Volleyball fans, get hyped! The AVC Women’s Champions League is making its grand debut in the Philippines, and it’s bringing together 12 elite clubs from across Asia. Scheduled from April 20 to 27, 2025, this rebranded Asian Club Championship promises action-packed matches, regional pride, and two coveted tickets to the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship.
Hosted at the iconic PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, the AVC Champions League marks a historic milestone not just for the Philippines but for all of Asian women’s volleyball. With a USD 50,000 prize pool on the line and three Filipino teams in action, the stage is set for a tournament that will shake up the sport.
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Match Format & Group Breakdown in the AVC Women’s Champions League
Pool Stage Showdowns
From April 20 to 22, all 12 clubs will battle it out in four pools of three teams. The top two teams from each group will move on to the cross-quarterfinals on April 24 and 25.
- Pool A: Creamline Cool Smashers (PH), Al Naser Club (Jordan), Zhetysu VC (Kazakhstan)
- Pool B: Petro Gazz Angels (PH), Taipower (Chinese Taipei), Hip Hing (Hong Kong, China)
Pool C: BAIC Motor VC (China), Iran Volleyball Club (Iran), VTV Binh Dien Long An (Vietnam) - Pool D: PLDT High Speed Hitters (PH), Nakhon Ratchasima QminC VC (Thailand), Queensland Pirates (Australia)
The semifinals will take place on April 26, and the championship match will cap off the AVC Women’s Champions League on April 27.
Opening Day Action: April 20
- 10:00: Taipower (TPE) vs. Hip Hing (HKG) – Pool B
13:00: BAIC Motor (CHN) vs. Iran VC – Pool C
16:00: Creamline Cool Smashers (PH) vs. Al Naser Club (JOR) – Pool A - 19:00: PLDT High Speed Hitters (PH) vs. Queensland Pirates (AUS) – Pool D
All eyes will be on Creamline, led by star captain Alyssa Valdez. The PVL’s reigning champions are looking to carry their 2024 “grand slam” momentum into the AVC Women’s Champions League.
Day 2 Highlights: April 21
- 10:00: VTV Binh Dien Long An (VIE) vs. BAIC Motor (CHN) – Pool C
- 13:00: Nakhon Ratchasima (THA) vs. Queensland Pirates (AUS) – Pool D
- 16:00: Taipower (TPE) vs. Petro Gazz Angels (PH) – Pool B
- 19:00: Creamline Cool Smashers (PH) vs. Zhetysu VC (KAZ) – Pool A
Expect fireworks as the local teams—Creamline, Petro Gazz, and PLDT—go head-to-head with regional heavyweights in what could be turning points in their AVC Champions League campaigns.
The Road to Glory: What’s at Stake
Only four teams will survive the quarterfinals to advance to the semis. From there, two will battle for the title on April 27. The AVC Champions League winner and runner-up will also represent Asia at the prestigious FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship.
With powerhouse teams like BAIC Motor and Zhetysu VC, and underdogs eager to prove themselves, this eight-day event will define the next chapter in Asian women’s volleyball.
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So mark your calendars—April 20 is just around the corner. Whether you’re rooting for a local squad or following an international contender, the AVC Champions League guarantees pure volleyball magic.