PVL gears up for jam-packed August with Invitationals, Playoffs

The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) is heading into a thrilling August stretch, with the 2025 Invitational Conference officially set to unfold from August 19 to 31.

According to the league’s official website, the midseason meet will serve as a 12-day mini-tournament featuring six teams, kicking off just two days after the conclusion of the PVL On Tour.

The field will include the Top 4 semifinalists from the ongoing PVL On Tour, alongside two guest teams whose identities have yet to be announced. Buzz continues to build around a possible entry by Alas Pilipinas, the women’s national team, though league and federation officials have yet to confirm their participation.

All preliminary matches are scheduled to be played at Philsports Arena, the league’s main venue, before shifting to the Smart Araneta Coliseum for the final three playdates.

Before the Invitationals kick off, the PVL will conclude its preseason tournament, which enters its decisive stretch on August 1. The league heads to Dasmariñas, Cavite — the final provincial stop — for two key knockout games: Farm Fresh vs. Capital1 and Chery Tiggo vs. Galeries Tower, with the winners earning the final two quarterfinal berths.

The remaining knockout rounds and quarterfinals will return to Philsports Arena, while semifinal action heats up at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on August 12. The grand finale and bronze medal match will be staged at the Mall of Asia Arena on August 17.