Chinese Volleyball Super League, often abbreviated to CVL (abbreviation remain unchanged), are the pre-eminent men's and women's professional volleyball leagues in China. It was founded in 1996 as the Chinese Volleyball League and is organized by the Chinese Volleyball Association (CVA), operating with China National Sports Group (CNSG). The league was rebranded to the Chinese Volleyball Super League when it became fully professional in 2017. The champions qualify for the Asian Men's and Women's Club Volleyball Championships.
Upcoming season or competition: 2024–25 Chinese Men's Volleyball Super League | |
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| Sport | Volleyball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| No. of teams | M: 14 W: 15 |
| Country | China |
| Continent | AVC (Asia) |
| Most recent champion(s) | M: Shanghai Bright (2023–2024) W: Tianjin Bohai Bank (2023–2024) |
| Most titles | M: Shanghai Bright (17 titles) W: Tianjin Bohai Bank (16 titles) |
| TV partner(s) | CCTV-5, Provincial satellite channels |
| Official website | www |
The women's league normally starts in November and ends in March of the following year, while the men's league starts in October and ends in February of the following year, lasting for about four months. The league is divided into four stages: the first two stages normally called the "Regular Season", and the last two stages called the "Playoffs".
The number of teams has increased from 12 to 14 since the 2017/18 season, for both men's and women's leagues. Start from 2023/24 Season, the teams of Women's League increased to 15.
Due to Covid-19, Season 2020/21 & 2021/22 shorten the competition to about 2 months, and held at a designated venue.
Format
edit- First stage
The first stage is a double round-robin match of home and away games. According to the rankings of last season, divided into two groups, A and B.
- Second stage
The top four teams from Group A and Group B will advance to the Quarterfinals according to A1-B4, A2-B3, A3-B2 and A4-B1. Use three games and two wins.
- Third stage (Semi-Finals)
The winner of A1-B4 plays against the winner of A3-B2, and the winner of A2-B3 plays against the winner of A4-B1. Use three games and two wins.
- Fourth stage (Finals)
A best-of-five-game system is adopted. The top teams in the first stage, first away game, then two home games, then one away game and one home game.
Men's Super League
editCurrent clubs (14 teams)
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Shandong
Liaoning
Tianjin
Jiangsu
Henan
Bayi Nanchang
Zhejiang
Fujian
Sichuan
Hubei
Hebei
Guangdong Shenzhen Glorious
The map of the teams participating in the Chinese Volleyball League[1]
Teams in the Chinese Men's Volleyball Super League (2023–2024)
edit| Team | Stadium | Capacity | City/Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baoding Woli | Xingtai | ||
| Beijing BAIC Motor | Beijing Guangcai Stadium | 2,800 | Beijing |
| Fujian | Fujian Normal University General Gymnasium | 3,000 | Fuqing |
| Guangdong Shenzhen Glorious | Shenzhen Sports Center | 5,000 | Shenzhen |
| Hebei | Xingtai City Stadium | 4,500 | Xingtai |
| Henan | Nanyang Sports Center Gymnasium | 5,880 | Nanyang |
| Hubei | Hubei Institute of Engineering Gymnasium | Xiaogan | |
| Jiangsu Nanjing Radio and Television Maomao | Nanjing University Gymnasium | 3,954 | Nanjing |
| Liaoning | Weinan Sports Training Base | 4,000 | Shenyang |
| Shandong | Zibo Sports Center Complex | 6,000 | Zibo |
| Shanghai Golden Age | Luwan Sports Centre | 3,500 | Shanghai |
| Sichuan | Shuangliu Sports Center | 3,400 | Chengdu |
| Tianjin Food Group | Tianjin People's Stadium | 3,400 | Tianjin |
| Zhejiang | Deqing Sports Center Gymnasium | Huzhou |
Results of Previous Seasons
edit| Season | Champions | Runners-up | 3rd place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2024 | Shanghai Bright | Beijing BAIC Motor | Zhejiang |
| 2022–2023 | Beijing BAIC Motor | Shanghai Bright | Zhejiang |
