The 2026 PFL MENA season opens on May 8 in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, featuring returning champions, professional debuts, and Middle Eastern MMA talent in featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight divisions.
![The Thunderbelles celebrate their hard-fought five-set triumph over Akari. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-Zus-vs.-Akari-3147-1024x684.jpg)
ZUS Coffee rallies to edge Akari in five-set PVL thriller
ZUS Coffee showcased resilience and composure, overcoming Akari in a five-set Premier Volleyball League match, snapping a two-game skid and reinforcing their reputation as a team built for extended battles.
![PLDT players celebrate a point during their PVL matchup with Capital 1 on Thursday, Feb. 12. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-PLDT-vs.-Capital1-0869-1024x684.jpg)
PVL: PLDT fends off Capital1 despite Bella Belen’s 28
PLDT overpowered Capital1 in four sets in the PVL All-Filipino Conference, overcoming Bella Belen’s 28-point explosion with dominant net defense and balanced scoring.
Luiz Cado vacates BRAVE CF super welterweight title after injury setback
Luiz “Golden Boy” Cado has vacated the BRAVE CF Super Welterweight World Championship following a serious knee injury, reshaping the division ahead of BRAVE CF 104 in Serbia.
3×3 Women’s Basketball captures spotlight in Manila Hustle Season 4
Manila Hustle 3×3 Season 4 delivered thrilling games, standout performances, and growing momentum for the Philippines’ women’s basketball on the path to the LA 2028 Olympics.
![Creamline celebrates a crucial point against Choco Mucho in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-Creamline-vs.-Choco-Mucho-9985-1024x684.jpg)
PVL All-Filipino: Creamline bounces back with win over Choco Mucho
Creamline recovered from an opening loss to defeat Choco Mucho in the PVL All-Filipino Conference, asserting control and championship form.
![Vanie Gandler dominates the match with a triple-double performance. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-Cignal-vs.-Farm-Fresh-Vanie-Gandler-7403-1024x684.jpg)
Cignal dominates Farm Fresh to claim solo lead in PVL
Cignal overcame Farm Fresh in a tense four-set battle to seize solo control of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference eliminations.
Nikola Joksović defends unbeaten record against Luciano Palhano at BRAVE CF 104
Nikola Joksović puts his 16-0 record on the line against Brazilian veteran Luciano Palhano in the BRAVE CF 104 main event in Belgrade, Serbia.
BRAVE CF reveals 2025 end of year award winners
BRAVE Combat Federation honored its top performers of 2025, with Borislav Nikolić leading the list after a dominant championship campaign.
![Over 150 US-based Filipina footballers took part in the five-day evaluation program. [photo credit: The Philippine Women’s U-17 National Team Camp]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_647.png)
PH Women’s U-17 team holds U.S. talent identification camp ahead of AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup
The Philippine Women’s U-17 National Team gathered more than 150 US-based Filipina players in California as part of its long-term preparations for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup and World Cup qualification pathway.