The Philippines will be well-represented in the 2025 AVC Women's Champions League, as Premier Volleyball League (PVL) powerhouses Creamline and Petro Gazz have secured their spots in the prestigious tournament. Set to take place from 20 to 27 April at the Philsports Arena in Pasig, the event will showcase top club teams from across Asia.
PVL president and Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) vice president Ricky Palou confirmed the selection, citing the need for an early decision due to the upcoming drawing of lots.
“AVC called us and said that they need to know the teams right away because there’ll be a drawing of lots on 12 March, so we cannot wait until the end of the tournament,” Palou said.
“We talked to the teams, and we decided that the top two after the elimination round will represent the Philippines, so that’s Creamline and Petro Gazz.”
The AVC Women's Champions League is an annual international club competition organized by the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) in collaboration with the PNVF and PVL.
Originally, South Korea and Vietnam were considered as potential hosts, but the PNVF announced in February that the Philippines would officially host the event. As the host country, the Philippines was allotted two slots in the 12-team tournament.
As of 1 March, participating teams include Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, with more teams expected to confirm their participation in the coming weeks.
Both Creamline and Petro Gazz have the option to reinforce their rosters with up to three foreign imports. While Creamline has yet to decide on adding reinforcements, Petro Gazz already has two foreign players, MJ Phillips and Brooke Van Sickle, who are registered under USA Volleyball. The Angels still have the option to bring in one more import to strengthen their lineup.
With the Philippines set to host the tournament, expectations are high for the Cool Smashers and the Angels to deliver strong performances on home soil.