| 2021–2022 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2020–2021 | Beijing BAIC Motor | Shanghai Bright | Jiangsu |
| 2019–2020 | Shanghai Golden Age | Jiangsu | Shandong |
| 2018–2019 | Shanghai Golden Age | Beijing BAIC Motor | Jiangsu |
| 2017–2018 | Shanghai Golden Age | Beijing BAIC Motor | Sichuan |
| 2016–2017 | Shanghai Golden Age | Beijing BAIC Motor | Sichuan |
| 2015–2016 | Shanghai Golden Age | Beijing BAIC Motor | Shandong |
| 2014–2015 | Shanghai Golden Age | Shandong | Beijing BAIC Motor |
| 2013–2014 | Beijing BAIC Motor | Shanghai Golden Age | Shandong |
| 2012–2013 | Beijing BAIC Motor | Bayi | Henan |
| 2011–2012 | Shanghai | Bayi | Liaoning |
| 2010–2011 | Shanghai | Jiangsu | Bayi |
| 2009–2010 | Shanghai | Bayi | Jiangsu |
| 2008–2009 | Shanghai | Henan | Bayi |
| 2007–2008 | Shanghai | Liaoning | Henan |
| 2006–2007 | Shanghai | Liaoning | Henan |
| 2005–2006 | Shanghai | Jiangsu | Bayi |
| 2004–2005 | Shanghai | Liaoning | Bayi |
| 2003–2004 | Shanghai | Zhejiang | Bayi |
| 2002–2003 | Zhejiang | Shanghai | Liaoning |
| 2001–2002 | Jiangsu | Zhejiang | Liaoning |
| 2000–2001 | Jiangsu | Bayi | Zhejiang |
| 1999–2000 | Shanghai | Jiangsu | Bayi |
| 1998–1999 | Sichuan | Jiangsu | Chengdu |
| 1997–1998 | Sichuan | Jiangsu | Zhejiang |
| 1996–1997 | Sichuan | Zhejiang | Liaoning |
Most valuable player by edition
edit- 2014–2015 – Cristian Savani (ITA)
- 2015–2016 – Thomas Edgar (AUS)
- 2016–2017 – Jiang Chuan (CHN)
- 2017–2018 – Jiang Chuan (CHN)
- 2022–2023 – Liu Ze (CHN)
- 2023–2024 – Peng Shikun (CHN)
Titles by clubs
edit| Ranking | Team | Titles | Champions Year(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanghai Bright | 17 | 1999/00, 2003/04–2011/12, 2014/15–2019/20, 2023/24 |
| 2 | Beijing BAIC Motor | 4 | 2012/13, 2013/14, 2020/21, 2022/23 |
| 3 | Sichuan | 3 | 1996/97–1998/99 |
| 4 | Jiangsu | 2 | 2000/01, 2001/02 |
| 5 | Zhejiang | 1 | 2002/03 |
Women's Super League
editCurrent clubs (15 teams)
editThe map of the teams participating in the Chinese Volleyball League[1]
Teams in the Chinese Women's Volleyball Super League (2023–2024)
edit| Team | Stadium | Capacity | City/Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen Zhongsai VC | Longhua Culture & Sport Center | 6,500 | Shenzhen |
| Beijing BAIC Motor | Beijing Guangcai Stadium | 2,800 | Beijing |
| Fujian Anxi Tiekuanyin | Fuqing City Stadium | 4,500 | Fuqing |
| Guangdong Jiangmen Huati | Shenzhen Sports Center | 5,000 | Shenzhen |
| Hebei | Xingtai City Stadium | 4,500 | Xingtai |
| Henan Shuanghui | Luohe Gymnasium | 3,500 | Luohe |
| Jiangsu Zenith Steel | Changzhou University Gymnasium | 5,000 | Changzhou |
| Liaoning Tengda | Weinan Sports Training Base | 4,000 | Shenyang |
| Shandong Rizhao Steel | Zibo Sports Center Complex | 6,000 | Zibo |
| Shanghai Bright Ubest | Luwan Sports Centre | 3,500 | Shanghai |
| Sichuan | Shuangliu Sports Center | 3,400 | Chengdu |
| Tianjin Bohai Bank | Tianjin People's Stadium | 3,400 | Tianjin |
| Yunnan University Dianchi College | Qujing Cultural Sports Park Gymnasium | 5,000 | Qujing |
| Zhejiang Xitang | Jiashan County Stadium | 3,100 | Jiashan |
| Jiangxi Shangrao Aofei | Shangrao Sports Center Gymnasium | Shangrao |
Results of Previous Seasons
editMost valuable player by edition
edit- 1996-1997 – Wang Yi (CHN)
- 1997-1998 – Zhu Yunying (CHN)
- 1998–1999 – Sun Yue (CHN)
- 1999–2000 – vacant
- 2000–2001 – Ma Suo (CHN)
- 2001–2002 – Zhao Ruirui (CHN)
- 2002–2003 – Zhang Ping (CHN)
- 2003–2004 – Yang Hao (CHN)
- 2004–2005 – Zhou Suhong (CHN)
- 2005–2006 – Yang Hao (CHN)
- 2006–2007 – Liu Yanan (CHN)
- 2007–2008 – Li Juan (CHN)
- 2008–2009 – Yin Na (CHN)
- 2009–2010 – Wei Qiuyue (CHN)
- 2010–2011 – Jovana Brakočević (SRB)
- 2011–2012 – Wei Qiuyue (CHN)
- 2012–2013 – Katarzyna Skowrońska (POL)
- 2013–2014 – Li Jing (CHN)
- 2014–2015 – Hui Ruoqi (CHN)
- 2015–2016 – Zhang Changning (CHN)
- 2016–2017 – Zhang Changning (CHN)
- 2017–2018 – Li Yingying (CHN)
- 2018–2019 – vacant
- 2019–2020 – Zhu Ting (CHN)
