Men's Volleyball Thailand League
The Men's Volleyball Thailand League is the top-level professional men's volleyball league in Thailand. Contested by eight clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Volleyball Pro Challenge League. Seasons run from October to March, with teams playing 14 games each. Most games are played on Saturdays and Sundays, with a few games played on weekdays.
It is organized by the Thailand Volleyball Association. The league champion qualifies for the Asian Club Championship.
The league is recognized by the TVA, the FIVB, and the AVC. The league maintains strong ties with international volleyball governing bodies, adhering to the rules and regulations set by the FIVB and the AVC. The Women's Volleyball Thailand League is an FIVB-accredited club league, and its teams and players are registered with the FIVB. It is sponsored by Charoen Pokphand and therefore officially known as the CP Men's Volleyball Thailand League. In the Thailand League, the games are played during Saturdays and Sundays.
Thailand League clubs
There are 8 clubs in the league, with three promoted teams from Pro Challenge replacing the two teams that were relegated from Thailand League following the 2018–19 season.Members
Stadiums (2018–2019)
Primary venues used in the Thailand League:Leg 1 | Leg 1 | |
Bangkok | Chonburi | |
Keelawes 1 Gymnasium | Chonburi Municipal Gymnasium | |
Capacity: 6,600 | Capacity: 4,000 | |
Leg 1 | Leg 1 | |
Khon Kaen | Nakhon Ratchasima | |
Khon Kaen Provincial Gymnasium | Liptapanlop Hall | |
Capacity: 4,000 | Capacity: 2,000 | |
Results summary
Champions
Club | Champions | Runners-up | Third place | Champion seasons |
Nakhon Ratchasima | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2007–08, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2017–18, 2019–20 |
Chonburi | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2010–11, 2011–12 |
Nakhon Pathom | 2 | 1 | 2005–06, 2006–07 | |
Air Force | 2 | 1 | 2016–17,2018–19 | |
Phitsanulok | 1 | 4 | 2015–16 | |
Chakungrao | 1 | 2009–10 | ||
Phetchabun | 1 | 2008–09 | ||
Diamond Food Saraburi | 2 | |||
Visakha | 1 |
Awards
Prize money season 2019–2020
- Champion: 2,420,000 Bath
- Runner-up: 2,820,000 Bath
- Third place: 1,060,000 Bath
- Fourth place:1,010,000 Bath
- 5th place: 925,000 Bath
- 6th place: 300,000 Bath
- 7th place: 375,000 Bath
- 8th place: 70,000 Bath
Most valuable player