Timeline of the Premier Volleyball League
The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) was established in 2017 as a rebranding of the former Shakey's V-League (SVL). As of 2025, the PVL is composed of twelve active member teams.
Timeline
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Before the PVL
[edit]The last conference of the Shakey's V-League was the 2016 Shakey's V-League Reinforced Open Conference. Eight teams competed in that conference.
Meanwhile the last conference of the first run of Spikers' Turf was the 2016 Spikers' Turf Reinforced Conference. Six teams competed in that conference.
| Last conference in SVL; did not join PVL † | Collegiate team ‡ |
2017–2019: Early years
[edit]2017 Reinforced Conference
[edit]In the Reinforced Conference, six teams made up the women's division. The BaliPure Purest Water Defenders, Philippine Air Force Jet Spikers, Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors, and the Power Smashers returned from the former Shakey's V-League. Meanwhile, the Creamline Cool Smashers and Perlas Spikers joined as expansion teams.[1][2]
The men's division was also made up of six teams, all coming from Spikers' Turf. These teams were the Cafe Lupe Sunrisers (formerly 100 Plus Active Spikers), Cignal HD Spikers, IEM Volley Masters, Philippine Air Force Air Spikers, Philippine Army Troopers, and Sta. Elena Wrecking Balls (formerly Champion Supra).
| First conference in PVL * |
2017 Open Conference
[edit]In the Open Conference, two teams were added to each division. The women's division saw the addition of the Adamson–Akari Lady Falcons and UP Lady Fighting Maroons, while the Philippine Air Force Jet Spikers were renamed as the Hair Fairy Air Force Jet Spikers. On the other hand, the men's division added the Gamboa Coffee Spikers and Megabuilders Volley Bolts.
| First conference in PVL * | Collegiate team ‡ | |
| Last conference in PVL † | Last conference in PVL; rejoined in ST § | Only season in PVL *† |
2018 Reinforced Conference
[edit]The women's division remained at eight teams. Three teams made their debut: the Iriga City–Navy Oragons. Petro Gazz Angels,[3] and Tacloban Fighting Warays.[4] PLDT's women's volleyball team also returned as the PayMaya High Flyers after last competing in the SVL. Adamson–Akari, Power Smashers, and UP departed, while Philippine Air Force and Pocari Sweat were merged into one team, becoming the Pocari Sweat–Air Force Lady Warriors. BaliPure became the BaliPure–NU Water Defenders while the Perlas Spikers became the BanKo Perlas Spikers.
The men's division saw one expansion team, that being the Vice Co. Blockbusters. PLDT's men's volleyball team also returned from the SVL as the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters. However, both Gamboa and Megabuilders leave after just one conference alongside Cafe Lupe and Sta. Elena.
This was also the last PVL conference for all men's division teams, as they would be put back into the relaunched Spikers' Turf beginning with the 2018 Open Conference (the men's division would continue to be held for the 2018 Collegiate Conference before it was discontinued).
| First conference in PVL * | First conference as merged team ⁂ | |
| Team joined from SVL ^ | Team joined from SVL; last conference in PVL ^† | Last conference before hiatus § |
2018 Open Conference
[edit]The Ateneo–Motolite Lady Eagles made their debut while Adamson–Akari returned.[5] PayMaya left after one conference while BaliPure took a leave of absence for this conference.
| Collegiate team ‡ | Last conference in PVL † | Last conference before hiatus § |
2019 Reinforced Conference
[edit]The league added the Philippine Army Lady Troopers (competing as the PacificTown–Army Lady Troopers) to its lineup while the BaliPure made their return. Additionally, Motolite established the Motolite Power Builders, building from the previous Ateneo–Motolite team. However, following the departures of Adamson–Akari, Iriga–Navy, Tacloban, and the merged Pocari Sweat–Air Force team, the league contracted to six teams.
| First conference in PVL * | Rejoined PVL ** |
| BaliPure Purest Water Defenders ** |
| BanKo Perlas Spikers |
| Creamline Cool Smashers |
| Motolite Power Builders * |
| PacificTown–Army Lady Troopers * |
| Petro Gazz Angels |
2019 Open Conference
[edit]The league expanded to nine teams following the additions of the Chef's Classics Lady Red Spikers and Choco Mucho Flying Titans, as well as the returning Philippine Air Force Lady Jet Spikers, though no longer merged with Pocari Sweat.
| First conference in PVL * | Rejoined; last conference in PVL **† |
| Last conference in PVL † | Only season in PVL *† |
2021–2023: Turning pro and PSL teams join
[edit]2021 Open Conference
[edit]For the 2021 Open Conference, the league saw major changes as five teams from the now inactive Philippine Super Liga transferred to the PVL. Four of them made their PVL debut this conference, including the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, Cignal HD Spikers, PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters, and Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors.[6][7][8] The fifth PSL team, the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers, opted out while the sixth expansion team, the UAC Power Hitters, took a leave of absence.[9][10]
Six out of the nine teams from the previous conference returned, with Chef's Classics, Motolite, and Philippine Air Force departing from the league.[11] This now puts the league at ten teams. Two teams changed their name: BanKo Perlas Spikers reverted back to Perlas Spikers while the Philippine Army Lady Troopers became the Black Mamba Army Lady Troopers.
