The Peruvian Volleyball League continues this weekend as undefeated sides Universidad San Martín and Alianza Lima meet in round five.
The match between the two joint leaders takes place on Saturday, November 14, at the Polideportivo Lucha Fuentes in the Villa El Salvador district of Lima, serving as the headline fixture of a six-match weekend program across phase one.
Both Universidad San Martín and Alianza Lima enter the fifth round of the season with unblemished winning records. Fellow Lima club Universitario de Deportes also remains unbeaten in the championship, creating a tense battle at the top of the standings after all three sides collected victories during the fourth round of matches.
The Liga Peruana de Vóley, officially known as the Liga Nacional Superior de Voleibol, represents the premier women's volleyball competition in Peru. Run by the Federación Peruana de Voleibol, the tournament stands as one of the country's most closely followed domestic sports leagues, drawing major television viewership and passionate crowds to its central venue in Villa El Salvador.
Saturday fixtures and kickoff times
Saturday's schedule begins at 2.45 p.m. local time when Circolo Sportivo Italiano takes on the Peruvian Under-19 national squad. The youth team is participating exclusively in the regular phase of the competition, providing young international prospects with valuable competitive matches against top-level club opposition.
The second match of the opening day features Deportivo Wanka against Olva Latino at 5.00 p.m. Both sides will be seeking crucial points to improve their standing in phase one before the league table begins to separate.
The Saturday session concludes at 7.00 p.m. with the anticipated meeting between Universidad San Martín and Alianza Lima. Alianza Lima player Flavia Montes spoke after her team's strong start in the Peruvian Volleyball League, stating that they were not satisfied.
Sunday schedule and marquee clashes
Round five resumes on Sunday, November 15, with three additional matches at the Polideportivo Lucha Fuentes. Deportivo Géminis opens the afternoon schedule at 2.15 p.m. against Club Atlético Atenea in a contest between two clubs aiming to climb into the top half of the standings.
The action continues at 4.30 p.m. when Deportivo Soan faces Rebaza Acosta. Both teams are fighting to secure their positions in the opening stage of the championship, where every victory carries significant weight toward qualifying for the later tournament rounds.
The weekend concludes at 6.30 p.m. with another heavyweight encounter as Universitario de Deportes takes on Regatas Lima. Both teams won their fourth-round matches, and Regatas will attempt to hand Universitario its first defeat of the season in the final fixture of the fifth matchday.
Broadcast details and live streaming options
Supporters throughout Peru can watch every match of the 2026-2027 season live on television through Latina. The network is carrying comprehensive coverage of the tournament across its free-to-air television channel, its official website, and its dedicated mobile application.
Digital viewers also have access to free online live streams for the entire weekend program. The Federación Peruana de Vóley is broadcasting the matches directly through its official website, fpv.org.pe, while live video feeds are also accessible on the official Facebook page of the Liga Peruana de Vóley Betsson.
Participating clubs and tournament structure
A total of 12 teams are taking part in the 2026-2027 edition of the Peruvian league. The competition features established multi-sport institutions such as Alianza Lima, Universitario de Deportes, Regatas Lima, and Universidad San Martín de Porres, who have routinely fought for national titles.
The field is completed by Club Atlético Atenea, Circolo Sportivo Italiano, Deportivo Géminis, Deportivo Soan, Olva Latino, Rebaza Acosta, Deportivo Wanka, and the Peru Under-19 national selection. The youth side will contest only the regular stage, allowing the remaining eleven clubs to proceed into the decisive playoff stages of the championship.
The domestic league serves as the primary proving ground for talent in Peru, where volleyball has long enjoyed widespread public support. The tournament takes place amid wider discussions surrounding the sport, after prominent figure Natalia Málaga addressed the work of national coach Antonio Rizola and lamented the current state of the Peruvian volleyball national team, stating that being in their current position was painful.
