2023 PNVF Challenge Cup – Men's Division


The men's division of the 2023 PNVF Challenge Cup began on November 7, 2023.
Starting from this season, the tournament formerly known as the PNVF Champions League would be known as the PNVF Challenge Cup. This marks as the third season of the league.
University of Santo Tomas were the champions.

Participating teams

The tournament was originally meant to enable local government units to hold their own volleyball programs. The Challenge Cup would be opened for school and club teams. By the end of October 2023, the PNVF has secured commitment from 20 men's teams.
Club/TeamSponsorLocality
Arellano UniversityManila
Cignal HD SpikersCignal TV, Inc.
Kuya JM Davao CityKuya JMDavao City
D'Navigators IloiloIloilo City
Emilio Aguinaldo CollegeManila
José Rizal UniversityMandaluyong
3B MarikinaMarikina
National UniversityManila
Angatleta–OrionAngatleta SportsOrion, Bataan
Plaridel, QuezonPlaridel, Quezon
PGJC–NavyPhilippine Navy
Rizal Technological University–BasilanBasilan
Santa Rosa CitySanta Rosa, Laguna
Savouge RTU–BasilanSavouge Medical Aesthetics ClinicBasilan
Tacloban–Eastern Visayas Fighting WaraysTacloban
University of BatangasBatangas City
University of the East–CherrylumeMileage Asia CorporationManila
University of Santo TomasManila
VNS Asereht
Volida Volleyball ClubManila

Format

The following format will be conducted for the entirety of the conference:
;Preliminary Round
  1. Single-round robin preliminaries; 20 teams; 4 pools; Teams are ranked using the FIVB Ranking System.
  2. The top two teams in each pool will qualified for the final round
;Quarterfinal
  1. QF1: #A1 vs. #D2
  2. QF3: #C1 vs. #B2
  3. QF2: #B1 vs. #C2
  4. QF4: #D1 vs. #A2
;Semifinal
  1. SF1: QF1 winner vs. QF3 winner
  2. SF2: QF2 winner vs. QF4 winner
;Finals
  1. Bronze medal: SF1 Loser vs SF2 Loser
  2. Gold medal: SF1 Winner vs SF2 Winner

Pools composition

The 20 teams were divided into four pools.
Pool APool BPool CPool D
Cignal HD SpikersNational UniversityPGJC–NavyUniversity of Santo Tomas
Kuya JM–Davao CitySavouge RTU–Basilan3B Marikina CityTacloban Fighting Warays
Savouge AestheticsArellano UniversityAngatleta–OrionD'Navigators Iloilo
Volida Volleyball ClubVNS AserehtJose Rizal UniversitySanta Rosa City
University of BatangasUniversity of the East-CherrylumePlaridel, QuezonEmilio Aguinaldo College

Preliminary round

Pool A



Pool B



Pool C



Pool D



Final round

Quarterfinals



Semifinals



Finals

Bronze Medal Match



Gold Medal Match



Final standing

RankTeam
University of Santo Tomas
Cignal HD Spikers
VNS Asereht
4National University
5PGJC–Navy
6Jose Rizal University
7D'Navigators Iloilo
8Savouge Aesthetics
9University of the East–Cherrylume
10Kuya JM–Davao City
113B Marikina City
12Emilio Aguinaldo College
13University of Batangas
14Santa Rosa City
15Plaridel, Quezon
16RTU–Basilan
17Arellano University
18Tacloban Fighting Warays
19Volida Volleyball Club
20Angatleta–Orion

Awards

Individual awards

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AwardPlayerTeam
Most Valuable PlayerJoshua YbañezUST
1st Best Outside SpikerJoshua YbañezUST
2nd Best Outside SpikerRey Miguel De VegaUST
1st Best Middle BlockerJohn Paul BugaoanCignal
2nd Best Middle BlockerEdlyn Paul ColinaresUST
Best Opposite SpikerSherwin UmandalUST
Best SetterJerome LopezVNS
Best LiberoManuel Sumanguid IIICignal