The process for the 2025 PVL Draft will officially start after the Holy Week break, with the PVL set to welcome a new batch of rookies soon.
Barely has the euphoria from the record-setting Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference Finals faded when the league shifted its focus to the future, announcing the opening of applications for the highly-anticipated 2025 PVL Rookie Draft.
Petro Gazz’s dramatic victory over 10-time champion Creamline in a sudden-death Game 3 capped a historic six-month-long All-Filipino Conference that captivated fans and showcased the league’s growing stature.
While no rookies played in the Finals, they were among the breakout stars throughout the conference, with standout performances from Thea Gagate of ZUS Coffee, Ishie Lalongisip of Cignal, and Julia Coronel of Galeries Tower. Their impact has further underscored the depth and promise of the league’s future stars.
Encouraged by the PVL's unprecedented growth and the increasing prominence of young talent, the league officially opens its 2025 Rookie Draft online application on Monday (April 21). Aspiring pros must fill out the application form at http://pvl.ph/draft and email additional required documents to draft@pvl.ph. The application window closes on May 23, with the final list of applicants to be announced on June 4.
The PVL Rookie Draft Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 7.
Meanwhile, applicants must be female at birth, as indicated in a PSA-issued birth certificate. An applicant must be at least 21 years old on or before Dec. 31, 2025. Those below 21 years old must be college graduates. There is no requirement for collegiate playing experience or academic units.
Filipino-foreign applicants must secure a Philippine passport or a receipt indicating the passport’s release before the May 23 deadline.
An applicant who played college ball in the Philippines but not in the UAAP or NCAA must submit an endorsement letter from her collegiate coach or athletic director. Those who did not play in either the UAAP or NCAA are required to secure an endorsement letter from a current registered PVL, UAAP or NCAA coach.
Applicants must submit a fit-to-play medical clearance from a licensed physician along with a medical declaration. They must also submit a notarized declaration of no pending obligations with their collegiate or club team prior to applying for the draft.
The draft lottery is scheduled on May 26.
Nxled will have a 40-percent chance of securing the first overall pick, followed by Capital1 with 30 percent, Farm Fresh with 20 percent, and Galeries Tower with 10 percent.
The rest of the order for the first round of the draft is as follows: ZUS Coffee at fifth, Cignal at sixth, Chery Tiggo at seventh, Choco Mucho at eighth, PLDT at ninth, Akari at 10th, Petro Gazz at 11th, and Creamline at 12th.
The four teams with the combined worst records from the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference (? of the computation) and the 2024-2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference (? of the computation) will participate in the lottery.
Applicants who pass the initial screening will be required to attend the three-day PVL Draft Combine from May 30 to June 1. Attendance is mandatory for all invited applicants. The event will include physical measurements, medical tests, interviews, athletic tests, and scrimmages in front of coaches and officials.