Here's what to expect for UAAP Season 86 men's and women's volleyball, the official lineups, along with the Round 1 schedule for each team.
It's the start of a new era for men's and women's volleyball in UAAP Season 86.
Here are the things you need to know.
The men will be starting the festivities this Saturday, February 17, 10 a.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Making the opening salvo are the Ateneo Blue Eagles against the UE Red Warriors, and the Adamson Soaring Falcons taking on the DLSU Spikers.
Here's the official lineup of all eight teams for the men's competition.
Meanwhile, the women's tournament starts at 2 p.m. with the same schools clashing.
Check out the official lineup for the women's teams.
Here's a preview of what volleyball fans can expect with the women's tournament. Click the links to read more.
De La Salle keeps ‘hungry’ mindset ahead of title defense
While the reigning UAAP women’s volleyball champions may have seen some of their star veterans depart from the team, the Taft-based squad is still oozing with talent who are ready to prove themselves on the big stage.
NU’s revenge tour begins with guns blazing
With a fresh start, the Lady Bulldogs are out to prove that they are still the top dogs of the league.
Adamson banks on familiarity in push for another winning campaign
Despite the departure of stars during the offseason, the Lady Falcons shown it's still a team that can go toe-to-toe against the best teams in the league.
Dawn of new era as UST leans on young stars to deliver long-awaited title
As one era of the Golden Tigresses ends, another is set to begin come Season 86.
FEU keeps focus on Final Four aspirations
Despite key departures during the offseason, the Morayta-based squad is still considered as one of the more dangerous squads heading into UAAP Season 86.
Ateneo’s patience to be tested as rebuild pushes forward
Heading into Season 86, Ateneo has accepted its rebuilding phase which the team hope won’t be too long.
UP eyes return to winning ways with new system
It’s been seven seasons since the Fighting Maroons last made the Final Four, but the Diliman-based squad is hoping that this Season 86 could be the year to return.
UE embraces new system in hopes of fostering winning culture
While it hasn’t been the easiest of times for the Lady Warriors, they hope to change their fortunes, starting in Season 86.
You can watch the games on One Sports, the UAAP Varsity Channel, and the Pilipinas Live app.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)