PVL Title Race Reaches Fever Pitch as UZ Wolves, Black Mambas Lead the Hunt

UZ Wolves and Black Mambas lead the PVL title race as Zimbabwean volleyball teams gear up for a high-stakes championship weekend and Zone 6 prep (image source)

With the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season reaching its decisive climax, teams and supporters are gearing up for a blockbuster championship weekend promising thrills, upsets, and high-stakes battles on the courts. Quarter-finals and semi-finals are scheduled for tomorrow at the University of Zimbabwe courts, before the action shifts to Sunrise Sports Club on Sunday for the men’s and women’s finals, along with the third-place playoff in the morning.

All eyes are on the UZ Wolves men’s team, who enter the knockout stages as overwhelming favourites. The Wolves have been the standout side of the season, maintaining an unbeaten run with 33 sets won and only six lost across 11 matches. That dominant form has translated into 32 log points and a top-of-the-table finish, securing them a direct path into the finals. Their momentum was strengthened further by their triumph at the Harare Championships last weekend, reinforcing their status as the team to beat.

The women’s division, however, has its own powerhouse: the Black Mambas, who completed the regular season with a perfect record of 11 wins from 11 matches. Their consistency, depth, and tactical discipline have turned them into one of the league’s most feared sides. Earlier this year, both the men’s UZ Wolves and women’s Black Mambas underlined their pedigree at the MNL Zim Open Championships, clinching titles in their respective categories—a performance that now amplifies expectations heading into the PVL finals.

In the women’s quarter-finals, the Black Mambas will open their playoff campaign against eighth-seeded Southern Aces, while the UZ Wolves men face Chimoio in their quarter-final matchup. The knockout bracket leaves little room for error; teams know that a single dip in intensity could be the difference between glory and elimination.

Fans attending the venues will pay US$3 for standard entry, while a US$5 premium ticket comes with a complimentary Volleyball TV annual subscription code—a move organisers say is aimed at growing the sport’s digital audience.

This year’s championship carries even greater weight as teams look to wrap up the domestic season on a high ahead of the Zone 6 Club Championship, scheduled for Polokwane, South Africa, from December 9–22, 2025. Coaches and players frame this weekend as both a finale and a springboard toward regional competition.

Additional Fixtures

Men: Crocs v Black Rhinos; CUT v Shalom; Ruwa v Black Mambas

Women: Harare City v Black Rhinos; UZ Wolves v Vipers; Raven Claw v CUT

With form, rivalry, and silverware on the line, the PVL championship weekend is set for an electrifying finish.