SAMPUNG koponan ang magbabakbakan sa 2024 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference na magsisimula sa Oktubre 16.
Ang mga laro ay nakatakda tuwing Linggo, Miyerkoles, at Biyernes sa Ynares Sports Arena at Philsports Arena sa Pasig City, at sa Filoil EcoOil Centre sa San Juan City.
Ang mga kalahok na koponan ay pangungunahan ng last season’s Invitational Conference runners-up at reigning Open Conference champions Cignal HD Spikers, Criss Cross King Crunchers, D’Navigators Iloilo, at PGJC Navy Sealions.
Sasabak din ang Savouge Aesthetics Spin Doctors, VNS Griffins, Chichi DHTSI Titans (dating Richmarc Sports 3B Elite), Martelli Meats Masters Butcher (dating Maverick Hard Hitters), at UAAP powerhouses Far Eastern University-DN Steel Ultras at De La Salle University-EcoOil Green Oilers, na tumapos sa 1-2 sa 2024 V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge.
“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,” wika ni Spikers’ Turf president Alyssa Valdez sa isang statement na inilabas sa media noong Huwebes.
Tatakbo ang torneo hanggang Disyembre 15.
Ang preliminary round ay may round-robin format kung saan ang top four teams ay aabante sa semifinals.
Sasamahan sila ng isang guest team para sa isa pang round-robin setup, at ang top two teams ay maghaharap sa isang 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,” sabi ni Spikers’ Turf tournament director Mozzy Ravena.
Samantala, nangako si Cignal TV, Inc. First Vice President and head for Channels and Content Management Sienna Olaso na bibigyan ng exposure ang men’s volleyball.
“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,” ani Olaso.
Maaaring mapanood ng fans ang lahat ng aksiyon nang live sa One Sports, One Sports+, at sa pamamagitan ng Pilipinas Live app, na itatampok ang video-on-demand content.