Volleyball All-Star Showcase
| Volleyball All-Star Showcase | |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2017 (San Juan) |
| Previous event | 2019 (San Juan) |
| Next event | 2026 (Candon) |
| Participants | Premier Volleyball League and Spikers' Turf all-stars |
| Organized by | Sports Vision |
The Volleyball All-Star Showcase is an exhibition event featuring all-star matches hosted by the two top-level volleyball leagues in the Philippines: the women's Premier Volleyball League and men's Spikers' Turf, both organized by Sports Vision. Originally known as the Premier Volleyball League All-Star Game, the first instance was held in 2017 at Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan followed by a second match in 2019 at the same venue. The all-star match is set to return in 2026 after a seven-year hiatus.
History
The first all-star matches were held on October 29, 2017, at Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan. At the time, the Premier Volleyball League and Spikers' Turf operated as a single entity, hosting both women's and men's tournaments, respectively. Two teams are created for each division, Red and White for the women's side and Blue and Yellow for the men's side.[1] The all-star match wasn't held in 2018, but returned in 2019 as a preseason event. Only a women's match took place after Spikers' Turf returned to being its own league.[2] Both the 2017 and 2019 events were held in benefit of the Help Educate and Rear Orphans Foundation, or Hero Foundation.
On March 13, 2026, the PVL and Spikers' Turf announced a joint event known as the Volleyball All-Star Showcase, where both leagues will host their respective all-star matches. The matches are scheduled for May 1 at Candon City Arena in Candon, Ilocos Sur. It will be the PVL's first all-star match in seven years and their first as a professional league. Spikers' Turf will be hosting its first as a separate league and the first men's all-star match in nine years.[3]
Roster selection
In both the PVL All-Star Game and Spikers' Turf All-Star Game, 28 players are selected as all-stars for their respective leagues. Those 28 players are then separated into two teams of fourteen players.
Each team will field seven starters (which include two outside hitters, two middle blockers, one opposite hitter, one setter, and one libero) chosen through a combination of fan voting and votes from coaches. Players are nominated based on their statistical ranking and coaches cannot vote on players from their own team. The remaining seven players are selected by players, coaches, staff, and media.
Additionally, the head coaches of the top two teams from the preceding PVL or Spikers' Turf conference are chosen to led one of the two teams in their league's all-star match.[4]
Results
| Year | Results | Host arena | Host city | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVL (women's) | ST (men's) | |||
| 2017 | Red 3–1 White | Yellow 3–2 Blue | Filoil Flying V Centre | San Juan |
| 2019 | Red 3–0 Blue | N/a | Filoil Flying V Centre | San Juan |
| 2026 | Heart vs. Hustle | Power vs. Passion | Candon City Arena | Candon, Ilocos Sur |
Side events
In 2026, a variety of side events were introduced to go alongside the all-star matches. The three events are known as the Setter Challenge, Digging Challenge, and Serving Challenge.[4] Specific mechanics for each event has yet to be announced.
References
- ^ Escarlote, Mark (October 26, 2017). "Espejo reunites with former Ateneo teammates in PVL All-Star". ABS-CBN Sports. Archived from the original on October 28, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
- ^ "PVL kicks off new season with All-Star Game". ABS-CBN Sports. February 2, 2019. Archived from the original on February 3, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
- ^ Demigillo, Kiko (March 13, 2026). "PVL, Spikers' Turf stars set for Volleyball All-Star Showcase in Candon City". One Sports. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ a b Garcia, John Mark (March 15, 2026). "Fan voting begins for PVL, Spikers Turf All-Star Showcase". SPIN.ph. Retrieved March 17, 2026.