RuPay Prime Volleyball League Season 3
Get ready for an exhilarating showdown as the third edition of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League (PVL) kicks off on February 15 in the vibrant city of Chennai. The tournament, powered by A23, will feature nine competitive franchises.
RuPay Prime Volleyball League (PVL) Participating Teams
Nine franchises will compete for the coveted trophy in this season of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League. The teams are as follows:
- Ahmedabad Defenders
- Bengaluru Torpedoes
- Calicut Heroes
- Chennai Blitz
- Delhi Toofans
- Hyderabad Black Hawks
- Kochi Blue Spikers
- Kolkata Thunderbolts
- Mumbai Meteors
The season unfolds with a round-robin stage from February 15 to March 10, leading up to the thrilling Super 5s scheduled from March 11 to March 18. The climactic Final is set to take place on March 21 at the SDAT Multi-purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai. In a highly anticipated opening match, defending champions Ahmedabad Defenders will clash with the home team, Chennai Blitz. Meanwhile, last year’s runners-up, Bengaluru Torpedoes, will face off against Season 1 winners, Kolkata Thunderbolts, on the same day.
This season of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League introduces an exciting new format, the Super 5s, promising a grander and more dynamic edition. The Super 5s stage, taking place from March 11 to March 18, will see the top five teams from the League stage engaging in a round-robin format to determine the final three teams. The team securing the top spot in the Super 5s earns a direct qualification for the Final, while the second and third-placed teams will battle it out in the Eliminator on March 19. The triumphant team in the Eliminator secures the second spot in the Final, adding an extra layer of intensity and competition to this season’s spectacle.
Prime Volleyball League Season 3 Schedule
| Date | Day | Fixture | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 15 | Thursday | Ahmedabad Defenders vs Chennai Blitz | 6:30 PM |
| February 15 | Thursday | Bengaluru Torpedoes vs Kolkata Thunderbolts | 8:30 PM |
| February 16 | Friday | Mumbai Meteors vs Delhi Toofans | 6:30 PM |
| February 16 | Friday | Calicut Heroes vs Kochi Blue Spikers | 8:30 PM |
| February 17 | Saturday | Chennai Blitz vs Hyderabad Black Hawks | 6:30 PM |
| February 18 | Sunday | Ahmedabad Defenders vs Kolkata Thunderbolts | 6:30 PM |
| February 18 | Sunday | Bengaluru Torpedoes vs Delhi Toofans | 8:30 PM |
| February 19 | Monday | Mumbai Meteors vs Hyderabad Black Hawks | 6:30 PM |
| February 20 | Tuesday | Chennai Blitz vs Kochi Blue Spikers | 6:30 PM |
| February 21 | Wednesday | Bengaluru Torpedoes vs Mumbai Meteors | 6:30 PM |
| February 22 | Thursday | Kolkata Thunderbolts vs Chennai Blitz | 6:30 PM |
| February 22 | Thursday | Ahmedabad Defenders vs Hyderabad Black Hawks | 8:30 PM |
| February 23 | Friday | Calicut Heroes vs Delhi Toofans | 6:30 PM |
| February 23 | Friday | Bengaluru Torpedoes vs Kochi Blue Spikers | 8:30 PM |
| February 25 | Sunday | Kolkata Thunderbolts vs Calicut Heroes | 6:30 PM |
| February 25 | Sunday | Mumbai Meteors vs Kochi Blue Spikers | 8:30 PM |
| February 26 | Monday | Delhi Toofans vs Hyderabad Black Hawks | 6:30 PM |
| February 26 | Monday | Bengaluru Torpedoes vs Ahmedabad Defenders | 8:30 PM |
| February 27 | Tuesday | Kolkata Thunderbolts vs Kochi Blue Spikers | 6:30 PM |
| February 28 | Wednesday | Calicut Heroes vs Mumbai Meteors | 6:30 PM |
| February 29 | Thursday | Kolkata Thunderbolts vs Hyderabad Black Hawks | 6:30 PM |
| March 1 | Friday | Delhi Toofans vs Chennai Blitz | 6:30 PM |
| March 1 | Friday | Mumbai Meteors vs Ahmedabad Defenders | 8:30 PM |
| March 2 | Saturday | Hyderabad Black Hawks vs Calicut Heroes | 6:30 PM |
| March 3 | Sunday | Kolkata Thunderbolts vs Delhi Toofans | 6:30 PM |
| March 3 | Sunday | Ahmedabad Defenders vs Kochi Blue Spikers | 8:30 PM |
| March 4 | Monday | Hyderabad Black Hawks vs Bengaluru Torpedoes | 6:30 PM |
| March 4 | Monday | Mumbai Meteors vs Chennai Blitz | 8:30 PM |
| March 5 | Tuesday | Kochi Blue Spikers vs Delhi Toofans | 6:30 PM |
| March 6 | Wednesday | Bengaluru Torpedoes vs Calicut Heroes | 6:30 PM |
| March 7 | Thursday | Kolkata Thunderbolts vs Mumbai Meteors | 6:30 PM |
| March 8 | Friday | Bengaluru Torpedoes vs Chennai Blitz | 6:30 PM |
| March 8 | Friday | Ahmedabad Defenders vs Calicut Heroes | 8:30 PM |
| March 9 | Saturday | Hyderabad Black Hawks vs Kochi Blue Spikers | 6:30 PM |
| March 10 | Sunday | Chennai Blitz vs Calicut Heroes | 6:30 PM |
| March 10 | Sunday | Ahmedabad Defenders vs Delhi Toofans | 8:30 PM |
| March 11 | Monday | Super 5 Match 1: TBC vs TBC | 6:30 PM |
| March 12 | Tuesday | Super 5 Match 2: TBC vs TBC | 6:30 PM |
| March 13 | Wednesday | Super 5 Match 3: TBC vs TBC | 6:30 PM |
| March 14 | Thursday | Super 5 Match 4: TBC vs TBC | 6:30 PM |
| March 15 | Friday | Super 5 Match 5: TBC vs TBC | 6:30 PM |
| March 16 | Saturday | Super 5 Match 6: TBC vs TBC | 6:30 PM |
| March 17 | Sunday | Super 5 Match 7: TBC vs TBC | 6:30 PM |
| March 17 | Sunday | Super 5 Match 8: TBC vs TBC | 8:30 PM |
| March 18 | Monday | Super 5 Match 9: TBC vs TBC | 6:30 PM |
| March 18 | Monday | Super 5 Match 10: TBC vs TBC | 8:30 PM |
| March 19 | Tuesday | Eliminator: TBC vs TBC | 6:30 PM |
| March 21 | Thursday | Final: TBC vs TBC | 6:30 PM |