| Team joined from PSL ^ | Team joined from PSL; last conference in PVL ^† | Last conference in PVL † |
2022 Open Conference
[edit]The fifth team coming from the PSL, the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers, made their debut in this conference.[12] On the other hand, two teams departed: the Perlas Spikers and Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors, bringing the league back to nine teams.[13] Another two teams changed their name. Chery Tiggo became the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Crossovers while PLDT became the PLDT High Speed Hitters.
| Team joined from PSL; last conference before hiatus ^§ | Last conference in PVL † |
2022 Invitational Conference
[edit]In the Invitational Conference, BaliPure and F2 Logistics opted out of competing.[14]
2022 Reinforced Conference
[edit]The only notable change in the Reinforced Conference was the Akari Chargers taking the place of BaliPure, who opted to not return.[15] The Philippine Army Lady Troopers were known as the United Auctioneers Army Lady Troopers for this conference while Chery Tiggo simplified its name back to Chery Tiggo Crossovers.
| First conference in PVL * | Rejoined PVL ** |
2023 First All-Filipino Conference
[edit]The First All-Filipino Conference saw no new teams nor departing teams, but the Philippine Army Lady Troopers went back to Army Black Mamba Lady Troopers.
| Last conference in PVL † |
2023 Invitational Conference
[edit]The Invitational Conference saw eleven PVL teams aside from the two guest teams. Two expansion teams joined in with the Farm Fresh Foxies and Quezon City Gerflor Defenders.[16] The Foton Tornadoes then became the sixth PSL to make its way to the PVL.[17] Meanwhile the Philippine Army Lady Troopers left, bringing the league to eleven teams.[18]
| First conference in PVL * | Team joined from PSL; last conference in PVL ^† |
2023 Second All-Filipino Conference
[edit]The league reached twelve teams following the additions of the Galeries Tower Highrisers and Nxled Chameleons.[19] The Foton Tornadoes left after one conference.[20]
| First conference in PVL * | Last conference in PVL † |
2024–present: Stabilization
[edit]2024 All-Filipino Conference
[edit]The Quezon City Gerflor Defenders franchise was sold and became Strong Group Athletics.[21] The F2 Logistics Cargo Movers left and were replaced by the Capital1 Solar Spikers.[22]
| First conference in PVL * |
2024 Reinforced Conference
[edit]Strong Group Athletics were renamed to Zus Coffee Thunderbelles.[23]
References
[edit]- ^ Villar, Joey (February 28, 2017). "Valdez to banner Creamline PVL debut". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Li, Matthew (12 January 2022). "Perlas takes leave of absence from PVL". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ "Petro Gazz goes full throttle in PVL preps". Fastbreak. March 11, 2018. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ Villar, Joey (20 May 2018). "Tacloban Fighting Warays join PVL". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ Naredo, Camille (December 2, 2018). "PVL: Ateneo-Motolite outlasts BanKo-Perlas in 5-set thriller for finals berth". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ Li, Matthew (March 9, 2021). "Sta. Lucia to rebuild the land in PVL". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on July 27, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ Li, Matthew (March 9, 2021). "Chery Tiggo goes pro, crossovers to PVL". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ Lozada, Bong (February 5, 2021). "Cignal, PLDT joining PVL". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on August 1, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ Isaga, JR (July 9, 2021). "F2 Cargo Movers pull out from PVL Open Conference". Rappler. Archived from the original on July 10, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ Li, Matthew (2021-06-28). "PVL down to 11 teams as UAC forgoes Open Conference slot". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ^ Li, Matthew (January 25, 2021). "Motolite releases all players – including Pablo, Gohing, Tolenada". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on March 7, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ "PVL Open to push through with 'pool' format". PVL. 28 January 2022. Archived from the original on January 29, 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors, Perlas Spikers take leave of absence from PVL". GMA News. 12 January 2022. Archived from the original on January 29, 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Kobe Shinwa, Taipei to serve as guest teams for Invitational Conference". PVL. June 20, 2022. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ "Akari set on forming 'best team possible' ahead of PVL debut". Rappler. June 2, 2022. Archived from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (May 24, 2023). "PVL welcomes two new teams with 'long term' commitment; Army skips Invitationals". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (June 1, 2023). "Foton Tornadoes make their return, join PVL starting with Invitationals". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (May 24, 2023). "PVL: Military training forces Army Lady Troopers to miss Invitationals". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (September 25, 2023). "PVL up to 12 teams with addition of Galeries Highrisers". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (3 September 2023). "Foton pulls out of PVL, some players return to Chery Tiggo". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ Carandang, Justin Kenneth (January 13, 2024). "Strong Group joins PVL, takes over Gerflor franchise". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ Villar, Joey (January 21, 2024). "Gorayeb named Capitol1 coach in PVL". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "PVL Strong Group rebrands as Zus Coffee Thunderbells and with Coach Jerry Yee as new coach". One Sports. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
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