The 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference is set to elevate the local men’s volleyball scene as six dynamic teams take to the court to vie for supremacy, beginning on Friday, February 21.

Defending champions Cignal HD Spikers, who have dominated the competition in recent years, are on the hunt for a historic three-peat in this season-opening tournament, which is supported by ArenaPlus and Mikasa. However, the powerhouse squad will face fierce competition from rivals such as the Criss Cross King Crunchers, along with other top contenders like the Savouge Spin Doctors, PGJC-Navy Sea Lions, and VNS-Laticrete Griffins.

In an exciting addition to the competition, the Alpha Insurance Protectors will make their league debut, looking to make a bold statement in their inaugural season.

“We are thrilled to start another season of Spikers’ Turf, especially with the level of talent we have this year,” said Spikers’ Turf President Alyssa Valdez. “All teams have retooled their rosters and prepared extensively, making this a highly competitive tournament. This will be a huge boost for men’s volleyball as we gear up for the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship, which will be hosted here in Manila.”

Matches will take place on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, with live coverage available on One Sports, One Sports+, and the Pilipinas Live app. Fans can also stream games through the official Spikers’ Turf website.

The tournament will run until April 4, with games held at top venues including Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig, Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila, Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan, and PhilSports Arena in Pasig. Each game day will feature a triple-header of thrilling matchups.

Opening day at the Ynares Sports Arena will kick off with PGJC-Navy Sea Lions taking on the Savouge Spin Doctors at 1 p.m., followed by Alpha Insurance Protectors challenging Cignal HD Spikers at 3:30 p.m., and VNS-Laticrete Griffins facing Criss Cross King Crunchers at 6 p.m.

The competition will follow a double round-robin format, with teams battling for positioning according to the FIVB Classification System. The top four teams will advance to the semifinal round, which will also use a single round-robin format. From there, the top two teams will compete in a best-of-three championship series, while the third and fourth-ranked squads will face off in a bronze medal series. If the gold medal series concludes in two games, the bronze medal series will end accordingly, with ties determined by the FIVB Classification System.

With a deep field of contenders and thrilling matchups on the horizon, the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference is sure to be a landmark tournament for Philippine men’s volleyball.