Jakarta, Indonesia — The matchups are officially set for the AVC Men’s Volleyball Champions League Pontianak 2026 following the Drawing of Lots Ceremony held at the Ballroom of Le Méridien Jakarta, determining the pools and opening clashes for Asia’s premier men’s club volleyball competition.
The ceremony was attended by key dignitaries including AVC President Ramon Suzara, Mr. Erick Thohir, Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Imam Sudjarwo, President of the Indonesian Volleyball Federation (PBVSI), and Dr. Pipit Rismanto, Chairman of the Police Volleyball and Manager of Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi Team as Local Host, highlighting Indonesia’s strong support for staging the continental event.
Indonesian volleyball superstars Alfin Daniel, Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi, and Rendy Tamamilang led the Drawing of Lots Ceremony, setting the stage for the highly anticipated continental club competition and determining the pools and opening matchups for the tournament.
The tournament will take place May 13–17, 2026 in Pontianak, Indonesia, featuring eight of the continent’s top clubs competing for the Asian title.
The draw placed the teams into two competitive pools.
Pool A features Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi (Indonesia), Al Rayyan Ray (Qatar), Hyundai Capital Skywalkers (Korea), and Zhaiyk VC (Kazakhstan).
Opening matchups will see Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi face Zhaiyk VC, while Al Rayyan Ray takes on Hyundai Capital Skywalkers.
Pool B includes SV.League (Japan), Foolad Sirjan Iranian (Iran), Jakarta Garuda Jaya (Indonesia), and Nakhonratchasima Qmin C VC (Thailand).
The opening clashes will feature SV.League against Nakhonratchasima Qmin C VC, while Foolad Sirjan Iranian meets Jakarta Garuda Jaya.
Following the pool stage, the top teams will advance to the semifinals, with winners progressing to the gold medal match, while the losing semifinalists will compete for the bronze medal.
AVC President Ramon Suzara highlighted the growing importance of the competition for Asian club volleyball.
“Following the historic success of the inaugural edition last year in the Philippines and Japan, the AVC Champions League has already established itself as a premier volleyball competition for the best clubs in Asia,” said Suzara. “This tournament not only showcases the highest level of club volleyball in the continent but also provides an important pathway for Asian clubs to compete on the global stage.”
Suzara also emphasized the global stakes attached to the tournament.
“The top two teams in both the men’s and women’s Champions League will qualify for the World Club Championship in December this year, making this competition even more significant for participating clubs.”
With the pools and opening matchups now confirmed, excitement is building for the AVC Men’s Champions League Pontianak 2026, where Asia’s elite clubs will battle for continental glory and a coveted place on the world stage.