
Japan's SV League will host women's volleyball matches in Bangkok this weekend, marking the first time regular-season games are held overseas, with men's matches planned for January as part of a strategy to build regional connections across Asia.
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The SV League launched in October 2024 as the successor to the former V League, featuring 10 men's teams and 14 women's teams in a regular-season and playoff format.
Japan’s top volleyball competition will stage regular-season matches overseas for the first time this weekend, in a strategic push to transform itself into an Asian league.
The SV League will host women’s matches on Saturday and Sunday in Bangkok, and plans to take men’s games there in January.
Launched in October 2024 as the successor to the former V League, the revamped professional competition features 10 men’s teams and 14 women’s teams competing in a regular-season and playoff format.
Officials said their long-term focus was on “looking beyond Japan and building lasting connections with players, clubs, leagues and fans across the region”.
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The SV League will continue to host regular-season matches in other Asian countries beyond Thailand.
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