# Shakey's Super League

The Shakey's Super League (SSL) is a women's volleyball league in the Philippines contested within the collegiate and high school levels. The league is organized by Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) and the Athletic Events and Sports Management Group Inc. (ACES).

## History
### Background

Shakey's Pizza's history with volleyball in the Philippines dates back to 2004 with the Shakey's V-League (SVL). Originally serving a collegiate league, it would later branch into corporate teams similar to the Philippine Basketball Association in 2011. In 2016, the SVL was rebranded to the now-professional Premier Volleyball League (PVL), parting ways with Shakey's. Six years later in 2022, the collegiate division of the PVL was launched separately as the V-League.
In 2013, the Philippine Super Liga (PSL), another volleyball league featuring corporate teams, was launched. The league, which would later be owned by Athletic Events and Sports Management Group Inc. (ACES), rivaled the PVL, but ended up ceasing in 2021 after all of its teams left for the rival league.

### Launch

With both the SVL and PSL ceasing to exist, ACES partnered with Shakey's (via Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures Inc.; SPAVI) to form the Shakey's Super League on August 16, 2022. It was formally launched at Shakey's ASEANA outlet in Parañaque as a collegiate colleyball league similar to the SVL.
The SSL's inaugural tournament, the 2022 Collegiate Pre-Season Tournament, from September 22 to November 28, 2022. The first tournament marks the return of full preseasons for the UAAP and NCAA teams since they were forced to resort to tune-ups due to disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In May 2023, SSL launched the high school-level Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL) with its inaugural edition. It is contested by teams from various associations across the country.

## League format and teams

The Shakey's Super League consists of three tournaments that are held annually, including two collegiate level and one high school level. The tournaments shown are listed in the order they are held in each calendar year.

### Girls Volleyball Invitational League

The Shakey's Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL), is the SSL's high school competition. The GVIL is the first tournament held in each calendar year and runs from May to June.
| Team | School | Association |
| Adamson Lady Baby Falcons | Adamson University | UAAP |
| Arellano Lady Braves | Arellano University | NCAA |
| Bethel Academy Girls' Team | Bethel Academy of Gen. Trias | — |
| California Precision Sports | California Academy | — |
| CKSC Girls' Blue Dragons | Chiang Kai Shek College | WNCAA |
| DLSL Lady Stallions | De La Salle Lipa | NCAA–South |
| KMS Girls' Team | King's Montessori School | — |
| DLSZ Junior Lady Archers | De La Salle Santiago Zobel School | UAAP |
| EAC–ICA Lady Brigadiers | Emilio Aguinaldo College | NCAA |
| FEU–D Lady Baby Tamaraws | Far Eastern University | UAAP |
| HRC Girls' Team | Holy Rosary College of Sta. Rosa, Laguna | — |
| Lyceum Junior Lady Pirates | Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite | NCAA |
| NCF Lady Tigers | Naga College Foundation | PRISAA |
| NUNS Lady Bullpups | National University–Nazareth School | UAAP |
| Tay Tung Thunderbolts | Bacolod Tay Tung High School | WVRAA |
| Perpetual Junior Lady Altas | University of Perpetual Help System DALTA | NCAA |
| UP Fighting Maroons | University of the Philippines | UAAP |
| UST Junior Tigresses | University of Santo Tomas | UAAP |

### National Invitationals

The National Invitationals is the SSL's national collegiate tournament. The National Invitationals is the second tournament held in each calendar year and usually runs from July to August. Teams qualify for the tournament by either finishing in a qualifying position in their association or regional qualifier.

### Pre-season Championship

The Pre-season Championship, also known as the Collegiate Pre-season Championship, is billed by the SSL as its premier tournament. The Pre-season Championship is the final tournament held in each calendar year and runs from September to November. It is contested by teams from the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (NCAA) and the NCAA, similar to the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup in men's basketball.
| Team | School | Association |
| Adamson Lady Falcons | Adamson University | UAAP |
| Arellano Lady Chiefs | Arellano University | NCAA |
| Ateneo Blue Eagles | Ateneo de Manila University | UAAP |
| Benilde Lady Blazers | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde | NCAA |
| De La Salle Lady Spikers | De La Salle University | UAAP |
| EAC Lady Generals | Emilio Aguinaldo College | NCAA |
| FEU Lady Tamaraws | Far Eastern University | UAAP |
| JRU Lady Bombers | José Rizal University | NCAA |
| Letran Lady Knights | Colegio de San Juan de Letran | NCAA |
| Lyceum Lady Pirates | Lyceum of the Philippines University | NCAA |
| Mapúa Lady Cardinals | Mapúa University | NCAA |
| NU Lady Bulldogs | National University | UAAP |
| Perpetual Lady Altas | University of Perpetual Help System DALTA | NCAA |
| San Beda Lady Red Spikers | San Beda University | NCAA |
| San Sebastian Lady Stags | San Sebastian College – Recoletos | NCAA |
| UE Lady Warriors | University of the East | UAAP |
| UP Fighting Maroons | University of the Philippines | UAAP |
| UST Golden Tigresses | University of Santo Tomas | UAAP |

## Result summary
### National Invitationals

| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Third place |
| 2023 | De La Salle Lady Spikers | Adamson Lady Falcons | UST Golden Tigresses |
| 2024 | NU Lady Bulldogs | FEU Lady Tamaraws | Benilde Lady Blazers |

### Pre-season Championship

| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Third place |
| 2022 | NU Lady Bulldogs | De La Salle Lady Spikers | Adamson Lady Falcons |
| 2023 | NU Lady Bulldogs | UST Golden Tigresses | FEU Lady Tamaraws |
| 2024 | NU Lady Bulldogs | De La Salle Lady Spikers | FEU Lady Tamaraws |

### Girls Volleyball Invitational League

| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Third place |
| 2023 | California Academy | Naga College Foundation | Bacolod Tay Tung High School |
| 2024 | Adamson Lady Baby Falcons | Bacolod Tay Tung High School | King's Montessori School |

## Media coverage

As of 2024, Solar Sports has the television broadcast rights to the Shakey's Super League. All SSL games are also streamed live by Smart Communications via Smart LiveStream and online via the social media channels of PusoPilipinas and the Shakey's Super League.

### Former broadcast partners

* IBC
* CNN Philippines
* Plus Network

### Sportscasters

* Anchor- Ken Pangilinan
* Anchor- Shiela Salaysay
* Anchor- Daphne Cristobal
* Anchor- Kayla Concepcion
* Anchor/Analyst- Jong Panerio
* Analyst- Gyra Barroga
* Analyst- Hollie Reyes
* Analyst-- Rea Raagas
* Analyst- Gelina Luceño
* Analyst- Kai Baloaloa
* Analyst- Ricci Cordero
* Analyst- Caitlyn Bernal
* Courtside Reporter- Sabrina San Diego
* Courtside Reporter- Mikee Abueg
* Courtside Reporter-Janine Sakall
* Courtside Reporter- Taty Austria
* Courtside Reporter- Fiona Bacani