The 2024 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference is set to ignite the men’s volleyball scene with 10 teams battling for supremacy from October 16 to December 15, 2024.
With matches scheduled every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday, the conference will be hosted at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig, the Philsports Arena, and the Filoil EcoOil Centre.
The tournament boasts a stacked roster of teams, including last season’s Invitational Conference runners-up and reigning Open Conference champions Cignal HD Spikers, alongside the Criss Cross King Crunchers, D’Navigators Iloilo, and the PGJC Navy Sealions.
Joining them are the Savouge Aesthetics Spin Doctors, VNS Griffins, Chichi DHTSI Titans (formerly Richmarc Sports 3B Elite), Martelli Meats Masters Butcher (formerly Maverick Hard Hitters), and two UAAP powerhouses -Far Eastern University-DN Steel Ultras and De La Salle University-EcoOil Green Oilers—who earned their spots by finishing 1-2 in the 2024 V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge.
Spikers’ Turf president Alyssa Valdez expressed her excitement about the conference backed by ArenaPlus, Mikasa, and Alpha Insurance & Surety Company saying, “With 10 teams competing this season, including two collegiate squads, fans can expect an exciting tournament. This is a huge opportunity for our athletes to shine, and it will significantly contribute to the continued growth of men’s volleyball in the country.”
The tournament will kick off on October 16 at Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, with a doubleheader starting at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Regular matchdays will feature two games at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., with select tripleheader days offering matches at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m.
The preliminary round will have a round-robin format with the top four teams advancing to the semifinals. They will be joined by a guest team for another round-robin setup, and the top two teams will face off in a winner-take-all final.
“It’s a great development for the sport that we’re getting prime-time slots. This will boost visibility, helping men’s volleyball gain the recognition and audience it deserves,” said Spikers’ Turf tournament director Mozzy Ravena.
Meanwhile, Cignal TV, Inc. FVP and Head for Channels & Content Management Sienna Olaso is committed to giving exposure to the sport saying, “Cignal is excited to bring unprecedented coverage to this year’s Invitational Conference. This is part of our commitment to help men’s volleyball flourish by covering all games of the Spikers’ Turf and making their games available not only locally but globally through the Pilipinas Live app. More than ever, men’s volleyball needs all our support, especially with the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship set to take place here in Manila.”
Fans can catch all the action live on One Sports, One Sports+, and through the Pilipinas Live app, which will feature video-on-demand content.
Matches will also be streamed on the official Spikers’ Turf website.
