Wikipedia - V.League (Japan)

The V.League (Japanese: Vリーグ) is the second-level professional volleyball league for both men and women in Japan. The league started in 1994.

The competitions are organized by the Japan Volleyball League Organization. The league was called V.Premier League before the reform took place in 2018. The SV.League succeeded the V.League as the premier volleyball tournament in Japan in 2024.

History

V.League

In 2016, the Japan Volleyball League Organization, which hosts Premier League, held a press conference in Tokyo and announced plans to create a new league and aim for professionalization. They plan to recruit participating teams by the end of November and aim to start in the fall of 2018.

This project to create a new league was called NEW BORN V.LEAGUE. The new league was named V.League. The new V.League aims to promote the "sports business" of volleyball by realizing a system of "earning through sports and returning the profits to sports" without being bound by conventional concepts. In addition, the V.League aims to further enhance the value of volleyball, push volleyball up to Japan's top arena sports, connect with the world, and become the world's best volleyball league.

Creation of SV.League

The Japan Volleyball League Organization created the SV.League as the newest top-flight volleyball organization in Japan, placing it above the V.League.

For teams that do not wish to join the SV.League, both men's and women's leagues will be unified into one division under the name of V.League. The East-West Conference system will be introduced.

The Japan V-Premier Women’s Volleyball League is the premier professional women’s volleyball competition in Japan, showcasing the top female volleyball talent in the country. Established to elevate the sport’s popularity and competitiveness, the tournament features elite teams representing various regions and corporate sponsors. Throughout the season, teams compete in a series of matches, demonstrating exceptional skill, teamwork, and strategic play. The league attracts passionate fans and highlights some of the best volleyball athletes in Japan, culminating in exciting playoffs and a championship showdown. The Japan V-Premier Women’s Volleyball League is a celebration of athletic excellence and a key platform for promoting women’s sports in Japan.