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.
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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 in 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.
Guest team to boost Spikers' Turf field
Spikers' Turf president Alyssa Valdez also expressed her excitement about the conference.
"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.
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