- 2020–2021 – Zhu Ting (CHN)
- 2021–2022 – Li Yingying (CHN)
- 2022–2023 – Li Yingying (CHN)
- 2023–2024 – Li Yingying (CHN)
Titles by clubs
edit| Ranking | Team | Titles | Champions Year(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tianjin Bohai Bank | 16 | 2002/03–2004/05, 2006/07–2010/11, 2012/13, 2015/16, 2017/18, 2019/20-2023/24 |
| 2 | Shanghai Bright Ubest | 5 | 1996/97–2000/01 |
| 3 | Bayi Shenzhen | 2 | 2001/02, 2014/15 |
| 4 | Liaoning Brilliance Auto | 1 | 2005/06 |
| 5 | Guangdong Evergrande | 1 | 2011/12 |
| 6 | Zhejiang Jiashan Rural Commercial Bank | 1 | 2013/14 |
| 7 | Jiangsu Zenith Steel | 1 | 2016/17 |
| 8 | Beijing BAIC Motor | 1 | 2018/19 |
Official sponsorship
edit| Sponsor seasons | Sponsor |
|---|---|
| 1996–1997 | 金施爾康 |
| 1997–1998 | – |
| 1998–2000 | Vinda International |
| 2000–2007 | BBK Electronics |
| 2007–2010 | Anta Sports |
| 2010–2016 | 361˚ |
| 2016–2017 | – |
| 2017–present | Peak Sport Products |
Performance in Asian Club Championship
editMen
editAsian Men's Club Volleyball Championship
| Season | Club | Place | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Sichuan | 12th | — |
| 2017 | Beijing BAIC Motor | 6th | — |
| 2016 | Shanghai Golden Age | 4th | — |
| 2015 | Beijing BAIC Motor | 5th | — |
| 2014 | Beijing BAIC Motor | 3rd | Li Runming (Best Setter) |
| 2013 | Liaoning | 4th | — |
| 2012 | Shanghai Tang Dynasty | 2nd | Tong Jiahua (Best Libero) |
| 2011 | Shanghai Tang Dynasty | 3rd | — |
| 2010 | Shanghai Tang Dynasty | 4th | — |
Women
editMain: Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship
| Season | Club | Place | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Liaoning Donghua | 3rd |
|
| 2021 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Tianjin Bohai Bank | 1st |
|
| 2018 | Jiangsu Zenith Steel | 3rd |
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| 2017 | Tianjin Bohai Bank | 3rd |
|
| 2016 | Bayi Shenzhen | 2nd |
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| 2015 | Zhejiang | 3rd |
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| 2014 | Tianjin Bohai Bank | 2nd | |
| 2013 | Guangdong Evergrande | 1st |
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| 2012 | Tianjin Bridgestone | 1st |
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| 2011 | Tianjin Bridgestone | 2nd | |
| 2010 | Tianjin Bridgestone | 4th | — |
| 2009 | Tianjin Bridgestone | 2nd | |
| 2008 | Tianjin Bridgestone | 1st |
Performance in FIVB World Club Championship
editMen
editFIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship
| Season | Club | Place | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | did not qualify | ||
| 2022 | did not qualify | ||
| 2021 | did not qualify | ||
| 2020 | cancelled | ||
| 2019 | did not qualify | ||
| 2018 | did not qualify | ||
| 2017 | Shanghai Golden Age | 5th | — |
| 2016 | did not qualify | ||
| 2015 | did not qualify | ||
| 2014 | did not qualify | ||
| 2013 | did not qualify | ||
| 2012 | did not qualify | ||
| 2011 | did not qualify | ||
| 2010 | did not qualify | ||
Women
editFIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship
| Season | Club | Place | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tianjin Bohai Bank | 3rd | Li Yingying (Best Outside Spiker) |
| 2022 | did not qualify | ||
| 2021 | did not qualify | ||
| 2020 | cancelled | ||
| 2019 | Guangdong Evergrande Tianjin Bohai Bank |
7th 8th |
— |
| 2018 | Zhejiang | 7th | — |
| 2017 | did not qualify | ||
| 2016 | did not qualify | ||
| 2015 | did not qualify | ||
| 2014 | did not qualify | ||
| 2013 | Guangdong Evergrande | 3rd | Shen Jingsi (Best Setter) |
| 2012 | Tianjin Bohai Bank | 5th | — |
| 2011 | did not qualify | ||
| 2010 | did not qualify | ||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "全国主要城市经纬度表".
- ^ "Tianjin clinches 9th China Women's Volleyball League title". Whats On Tianjin. 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2014-04-02.
External links
edit- Official website (in Chinese)