LVSM Announces October 23 Start to 2026 Season
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, September 21, 2026.-
The Liga de Voleibol Superior Masculino (LVSM) announced that
its 2026 season will begin on Friday, October 23, with three
matches. The season will be dedicated to Jorge “Cubano” González
Alonzo and Víctor M. López Ortiz in recognition of their
contributions to the development of volleyball in Puerto Rico.
González Alonzo was a prominent figure in Puerto Rican
volleyball during the 1970s and a standout member of the Puerto
Rico National Team. López Ortiz built an extensive coaching
career, received Coach of the Year honors four times and helped
develop athletes across various levels of Puerto Rican
volleyball.
Six teams will compete this season: Lares, Yauco, Corozal,
Naranjito, Adjuntas and Carolina.
The action begins Friday, October 23, with three matches
scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Lares will face Yauco, Corozal will meet
Naranjito, and Adjuntas will take on Carolina.
Competition continues Sunday, October 25, with Naranjito facing
Adjuntas at 8:00 p.m., Yauco meeting Corozal at 7:00 p.m., and
Carolina taking on Lares at 6:00 p.m.
The Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation (FPV) will hold a press
conference on Friday, October 2, to announce further details of
the 2026 season.