Prime Volleyball League 2026: Ahmedabad Defenders to face Chennai Blitz in opener

File Image: Head coach David Lee, who led Bengaluru to last season's title, will lead the side in the 2026 edition. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR

The fifth edition of the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) will begin on November 30 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, with host Ahmedabad Defenders taking on Chennai Blitz in the opening match.

Ahmedabad will play its second match against Calicut Heroes on December 1, while defending champion Bengaluru Torpedoes will open its campaign against Kolkata Thunderbolts on December 3.

The tournament, scheduled to run until December 23, will feature 10 teams: Ahmedabad Defenders, Bengaluru Torpedoes, Calicut Heroes, Chennai Blitz, Delhi Toofans, Goa Guardians, Kochi Blue Spikers, Kolkata Thunderbolts, Mumbai Meteors and Telugu Black Hawks.

THE PVL SEASON 5 FIXTURES ARE HERE! 🏐🔥 10 teams. One trophy. 24 days of non-stop volleyball action! Get ready as the road to the championship begins on 30th November in Ahmedabad! 📍 Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Naranpura, Ahmedabad 📺 Watch LIVE on Sony Sports Network and YouTube! #RoadToSeason5 #PVLS5

— Prime Volleyball (@PrimeVolley) November 6, 2026

Both semifinals will be played on December 21, with the first beginning at 6:30 PM IST and the second at 8:30 PM IST. The final is scheduled for December 23 at 6:30 PM IST.

Bengaluru won its maiden title last season after defeating Mumbai Meteors in the final.

Ahmedabad will host the competition for the first time, with the fifth edition following the International Volleyball Federation’s recognition of PVL as India’s first-division professional volleyball league earlier this year.