The Capital1 Solar Spikers put their new-look squad to the test against the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
The Capital1 Solar Spikers look to usher in a fresh start as they open their 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference campaign against the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles on Tuesday, February 3, at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan.
After a year defined by growing pains, the Solar Spikers enter the new conference with renewed purpose and quiet confidence, bolstered by the arrival of prized recruits Pauline Gaston, Ysa Jimenez, France Ronquillo, Cherry Nunag, Rachel Jorvina, Jasmine Nabor, and Shaya Adorador.
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At the heart of that push is 2025 no. 1 overall pick Bella Belen, who remains the Solar Spikers’ focal point on both ends of the floor.
Carrying the weight of expectation as Capital1’s primary offensive option and emotional leader, Belen is tasked with setting the tone early as the team looks to establish its identity against one of the league’s rising contenders.
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For Capital1, the opener serves as an early measuring stick to test its new pieces under pressure.
With Belen leading the charge, the Solar Spikers are determined to prove that this year’s All-Filipino campaign will tell a different story.
First serve is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo/One Sports)
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