World Men's Volleyball Championship comes to Philippines in September

Thirty-one of the world's top men's volleyball teams will compete in the Philippines from September 12 to 28, 2025, for the FIVB Men's World Championship at SM Mall of Asia Arena and Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Ramon 'Tats' Suzara, head of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) and newly elected president of the Asian Volleyball Confederation, expressed confidence in hosting the event as preparations enter a crucial phase with nine months left.

Significant activities leading up to the championships include an International Road Show spread over the first half of the year, Mascot Contest and Launch, Trophy Tour, Media Broadcast Conference, Team Managers Meeting, Test Event, and 100-Day Countdown in June.

Alas Pilipinas is set to compete in Pool A with Tunisia, Egypt, and Iran, while other pools feature top teams like Poland, France, the United States, Italy, Brazil, and China.

Suzara emphasized meticulous preparations to ensure an almost perfect hosting of the event, drawing inspiration from the successful FIBA World Cup 2023.