Premier Volleyball League Schedule & Standings

Last updated: August 23

The women's Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference is now in full swing, having kicked off on July 16, 2024. With some of the best female strikers in the league joined by top international players, the competition is fiercer than ever. With less than a month left in the competition, Creamline is looking to defend their championship title and earn their slot in September's PVL Invitational Conference.

With the 12 teams bringing their A-game to the court, each match is a chance to earn points and climb the standings. Whether you're rooting for a powerhouse team or betting on an underdog, this PVL season promises plenty of drama, surprises, and highlight-reel moments. Rivalry is the place to be for all things PVL, so grab some snacks, as this PVL season is serving up non-stop action you won't want to miss!

Premier Volleyball League Format

The Premier Volleyball League, or PVL, revolves around three conferences each season: the All-Filipino Conference, the Invitational Conference, and the Reinforced Conference, outlined below:

• All-Filipino Conference: Features teams entirely composed of Filipino players to show off local talent. This competition follows a single round-robin format during the preliminaries. The top four teams then advance to a round-robin Semifinals, with the top two proceedings to the finals.
• Invitational Conference: This mid-season conference invites two "foreign" guest teams to compete alongside the local, established squads. This is played as a group stage followed by a knockout round, culminating in the championship match.
• Reinforced Conference: Each team can include one international player, adding a diverse global flavor to the game. It usually follows a round-robin format, with the top teams advancing to the Quarterfinals and Semifinals.

The return of the PVL Reinforced Conference in 2024 features a pool play format, dividing the 12-team field into two groups, A and B, based on their standings in the previous All-Filipino Conference. This first round is played in a single round-robin format.

For the second round cross-over, the top three teams from each pool face off against the bottom three teams from the other pool. This means the top three from Pool A go against the bottom three from Pool B to create Pool C, and vice versa for the other pool. Like the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference, there are guarantees that sister teams ZUS and Farm Fresh Foxies cannot be drawn into the same pool.

Following the preliminaries, the teams will be ranked using the FIVB Classification System. The top eight squads advance to the knockout matches in the Quarterfinals. These winners advance to the knockout Semifinals, qualifying for the Invitational Conference in September.

PVL Teams

Here are the teams competing in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference.

• Akari Chargers (AKA)
• Chery Tiggo Crossovers (CTC)
• Choco Mucho Flying Titans (CMF)
• Cignal HD Spikers (CHD)
• Creamline Cool Smashers (CCS)
• Petro Gazz Angels (PGA)
• PLDT Home Fiber High Speed Hitters (HSH)
• Farm Fresh Foxies (FFF)
• Galeries Tower Highrisers (GTH)
• NXLED Chameleons (NXC)
• Capital1 Solar Spikers (CAP)
• ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles (ZUS) (Previously Strong Group Athletics)

PVL Schedule

The PVL Reinforced Conference is still ongoing as we approach the home stretch on August 31, 2024. Which teams

All times listed below will be in PHT, and match winners will be in bold. We'll update the standings section after each match, so keep your eyes locked on this page!

Saturday, August 24 | Venue TBA

Quarterfinals

• 4:00 PM: CHD vs. CAP
• 6:00 PM: AKA vs. FFF

Tuesday, August 27 | Venue TBA

Quarterfinals

• 4:00 PM: HSH vs. CTC
• 6:00 PM: PGA vs. CCS

Thursday, August 29 | Venue TBA

Semifinals

• 4:00 PM
• 6:00 PM

Saturday, August 31 | Venue TBA

Finals

• 4:00 PM
• 6:00 PM

PVL Standings

Here are the current standings for the Premier Volleyball League as of August 20, 2024. It's a battle for 1st position as Akari Chargers, Cignal HD Spikers, and Creamline Cool Smashers are all only separated by one point.

NXLED Chameleons, Galeries Tower Highrisers, and ZUS Thunderbelles have all been eliminated from the tournament, leaving the top eight teams to duke it out.

PVL Livestreaming & Venues

All Premier Volleyball League games will be broadcast live on One Sports and One Sports+. Both channels are also available on Cignal's OTT Platform and Cignal Play, with VoDs available for those unable to watch the matches live.

The 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference is held across several key venues in the Philippines, boasting the capacity to host thousands of eager volleyball fans. The primary venues for this season include the Philsports Arena in Pasig, the FilOil EcoOil Centre in Metro Manila, and the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. These locations are spread out to make the games more accessible to a broader audience.

Final Thoughts

As the dust settles and the PVL standings start taking shape, you can be sure the PVL Reinforced Conference is delivering action-packed excitement, keeping volleyball fans fixed on the edge of their seats. Whether your favored team is leading the pack or battling for every point, this 2024 PVL season is proving to be the most exciting yet as the season winds down, with the winner crowned on August 31, 2024.

For further information, keep checking this article for the latest updates, including match results and standings.