Thethaovanhoa.vn provides the latest updates on the Hoa Lu Cup 2026 volleyball schedule for both men's and women's events.
| Date | Time | Match | Group/Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 18 | 13:30 | VTV Binh Dien Long An vs Hanoi | Group A |
| 20:45 | Long Son Cement Thanh Hoa vs LPB Ninh Binh | Group B | |
| March 19 | 14:00 | VietinBank vs VTV Binh Dien Long An | Group A |
| 18:00 | Information Corps vs Long Son Cement Thanh Hoa | Group B | |
| March 20 | 14:00 | Hanoi vs VietinBank | Group A |
| 18:00 | LPB Ninh Binh vs Information Corps | Group B | |
| March 21 | 14:00 | 5th–6th Place Match | Classification |
| 16:00 | Semifinal 1 | Semifinal | |
| March 22 | 16:00 | Semifinal 2 | Semifinal |
| March 23 | 14:00 | 3rd Place Match | Classification |
| 16:00 | Final | Final |
| Date | Time | Match | Group/Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 18 | 15:30 | Ho Chi Minh City vs Bien Phong MB | Group A |
| 17:30 | Hanoi vs LPB Ninh Binh | Group B | |
| March 19 | 16:00 | Ho Chi Minh City Police vs Ho Chi Minh City | Group A |
| 20:15 | The Cong Tan Cang vs Hanoi | Group B | |
| March 20 | 16:00 | Bien Phong MB vs Ho Chi Minh City Police | Group A |
| 20:15 | LPB Ninh Binh vs The Cong Tan Cang | Group B | |
| March 21 | 18:00 | Semifinal 1 | Semifinal |
| March 22 | 14:00 | 5th–6th Place Match | Classification |
| 18:00 | Semifinal 2 | Semifinal | |
| March 23 | 18:00 | 3rd Place Match | Classification |
| 20:15 | Final | Final |
The Hoa Lu Cup 2026 Volleyball Tournament is the traditional opening tournament of the Vietnamese volleyball season. It is often considered the "starting signal" for the new competitive year, where teams test their strength and refine their lineup before entering major domestic competitions.

Ninh Binh will not have the service of Bich Tuyen
In 2026, the tournament will take place from March 18 to 23 at the Ninh Binh Provincial Gymnasium, featuring 12 strong teams from Vietnamese volleyball, evenly divided into 2 men's and women's events. Each event has 6 teams, divided into 2 groups, competing in a single round-robin format to select the best-performing teams for the next round.
Men's Event
Group A: Ho Chi Minh City, Bien Phong MB, Ho Chi Minh City Police
Group B: Hanoi, LPBank Ninh Binh, The Cong Tan Cang
Women's Event
Group A: VTV Binh Dien Long An, Hanoi, VietinBank
Group B: XMLS Thanh Hoa, LPBank Ninh Binh, Information Corps
In the men's event, the reigning championBien Phong MBcontinues to be a strong contender for the title thanks to its experienced squad featuring national team players like Ngoc Thuan, The Khai, Duy Tuyen, and Van Duy. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City Police is considered a formidable opponent due to significant investment in personnel, and the matchup between these two teams from the group stage is seen as the most notable match of the tournament.
In the women's event, the host and reigning championLPBank Ninh Binhwill face considerable challenges without the service of setter Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen. However, the home advantage still gives the ancient capital's team hope for a deep run. Besides, traditional powerhouses like VTV Binh Dien Long An and Information Corps are still regarded as top contenders for the championship. Additionally, the newcomer Hanoi is also expected to potentially create some interesting surprises.