"The 12-team field for this season is as strong as ever, and we're thrilled to witness the extraordinary talent and competition that each team brings to the court," Palou said during the press conference at the Discovery Suites Ortigas on Wednesday.
Petro Gazz will face Strong Group at 4 p.m. while Chery Tiggo and Capital1 will square off at 6 p.m. in the action-packed opening day at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.
Games are scheduled every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with teams battling it out in a round-robin format throughout the preliminary round from Feb. 20 to April 27. The semifinal has a round-robin format with the top two teams advancing to the best-of-three finals.
Games will be broadcast on free-to-air on One Sports, in HD on One Sports+, and streamed on the league’s official website PVL.ph.
The games will also be available live and on-demand on the Pilipinas Live app, ensuring a wide-reaching coverage for fans both locally and internationally. It will also be aired on the new free-to-air channel – RPTV.
"The PVL is not just a league; it's a spectacle that will air for every Filipino all over the world. Pilipinas Live will bring unprecedented coverage of the games, providing fans with an immersive experience and showcasing the top talents that the league has to offer. And I’m not just talking about the games – but also all of our additional volleyball content that fans can only get on our app," said Sienna Olaso, who is first vice president Channel and Content Management at Cignal TV. (PNA)
