Shakey's Super League
{{Short description|Women's volleyball league in the Philippines}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox sports league
| title = Shakey's Super League
| current_season = 2025 Shakey's Girls Volleyball Invitational League
| last_season =
| upcoming_season =
| logo = Shakey's Super League Logo.png
| logo_size = 175px
| caption =
| conference = 3
| sport = Volleyball
| founded = 2022
| founder = Adrian Laurel
Philip Ella Juico
Vic Gregorio
| inaugural = 2022
| motto = All To Play
| teams = 12 (National)
18 (Pre-season)
20 (GVIL Division 1)
10 (GVIL Division 2)
| country = Philippines
| venue =
| continent = AVC (Asia)
| champion = National University (National)
National University (Pre-season)
Adamson University (GVIL)
| champ_season =
| most_champs =
| TV = Solar Sports
| streaming = Smart
| website =
| footnotes =
}}
The Shakey's Super League (SSL) is a women's volleyball league in the Philippines contested within the collegiate and high school levels.{{cite news |last1=Ulanday |first1=John Bryan |title=Shakey's Super League launched |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2022/08/17/2203148/shakeys-super-league-launched |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=The Philippine Star |date=August 17, 2022}} The league is organized by Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) and the Athletic Events and Sports Management Group Inc. (ACES).{{cite news |last1=Satumbaga-Villar |first1=Kristel |title=NU, CSB invited to compete in Shakey's Super League |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/15/nu-csb-invited-to-compete-in-shakeys-super-league/ |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=Manila Bulletin |date=August 15, 2022}}{{cite news |title=School-based volleyball 'Super League' launched - BusinessMirror |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/08/16/school-based-volleyball-super-league-launched/ |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=BusinessMirror |date=August 16, 2022}}
History
= Background =
{{Main|Shakey's V-League|Philippine Super Liga}}
Shakey's Pizza's history with volleyball in the Philippines dates back to 2004 with the Shakey's V-League (SVL). Originally serving as a women's collegiate league, it would branch into semi-professional corporate-backed teams similar to the Philippine Basketball Association in 2011. In 2016, the SVL was rebranded to the now-professional Premier Volleyball League (PVL), parting ways with Shakey's. In 2022, the collegiate division of the PVL was launched separately as the V-League.
Meanwhile, the Philippine Super Liga (PSL), another volleyball league featuring corporate teams, was launched in 2013. The league, which would later be owned by Athletic Events and Sports Management Group Inc. (ACES), rivaled the SVL - and later, the PVL, but ended up ceasing operations in 2021 after all of its teams left for the rival league.
= Launch =
With both the SVL's reorganization and the PSL folding, ACES partnered with Shakey's (via Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures Inc.; SPAVI) to form the Shakey's Super League on August 16, 2022. It was formally launched at Shakey's ASEANA outlet in Parañaque as a collegiate volleyball league similar to the SVL.{{cite news |last1=Satumbaga-Villar |first1=Kristel |title=Shakey's Super League to launch Pre-Season tourney for NCAA, UAAP |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/16/shakeys-super-league-to-launch-pre-season-tourney-for-ncaa-uaap/ |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=Manila Bulletin |date=August 16, 2022}}
The SSL's inaugural tournament, the 2022 Collegiate Pre-Season Tournament, ran from September 22 to November 28, 2022. The first tournament marked the return of full pre-seasons for the UAAP and NCAA teams since they were forced to resort to tune-ups due to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite news |last1=Naredo |first1=Camille |title=Collegiate coaches welcome return of preseason tourneys through Shakey's Super League |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/17/22/coaches-welcome-return-of-preseason-tourneys-through-ssl |access-date=August 17, 2022 |work=ABS-CBN News}}
In May 2023, SSL launched the high school-level Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL) with its inaugural edition. It was contested by teams from various associations across the country.{{cite news |last1=Ulanday |first1=John Bryan |title=High school spikers take the spotlight in Shakey's girl's[sic] volleyball tilt |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2023/05/04/2263772/high-school-spikers-take-spotlight-shakeys-girls-volleyball-tilt |access-date=6 June 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=4 May 2023}}
League format and teams
The Shakey's Super League consists of three tournaments that are held annually, including two collegiate level and one high school level. The tournaments shown are listed in the order they are held in each calendar year.
