The ninth edition of the PM Cup NVA League is scheduled to be held in Pokhara from May 22 to 29, 2025. The Nepal Volleyball Association (NVA) made the official announcement during a press conference in Kathmandu.
Tournament Venue and Duration Confirmed
The tournament will take place at the multi-purpose covered hall of Pokhara Stadium. Both the men’s and women’s volleyball matches will be played during this one-week event.
Eight Men’s Teams to Participate
The men’s category of the PM Cup NVA League will include eight strong teams: Help Nepal Sports Club, Nepal APF Club, Tribhuvan Army Club, Nepal Police Club, Koshi Province, Gandaki Province, Sudurpaschim Province, and Manimukunda Volleyball Club.
Six Women’s Teams Ready to Compete
Six teams will compete in the women’s division: Nepal APF Club, Tribhuvan Army Club, Nepal Police Club, Tip Top New Diamond Youth Sports Club, Everest Volleyball Club, and Karnali Province. Each team is allowed to include up to three foreign players.
NVA Gives Continuity to Previous Teams
NVA President Jitendra Bahadur Chand confirmed that the same teams from the previous edition will return. He explained that due to scheduling conflicts and uncertainty surrounding the 10th National Games, they couldn’t hold a separate Club Championship this year.
Budget and Prize Pool Announced
NVA has set a total budget of Rs9 million for this year’s PM Cup NVA League. Of that, Rs3.2 million will be awarded as prize money for the top-performing teams.
Sponsorship by National Sports Council
The National Sports Council will sponsor the tournament. According to NVA, ticket sales in Pokhara are expected to generate a good portion of the event’s revenue.
Last Edition’s Champions
In the previous edition of the PM Cup NVA League, Help Nepal won the men’s title, while Nepal Police Club secured victory in the women’s category.
