Overview

• The men’s competition opens on August 2, and the women’s league runs from August 17 to 24.
• Eight men’s teams are split into two groups of four for a combined double and single round-robin schedule totaling 40 matches.
• The top four men’s sides progress to a four-team playoff featuring Qualifier 1, the Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and the final.
• The women’s tournament will feature four teams playing six round-robin matches, with the top two advancing to the final.
• Organizers have emphasized competitive balance, emerging talent development and enhanced fan engagement as core objectives for season 2.