Why is the men's opening game of the V League on Monday? → Weekend failed to open WHY

Sep 20, 2025

Why is the men's opening game of the V League on Monday? → Weekend failed to open WHY
V-League opening scene in the 2024-2025 season. Photo courtesy =KOVO



The opening game of the men's V League has been postponed to 'Monday'. The opening game of professional sports is usually held on Saturdays in favor of attracting spectators.

The Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO) announced on the 20th that the '2025-2026 V-League game schedule will be changed in accordance with the men's club season schedule designated by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB).

The FIVB has set the opening of the men's regular league this season after October 20. The men's world championships will end on September 28. This means that you should give at least a three-week break.




The V-League has set this year's opening game for the men's and women's teams for Saturday, October 18. The women's world championships were not affected because they were until Sept. 25. It was two days earlier than the opening of the men's team, but he was held back.

The match between Hyundai Capital and Korean Air, which was scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. on October 18, has been adjusted to 7 p.m. on March 19, 2026.

The game between Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. and OK Savings Bank at 2 p.m. on October 19 was changed to 7 p.m. on October 21.




As a result, the postseason schedule was postponed for three days. The first round of the women's semi-playoffs will be played on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

The men's opening match was played between KEPCO and Woori Card at 7 p.m. on October 20.

Meanwhile, the women's opening game will be held normally. Heungkuk Life Insurance Co. and Jeong Kwan-jang Co. will clash in Incheon at 4 p.m. on October 18.








This article was translated by Naver AI translator.