Alas Pilipinas Men will face top-tier competition in the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals from June 10 to 12 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The spotlight shines bright on Alas Pilipinas Men as they take center stage in the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals, a three-day international volleyball series happening from June 10 to 12, 2025, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Fresh off a wave of momentum and national pride, the men’s national volleyball team is set to battle three elite opponents in front of a home crowd, providing fans a rare chance to witness world-class action and national pride collide on local soil.
The invitationals will serve as another key preparation for the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Champions, which will be held in Manila in September.
MATCH SCHEDULES
June 10 | Smart Araneta Coliseum | 7:30 PM
- Alas Pilipinas vs Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi Volleyball Club
Alas Pilipinas kicks off the invitationals by taking on Jakarta Bhayangkara, the reigning champions of Indonesia's top-tier Proliga.
Jakarta presents an early test of composure and defense for the national team led by the likes of Marck Espejo, Owa Retamar, Steven Rotter, and Kim Malabunga.
June 11 | Smart Araneta Coliseum | 7:30 PM
- Alas Pilipinas vs Hyundai Capital Skywalkers
The second game pits Alas Men against Hyundai Capital Skywalkers, the newly crowned Korean V-League champions and one of the most system-oriented teams in Asia.
The Skywalkers boast precise ball control, sharp offensive patterns, and relentless court coverage, offering the Angiolino Frigoni-led squad a true test in adapting to world-class tactical volleyball.
June 12 | Smart Araneta Coliseum | 7:30 PM
- Alas Pilipinas vs Thailand Men’s National Volleyball Team
In a fitting finale, Alas Pilipinas locks horns with longtime regional rival Thailand.
With regional bragging rights and crowd energy peaking, this showdown should be a statement game for a Philippine squad hungry to prove it belongs among Southeast Asia’s elite.