Shakey's Super League

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Shakey's Super League
Current season, competition or edition:
Sports current event.svg 2025 Shakey's Super League National Invitationals
Shakey's Super League Logo.png
Conference3
Sport Volleyball
Founded2022
FounderAdrian Laurel
Philip Ella Juico
Vic Gregorio
First season 2022
MottoAll To Play
No. of teams12 (National)
18 (Pre-season)
20 (GVIL Division 1)
10 (GVIL Division 2)
CountryPhilippines
Continent AVC (Asia)
Most recent
champion(s)
National University (National)
National University (Pre-season)
NUNS Lady Bullpups (GVIL)
Broadcaster(s) Solar Sports
Streaming partner(s) Smart

The Shakey's Super League (SSL) is a women's volleyball league in the Philippines contested within the collegiate and high school levels. [1] The league is organized by Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) and the Athletic Events and Sports Management Group Inc. (ACES). [2] [3]

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History

Background

Shakey's Pizza's history with volleyball in the Philippines dates back to 2004 with the Shakey's V-League (SVL). Originally serving as a women's collegiate league, it would branch into semi-professional corporate-backed teams similar to the Philippine Basketball Association in 2011. In 2016, the SVL was rebranded to the now-professional Premier Volleyball League (PVL), parting ways with Shakey's. In 2022, the collegiate division of the PVL was launched separately as the V-League.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Super Liga (PSL), another volleyball league featuring corporate teams, was launched in 2013. The league, which would later be owned by Athletic Events and Sports Management Group Inc. (ACES), rivaled the SVL - and later, the PVL, but ended up ceasing operations in 2021 after all of its teams left for the rival league.

Launch

With both the SVL's reorganization and the PSL folding, ACES partnered with Shakey's (via Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures Inc.; SPAVI) to form the Shakey's Super League on August 16, 2022. It was formally launched at Shakey's ASEANA outlet in Parañaque as a collegiate volleyball league similar to the SVL. [4]

The SSL's inaugural tournament, the 2022 Collegiate Pre-Season Tournament, ran from September 22 to November 28, 2022. [4] The first tournament marked the return of full pre-seasons for the UAAP and NCAA teams since they were forced to resort to tune-ups due to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [5]

In May 2023, SSL launched the high school-level Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL) with its inaugural edition. It was contested by teams from various associations across the country. [6]

League format and teams

The Shakey's Super League consists of three tournaments that are held annually, including two collegiate level and one high school level. The tournaments shown are listed in the order they are held in each calendar year.

Girls Volleyball Invitational League

The Shakey's Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL), is the SSL's high school competition. The GVIL is the first tournament held in each calendar year and runs from May to June. [7] Beginning with the 2025 edition, the GVIL will be divided into a two-division set-up. The higher division, Division 1, will consist of 20 teams while the lower division, Division 2, will consist of 10 teams. [8]

Division 1

TeamSchoolAssociation
Adamson Lady Baby Falcons Adamson University UAAP
Arellano Lady Braves Arellano University NCAA
Bacolod Tay Tung ThunderboltsBacolod Tay Tung High SchoolWVRAA
Bethel Academy BethelitesBethel Academy of Gen. Trias
California Academy Cal Babies California Academy
Corpus Christi Lady KnightsCorpus Christi School of Cagayan De Oro
CKSC Blue Dragons Chiang Kai Shek College WNCAA
DLSL Green Stallions De La Salle Lipa NCAA–South
DLSZ Lady Junior Archers - A De La Salle Santiago Zobel School UAAP
EAC Lady Brigadiers Emilio Aguinaldo College NCAA
FEU–D Lady Baby Tamaraws Far Eastern University UAAP
HRC Girls' TeamHoly Rosary College of Sta. Rosa, Laguna
KMS Girls' TeamKing's Montessori School
Lyceum Junior Lady Pirates Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite NCAA
NCF Lady TigersNaga College Foundation
NUNS Lady Bullpups National University–Nazareth School UAAP
SJI Falcons St. John's Institute – Hua Ming Bacolod NOPSSCEA
Perpetual Junior Lady Altas University of Perpetual Help System DALTA NCAA
UPIS Junior Fighting Maroons University of the Philippines Integrated School UAAP
UST Junior Tigresses University of Santo Tomas UAAP

Division 2

TeamSchoolAssociation
AA Amazons Assumption Antipolo WNCAA
AC Aces Assumption College San Lorenzo WNCAA
DLSZ Lady Junior Archers - B De La Salle Santiago Zobel School UAAP
DIS Girls' TeamDomuschola International School
EIA HuskiesEverest International AcademyMISAA
ICA Girls' TeamImmaculate Conception Academy–Greenhills
LSGH Greenies La Salle Green Hills NCAA
Maria Katipuneras Miriam College WNCAA
SPCP Girls' Team St. Paul College, Pasig WNCAA
STC Girls' Team Saint Theresa's College of Quezon City

National Invitationals

The National Invitationals is the SSL's national collegiate tournament. The National Invitationals is the second tournament held in each calendar year and usually runs from July to August. Teams qualify for the tournament by either finishing in a qualifying position in their association or regional qualifier. In celebration of Shakey's 50th year anniversary, this year 2025 edition tournament will be in a three-leg nationwide tour. The SSL came up with a tour-style format to showcase the talents of provincial squads in front of their home crowd. Davao will host the first leg, with the next two legs being held in Cebu and Batangas. [9] The Shakey's Super League (SSL) National Invitationals is inclined to continue its three-leg format in future editions after receiving positive response from participating teams and fans. [10]

