SV.LEAGUE, Japan’s top volleyball league, will stage its first-ever official league matches outside Japan in Bangkok during the 2026–27 season:
- Women: October 10–11, 2026
- Men: January 23–24, 2027
Two of the visiting players are Thai national volleyball stars currently playing in Japan’s SV.LEAGUE:
- Nootsara Tomkom – Aleeza Aichi | Setter
- Hattaya Bamrungsuk – SAGA Hisamitsu Springs | Middle Blocker
They will be joined by two Japanese players:
- Shunsuke Nakamura – Osaka Bluteon | Setter
- Reon Arao – Voreas Hokkaido | Libero
Thailand has been selected as the league’s first overseas market due to the country’s strong popularity of volleyball and its potential as a gateway to the wider Southeast Asian market. Through the Bangkok matches, SV.LEAGUE aims to strengthen its connection with Thai fans while building a broader presence across Asia.
