PVL: Creamline eyes qualifying round berth vs Akari as Nxled faces ZUS Coffee

The 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference features a crucial double-header on Thursday, with teams battling for position in the Qualifying Round.

In the first match, the Creamline Cool Smashers, on a five-game winning streak and holding a 5-1 record, aim to secure a Qualifying Round berth against the Akari Chargers. Creamline relies on its experienced core of players like Jia de Guzman, Tots Carlos, and Alyssa Valdez.

The Akari Chargers, after a slow start, have gained momentum with three consecutive wins, improving their record to 3-3. They view this match as a key opportunity to climb the standings and will depend on Ivy Lacsina, Grethcel Soltones, and Fifi Sharma.

The second match pits the NxledChameleons, who are looking to end a four-game losing streak, against the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles.