Current season, competition or edition: 2016–17 Superliga de Voleibol Masculina |
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Sport | Volleyball |
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Founded | 1965 |
No. of teams | 11 |
Country | Spain |
Most recent champion(s) |
Ca'n Ventura Palma (2016–17) |
Most titles | CV Almería, 11 titles |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | Superliga 2 |
Domestic cup(s) | Copa del Rey |
Official website | rfevb.com |
The Superliga de Voleibol Masculina, (SVM) is the top level of the Spanish volleyball. The championship was founded in 1983. Formerly known as Campeonato Nacional de División de Honor Masculina, and, since 1983 as the current name. The administration of the league is carried out by the Real Federación Española de Voleibol.
9 teams played in a two-round format. Upon completion of regular season, the top four teams play Championship's playoffs, while the bottom team is relegated to Superliga 2.
During regular season, a win by 3–0 or 3–1 means 3 points to winner team, while a 3–2 win, 2 points for winner team & 1 for loser team.
Championship playoffs includes quarterfinals, semifinals and the Final and it's played to best of 3 games.