Mindanao Leg

TeamSchoolAssociation
Davao Selection AdDU, HCDC, UM
NDDU Lady Kingfishers Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
NU Lady Bulldogs National University UAAP
UP Fighting Maroons University of the Philippines UAAP

Visayas Leg

TeamSchoolAssociation
Adamson Lady Falcons Adamson University UAAP
Ateneo Blue Eagles Ateneo de Manila University UAAP
USC Lady Warriors University of San Carlos CESAFI
USPF Lady Panthers University of Southern Philippines Foundation CESAFI

Luzon Leg

TeamSchoolAssociation
Benilde Lady Blazers De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde NCAA
FEU Lady Tamaraws Far Eastern University UAAP
Letran Lady Knights Colegio de San Juan de Letran NCAA
UB Lady Brahmans University of Batangas UCAL

Pre-season Championship

The Pre-season Championship, also known as the Collegiate Pre-season Championship, is billed by the SSL as its premier tournament. The Pre-season Championship is the final tournament held in each calendar year and runs from September to November. It is contested by teams from the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (NCAA) and the NCAA, similar to the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup in men's basketball. [11] [12]

TeamSchoolAssociation
Adamson Lady Falcons Adamson University UAAP
Arellano Lady Chiefs Arellano University NCAA
Ateneo Blue Eagles Ateneo de Manila University UAAP
Benilde Lady Blazers De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde NCAA
De La Salle Lady Spikers De La Salle University UAAP
EAC Lady Generals Emilio Aguinaldo College NCAA
FEU Lady Tamaraws Far Eastern University UAAP
JRU Lady Bombers José Rizal University NCAA
Letran Lady Knights Colegio de San Juan de Letran NCAA
Lyceum Lady Pirates Lyceum of the Philippines University NCAA
Mapúa Lady Cardinals Mapúa University NCAA
NU Lady Bulldogs National University UAAP
Perpetual Lady Altas University of Perpetual Help System DALTA NCAA
San Beda Lady Red Spikers San Beda University NCAA
San Sebastian Lady Stags San Sebastian College – Recoletos NCAA
UE Lady Warriors University of the East UAAP
UP Fighting Maroons University of the Philippines UAAP
UST Golden Tigresses University of Santo Tomas UAAP

Result summary

National Invitationals

Year Gold medal with cup.svg Champions Silver medal with cup.svg Runners-up Bronze medal with cup.svg Third place
2023 De La Salle Lady Spikers Adamson Lady Falcons UST Golden Tigresses
2024 NU Lady Bulldogs FEU Lady Tamaraws Benilde Lady Blazers
2025 Mindanao Leg
NU Lady Bulldogs UP Fighting Maroons NDDU Lady Kingfishers
Visayas Leg
Adamson Lady Falcons USC Lady Warriors Ateneo Blue Eagles
Luzon Leg
FEU Lady Tamaraws Benilde Lady Blazers Letran Lady Knights

Pre-season Championship

Year Gold medal with cup.svg Champions Silver medal with cup.svg Runners-up Bronze medal with cup.svg Third place
2022 NU Lady Bulldogs De La Salle Lady Spikers Adamson Lady Falcons
2023 NU Lady Bulldogs UST Golden Tigresses FEU Lady Tamaraws
2024 NU Lady Bulldogs De La Salle Lady Spikers FEU Lady Tamaraws

Girls Volleyball Invitational League

Division 1

Year Gold medal with cup.svg Champions Silver medal with cup.svg Runners-up Bronze medal with cup.svg Third place
2023 California Academy Naga College FoundationBacolod Tay Tung High School
2024 Adamson Lady Baby Falcons Bacolod Tay Tung High SchoolKing's Montessori School
2025 NUNS Lady Bullpups Bacolod Tay Tung High School De La Salle Lipa Green Stallions

Division 2

Year Gold medal with cup.svg Champions Silver medal with cup.svg Runners-up Bronze medal with cup.svg Third place
2025 Domuschola International SchoolEverest International AcademyImmaculate Conception Academy-Greenhills

Media coverage

As of 2025, Solar Sports has the television broadcast rights to the Shakey's Super League. Smart Communications has the streaming rights and airs the games via PusoP.

Former broadcast partners

Sportscasters

See also

References

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  2. Satumbaga-Villar, Kristel (August 15, 2022). "NU, CSB invited to compete in Shakey's Super League". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
  3. "School-based volleyball 'Super League' launched - BusinessMirror". BusinessMirror. August 16, 2022. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
  4. 1 2 Satumbaga-Villar, Kristel (August 16, 2022). "Shakey's Super League to launch Pre-Season tourney for NCAA, UAAP". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
  5. Naredo, Camille. "Collegiate coaches welcome return of preseason tourneys through Shakey's Super League". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
  6. Ulanday, John Bryan (May 4, 2023). "High school spikers take the spotlight in Shakey's girl's[sic] volleyball tilt". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  7. "Shakey's Girls Volleyball Invitational League kicks off on Sunday at San Andres Sports Complex". BusinessWorld. May 4, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  8. "30 teams to see action in 2025 Shakey's GVIL". Manila Bulletin. May 22, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  9. Malanum, Jean (July 31, 2025). "Shakey's Super League National Invitationals kick off in Davao". pna.gov.ph. Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  10. Malanum, Jean (August 29, 2025). "SSL mulls retaining 3-leg nat'l invitational format". pna.gov.ph. Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
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  13. Agcaoili, Lance (August 16, 2022). "UAAP, NCAA champions banner Shakey's Super League preseason tilt". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 17, 2022.