Local volleyball braces for the arrival of ace spikers from the United States, Guam, Australia and Vietnam when the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals gets going this weekend.

Dr. Ian Laurel, president of organizing Athletic Events and Sports Management Inc., said they are inviting foreign players to give local players a chance to gauge their skills against foreign competition.

California-based Perfect Set Dream Makers and Guam-based Pacific Volleyball Academy will spearhead the juniors’ division, where they will face University of Santo Tomas, Pusong Azul, St. John’s University, Arellano University and One La Salle, which is composed of varsity players from De La Salle Zobel, Green Hills and Dasmarinas.

In the collegiate category, Vietnamese side Ho Chi Minh Volleyball Club and Australian squad Southern Storm Melbourne will test the mettle of Enderun Colleges, UST, Letran College and College of Saint Benilde.