AS Volleyball Nations League (VNL) fever hits Manila for the third straight year, the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) unveiled the match schedules and ticket prices ahead of the highly anticipated eight-nation conclave.
While the tournament remains at the SM Mall of Asia Arena just like last year, a handful of changes will come into play for this year's edition of the VNL.
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The 'best seat in the house' last year was priced at P11,000 (VIP on court). This year, volleyball fans can witness their men's volleyball idols up close for P5,000 (patron premium), with the cheapest tickets pegged at P500 (general admission).
And as pointed out by fans online, the drastic adjustments in ticket prices show a significant shift from the last two editions of the VNL in the country.
Tickets will be made available to the general public on Apr. 15 at 6 p.m., roughly two months before the competition proper goes underway from Jun. 18 to 23.
Moreover, a 10 percent 'early bird discount' will be offered for any ticket purchased over the first week of ticket-selling from Apr. 15 to 21. Regular ticket prices will take effect from Apr. 22 onwards.
Five-day blockbuster schedule
Japan will headline the eight-team field alongside world No. 2 USA, 2021 VNL champion Brazil (#5), 2022 winner France (#8), Germany (#10), Canada (#12), the Netherlands (#13) and Iran (#15).
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Start times will vary across the five-day tournament, with either double or triple-headers slated at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Set to close out the prelude to the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship to be hosted by the Philippines next year are powerhouse sides and fan-favorites Japan and USA, both of which to also take center stage in the global showpiece.
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