It's showtime for Alas Pilipinas as they take on the world's best in the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship, starting September 12! Here's the schedule, where to watch, and more.
The Philippine men's national volleyball team will be making history, as they debut in the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship right at home.
They're only the third nation to host and debut in the same year.
This is considered to be one of the stronger lineups for the Philippines, bannered by top spikers Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo. They are led by Italian coach Angiolino Frigoni.
The team had an extensive build-up, clinching bronze medal finishes in the SEA V.League and getting tune-ups from the likes of Portugal.
Can the Philippines set a date with destiny and make headway in Pool A against Tunisia, Iran, and Egypt?
[ALSO READ: Everything you need to know about Pool A of the FIVB Men's World Championship]
Here are the game schedules, where to watch, pool/roster, standings, results, highlights, stories, and more.
GAME SCHEDULE
Friday | September 12 | Mall of Asia Arena
Pool A | Philippines (#82) vs Tunisia (#43)
Tuesday | September 16 | Mall of Asia Arena
Pool A | Philippines (#82) vs Egypt (#23)
Thursday | September 18 | Mall of Asia Arena
Pool A | Philippines (#82) vs Iran (#13)
WHERE TO WATCH
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Free-to-air: One Sports | Cignal Ch. 6
- Free-to-air: RPTV | Free TV Ch. 9, DTT Ch. 18.2, 19.1
- Cable: One Sports+ | Cignal Ch. 261 HD & Ch. 91 SD
- Streaming: Pilipinas Live | Download the app for mobile or check pilipinaslive.com for desktop.
- Streaming: Cignal Play | Download the app for mobile or check cignalplay.com for desktop.
- Streaming: Cignal Super | Download the app for mobile or check cignalsuper.com for desktop.
- Tickets: smtickets.com
POOL
Setters
- 3 | Owa Retamar
- 12 | Elijah Tae-Yin Kim
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14 | John Michael Paglaon
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19 | Eco Adajar
Opposite Spikers
- 5 | Steve Rotter
- 11 | Ike Andrew Barilea
- 17 | Leo Ordiales
- 21 | Louie Ramirez
Outside Hitters
- 1 | Bryan Bagunas
- 10 | Kennedy Batas
- 15 | Marck Espejo
- 22 | Michaelo Buddin
- 24 | Jade Disquitado
Middle Blockers
- 7 | Kim Malabunga
- 8 | JP Bugaoan
- 9 | Lucca Mamone
- 16 | Rwenzmel Taguibolos
- 20 | Lloyd Josafat
Liberos
- 2 | Josh Ybanes
- 4 | Vince Lorenzo
- 13 | Jack Kalingking
Coach
STORIES
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo, Luisa Morales/One Sports Digital)