= Girls Volleyball Invitational League =
The Shakey's Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL), is the SSL's high school competition. The GVIL is the first tournament held in each calendar year and runs from May to June.{{cite news |title=Shakey's Girls Volleyball Invitational League kicks off on Sunday at San Andres Sports Complex |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/sports/2023/05/04/521069/shakeys-girls-volleyball-invitational-league-kicks-off-on-sunday-at-san-andres-sports-complex/ |access-date=6 June 2023 |work=BusinessWorld |date=4 May 2023}} Beginning with the 2025 edition, the GVIL will be divided into a two-division set-up. The higher division, Division 1, will consist of 20 teams while the lower division, Division 2, will consist of 10 teams.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-05-22 |title=30 teams to see action in 2025 Shakey’s GVIL |url=https://mb.com.ph/2025/05/22/30-teams-to-see-action-in-2025-shakeys-gvil |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}
== Division 1 ==
| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
| Team | School | Association |
|---|---|---|
| {{UAAPteam-noicon|Adamson|girls}} | Adamson University | align=center|UAAP |
| {{UAAPteam-noicon|Arellano|girls}} | Arellano University | align=center| NCAA |
| Bacolod Tay Tung Thunderbolts | Bacolod Tay Tung High School | align=center|{{Abbr|WVRAA|Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association}} |
| Bethel Academy Bethelites | Bethel Academy of Gen. Trias | {{N/A}} |
| California Academy Cal Babies | California Academy | {{N/A}} |
| Corpus Christi Lady Knights | Corpus Christi School of Cagayan De Oro | {{N/A}} |
| CKSC Blue Dragons | Chiang Kai Shek College | align=center| WNCAA |
| DLSL Green Stallions | De La Salle Lipa | align=center|NCAA–South |
| DLSZ Lady Junior Archers - A | De La Salle Santiago Zobel School | align=center|UAAP |
| EAC Lady Brigadiers | Emilio Aguinaldo College | align=center|NCAA |
| {{UAAPteam-noicon|FEU|girls}} | Far Eastern University | align=center|UAAP |
| HRC Girls' Team | Holy Rosary College of Sta. Rosa, Laguna | {{N/A}} |
| KMS Girls' Team | King's Montessori School | {{N/A}} |
| {{UAAPteam-noicon|Lyceum|girls}} | Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite | align=center|NCAA |
| NCF Lady Tigers | Naga College Foundation | {{N/A}} |
| {{UAAPteam-noicon|NU|girls}} | National University–Nazareth School | align=center|UAAP |
| SJI Falcons | St. John's Institute – Hua Ming Bacolod | align=center| NOPSSCEA |
| {{UAAPteam-noicon|UPH|girls}} | University of Perpetual Help System DALTA | align=center|NCAA |
| UPIS Junior Fighting Maroons | University of the Philippines Integrated School | align=center|UAAP |
| {{UAAPteam-noicon|UST|girls}} | University of Santo Tomas | align=center|UAAP |
== Division 2 ==
| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
| Team | School | Association |
|---|---|---|
| AA Amazons | Assumption Antipolo
| align=center | WNCAA | |
| AC Aces | Assumption College San Lorenzo
| align=center | WNCAA | |
| DLSZ Lady Junior Archers - B | De La Salle Santiago Zobel School
| align=center | UAAP | |
| DIS Girls' Team | Domuschola International School | {{N/A}} |
| EIA Huskies | Everest International Academy
| align=center | {{Abbr|MISAA|Manila International Schools Athletics Association}} | |
| ICA Girls' Team | Immaculate Conception Academy–Greenhills | {{N/A}} |
| LSGH Greenies | La Salle Green Hills
| align=center | NCAA | |
| Maria Katipuneras | Miriam College
| align=center | WNCAA | |
| SPCP Girls' Team | St. Paul College, Pasig
| align=center | WNCAA | |
| STC Girls' Team | Saint Theresa's College of Quezon City | {{N/A}} |
= National Invitationals =
The National Invitationals is the SSL's national collegiate tournament. The National Invitationals is the second tournament held in each calendar year and usually runs from July to August. Teams qualify for the tournament by either finishing in a qualifying position in their association or regional qualifier.
= Pre-season Championship =
The Pre-season Championship, also known as the Collegiate Pre-season Championship, is billed by the SSL as its premier tournament. The Pre-season Championship is the final tournament held in each calendar year and runs from September to November. It is contested by teams from the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (NCAA) and the NCAA, similar to the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup in men's basketball.{{cite news |last1=Agcaoili |first1=Lance |title=UAAP, NCAA champions banner Shakey's Super League preseason tilt |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/473757/uaap-ncaa-champions-banner-shakeys-super-league-preseason-tilt |access-date=August 17, 2022 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=August 16, 2022 |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Suing |first1=Ivan |title=Adamson, UP join SSL |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2022/08/21/adamson-up-join-ssl |access-date=August 25, 2022 |work=Daily Tribune |date=August 21, 2022}}
Result summary
= National Invitationals =
= Pre-season Championship =
= Girls Volleyball Invitational League =
== Division 1 ==
== Division 2 ==
Media coverage
As of 2025, Solar Sports has the television broadcast rights to the Shakey's Super League. Smart Communications has the streaming rights and airs the games via PusoP.
= Former broadcast partners =
- IBC
- CNN Philippines
- Plus Network{{cite news |last1=Agcaoili |first1=Lance |title=UAAP, NCAA champions banner Shakey's Super League preseason tilt |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/473757/uaap-ncaa-champions-banner-shakeys-super-league-preseason-tilt |access-date=September 17, 2022 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=August 16, 2022 |language=en}}
= Sportscasters =
- Anchor- Ken Pangilinan
- Anchor- Shiela Salaysay
- Anchor- Daphne Cristobal
- Anchor- Kayla Concepcion
- Anchor/Analyst- Jong Panerio
- Analyst- Gyra Barroga
- Analyst- Hollie Reyes
- Analyst-- Rea Raagas
- Analyst- Gelina Luceño
- Analyst- Kai Baloaloa
- Analyst- Ricci Cordero
- Analyst- Caitlyn Bernal
- Courtside Reporter- Sabrina San Diego
- Courtside Reporter- Mikee Abueg
- Courtside Reporter-Janine Sakall
- Courtside Reporter- Taty Austria
- Courtside Reporter- Fiona Bacani
See also
- Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup – a similar tournament for men's collegiate basketball
- NCAA volleyball championships (Philippines)
- Shakey's V-League
- UAAP volleyball championships
- V-League (Philippines)
References
{{Reflist}}
{{Shakey's Super League}}
{{Volleyball in the Philippines}}
{{Metro Manila Sports}}
{{Sports leagues in the Philippines}}
Category:Volleyball leagues in the Philippines
Category:Sports leagues established in 2022
Category:2022 establishments in the Philippines
Category:College women's volleyball in the Philippines
Category:College women's volleyball tournaments in the Philippines