The Shakey’s Super League (SSL) is set to return to the collegiate volleyball scene as the 2026 Pre-Season Unity Cup opens on September 25, 2026.
The tournament will bring together top collegiate teams from the UAAP and NCAA. It will also give teams an early opportunity to test their lineups ahead of the new collegiate season.
Teams Gear Up for the New Season
The Pre-Season Unity Cup will serve as a key preparation ground for participating teams. Coaches can evaluate their players and experiment with different combinations.
For athletes, the tournament provides valuable game experience. It also gives teams a chance to build chemistry before their respective collegiate campaigns begin.
Campus Tours Build Excitement
The SSL is also holding campus tours ahead of the tournament. The activities aim to bring the league closer to students and volleyball fans.
Among the universities included in the tour are San Beda University and Arellano University. The visits are part of the countdown to the September 25 opening.
The campus activities also give fans a preview of the teams and players they can expect to see in the tournament.
UST Golden Tigresses Claim SSL National Invitationals Title
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses are fresh off their championship run in the early 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals last July, where they defeated the College of Saint Benilde Lady Blazers.
The title-clinching victory came on Sunday, July 26, at the FilOil Centre, adding another championship to the Golden Tigresses’ campaign in collegiate volleyball.
A New Season Awaits
With the opening date fast approaching, anticipation continues to build among collegiate volleyball fans.
The 2026 Pre-Season Unity Cup is expected to feature rising talents, established players, and teams looking to make an early statement.
As the campus tours continue, teams are also preparing for another competitive season.
The road to the new collegiate volleyball season begins on September 25 with the return of the Shakey’s Super League.