Spikers’ Turf Open Conference set for wide-open 2026 men’s season
![The offseason shook the league. Now the real test begins. Watch how the new-look contenders battle for control in what could be the most unpredictable Spikers’ Turf season in years. [photo credit: Spikers Turf]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ST-2026-Presscon-8242-400x200.jpg)
The 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference begins Wednesday with a reshaped field and multiple contenders eyeing the crown.
Volleyball
Baliton earns PVL Press Corps Player of the Week after Galeries Tower surge
![The veteran middle blocker earns PVL Press Corps Player of the Week honors. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-Nxled-vs.-Galeries-Roselle-Baliton-93631-400x200.jpg)
Galeries Tower veteran Roselle Baliton earns league recognition after delivering her most complete performance of the conference.
Foxies dominate ZUS Coffee to close PVL Week 3 in style
![Jolina dela Cruz delivers a strong offensive performance for the Foxies. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-Zus-vs.-Farm-Fresh-Jolina-Dela-Cruz-2163-400x200.jpg)
Farm Fresh delivered a clinical straight-sets win over ZUS Coffee, showcasing improved chemistry and discipline in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.
Creamline overcomes Belen’s big night to sweep Capital1
![Creamline celebrates after completing a straight-sets win over Capital1. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-Creamline-vs.-Capital1-0204-400x200.jpg)
Creamline leaned on depth and composure to neutralize Bella Belen’s scoring explosion and secure a straight-sets win over Capital1.
Galeries Tower shocks Nxled with composed four-set triumph in PVL
![Roselle Baliton powers Galeries Tower’s net defense in the upset win. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-Nxled-vs.-Galeries-Roselle-Baliton-6992-400x200.jpg)
Galeries Tower delivered its biggest win of the conference, taking down previously unbeaten Nxled behind Rose Baliton’s dominant net defense.
High Speed Hitters lock in behind defense to remain perfect in PVL
![Savi Davison delivers key points despite tight Akari coverage. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-PLDT-vs.-Akari-Savi-Davison-7152-400x200.jpg)
PLDT leaned on its defensive system and depth to turn back Akari and keep its unbeaten start in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.
Creamline rallies past ZUS Coffee as Jia De Guzman sparks balanced PVL attack
![Jia De Guzman during Creamline’s PVL All-Filipino Conference match in San Juan. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-Creamline-vs.-Zus-Jia-De-Guzman-2463-400x200.jpg)
Creamline rebounded from a first-set loss to defeat ZUS Coffee in four sets in the PVL All-Filipino Conference, powered by Jia De Guzman’s rare scoring surge and balanced offense.
Bella Belen delivers career-high as Capital1 outlasts Choco Mucho in PVL thriller
![Bella Belen during Capital1’s PVL All-Filipino Conference match at FilOil Playtime Centre. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-Capital1-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Bella-Belen-0327-400x200.jpg)
Bella Belen erupted for a career-high 29 points as Capital1 halted its skid with a composed five-set victory over Choco Mucho in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.
Jules Tolentino powers Nxled sweep, earns PVL Player of the Week honors
![The future of playmaking is here — and her name is Jules Tolentino. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-Nxled-vs.-Farm-Fresh-Jules-Tolentino-7269-400x200.jpg)
Jules Tolentino steered Nxled past Cignal in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference and captured PVL Player of the Week recognition after a masterful playmaking display.
Nxled tops Cignal HD to claim solo lead in PVL All-Filipino
![Nxled’s team unity and depth shine on the PVL All-Filipino court. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-Nxled-vs.-Cignal-Brooke-Van-Sickle-4999-400x200.jpg)
Nxled Chameleons beat Cignal HD Spikers 25-19, 25-22, 27-25 at Ynares Center, claiming the PVL All-Filipino Conference solo lead.