10 teams compete in the 2024-2025 season of Japan’s men’s volleyball Daido Life SV.League.
In the first stage of the competition, the regular season, played between October 11, 2024 and April 13, 2025, each team plays a total of 44 matches – 22 at home and 22 away. The winning team of each 3-0 or 3-1 match receives 3 points. The winning team of each 3-2 match receives 2 points. The losing team of each 3-2 match receives 1 point.
The winning rate (total number of wins divided by total number of matches played) is the first classification criterion for the regular season standings. The next tie-breaking criteria are the total number of points earned, the set ratio, the point ratio and the head-to-head record, in that order.
The top six teams of the final regular season standings advance to the playoffs. The playoffs are held between the third week of April 2025 and May 4, 2025. In the quarterfinal and the semifinal playoffs, the teams placed higher in the table play at home.
The teams placed third to sixth compete in the best-of-three quarterfinals. The winners of the two quarterfinals, the regular season winners and the regular season runners-up advance to the best-of-three semifinals. The winners of the two semifinals advance to the best-of-three final, which determines the 2025 Japanese SV.League champion.
There are no ranking matches for the teams that finish the regular season in the places from seventh to 10th or for the teams that lose the quarterfinals and the semifinals. For them, the final standings are based on the order of their final standings in the regular season.
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## World Today News: Inside the Court – Dissecting the 2024-25 Daido Life SV.League Season
**Host:** Welcome back to World Today News! Today, we’re diving deep into the exciting world of Japanese volleyball with the upcoming Daido Life SV.League season. Joining us are two experts: [Guest 1 Name], a seasoned volleyball analyst, and [Guest 2 Name], a former professional player in the SV.League. Welcome to both of you!
**Section 1: Setting the Stage – The Format and its Impact**
**Host:** Let’s start with the basics. For our viewers who might not be familiar, could you explain the league format and its key features? [Guest 1], perhaps you could shed light on how this format potentially shapes team strategies and player performance?
**[Guest 1 Response]**
**Host:** [Guest 2], from your experience as a player, how grueling is the 44-match regular season? Does it favor teams with depth and resilience?
**[Guest 2 Response]**
**Host:** The point system seems designed to encourage close matches. How does this scoring structure, where even losing teams can earn points, influence the overall competitiveness of the league?
**[Guest 2 Response]
**Section 2: Highlighting the Playoff Pursuit**
**Host:** The playoffs are the make-or-break moment. [Guest 1], what factors beyond regular season standing do you think will be crucial in determining playoff success?
**[Guest 1 Response]**
**Host:** [Guest 2], from your perspective, how much of a tactical advantage does a homecourt have in a best-of-three series?
**[Guest 2 Response]**
**Host:** There’s no consolation playoff for teams eliminated before the finals. Do you think this adds pressure and intensity to the playoff matches? Why or why not?
**[Guest 1 Response]**
**Section 3: Looking Ahead – Predictions and Insights**
**Host:** let’s look forward to the upcoming season. [Guest 2], are there any particular teams or players you’re particularly excited to watch?
**[Guest 2 Response]**
**Host:** [Guest 1], considering the format and strengths of the teams, who do you think are the favorites to win the championship this year?
**[Guest 1 Response]**
**Host:** Thank you both for sharing your insightful perspectives on the Daido Life SV.League season. We wish all the teams the very best for a thrilling and competitive season!
