Men's World Volleyball Championship kicks off in Manila on Sept 12
The 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship will kick off on September 12 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena with a special opening ceremony featuring Filipino band Alas Pilipinas and K-pop boy band BoyNextDoor.
Philippine National Volleyball Federation President Ramon Suzara emphasized that this event marks a historic moment for world volleyball, promising an unforgettable night for attendees as BoyNextDoor will perform before Alas Pilipinas' 6 p.m. game against Tunisia.
Tickets are now available online at https://www.philippineswch2025.com/, with prices ranging from P1,500 to P14,000 depending on seating location. The tournament runs until September 28 and will also be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
This is the first time the Philippines is hosting the men's volleyball world championship, which has now expanded to include 32 teams.
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation sees this partnership as an opportunity to elevate volleyball's profile globally and encourage greater participation and viewership both locally and internationally.
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