Mar 22 • 04:31 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

There is No Tomorrow, Spring Volleyball Kicks Off with 'Single Elimination' Playoffs

The 'Single Elimination' playoffs for the 2025-2026 V-League will start on the 24th with women's matches and on the 25th with men's matches, featuring a historic joint playoff for both genders.

The postseason of the 2025-2026 V-League will commence with women's and men's semi-playoffs starting on the 24th and 25th of the month, respectively. This season marks a historic moment as it is the first time both men’s and women’s teams are participating in joint semi-playoffs, heightening the competitive atmosphere as teams face single-elimination matches, leaving no room for error. The anticipated match-ups promise to be intense, with each team needing to secure a win to progress further in the tournament.

In the women’s division, GS Caltex and Heungkuk Life are equally matched with a league point total of 57, making the set difference a key factor, favoring GS Caltex slightly. With a strong offensive lineup led by Cuban star Gisel Silva, who has set a new scoring record this season, GS Caltex exudes confidence as they play at home in Seoul. Their recent head-to-head games against Heungkuk Life show a competitive edge, having won four out of six encounters, and sporting a high attack success rate against them, indicating a formidable challenge for Heungkuk Life.

In the men’s division, KB Insurance will confront Woori Card in a closely contested match, anticipated to bring excitement as both teams have shown strong performance. Under the guidance of acting coach Ha Hyun-yong, KB Insurance boasts reliable scoring from players like Andress Biena and Na Kyung-bok, whereas Woori Card, managed by acting coach Park Cheol-woo, recorded an impressive win rate of 77.8% in the latter half of the season. The outcomes of these matches will not only influence immediate playoff advancement but also signify strategic depths as coaches devise plans to outsmart their rivals at this crucial stage of the league.

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