YOGYAKARTA - Proliga 2026 enters the grand final with a different format. A tight battle will be presented in the grand final which not only competes for the title of champion but also the third champion at the Amongrogo GOR, Yogyakarta, 21-26 April 2026.
The match between the two teams who dominated the Proliga for the last few seasons. In the men's section, defending champion Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi met again with Jakarta LavAni Livin' Transmedia. This is a repeat of last season's grand final which was also held in Yogyakarta. At that time, Bhayangkara Presisi outclassed the defending champion LavAni 3-2 and emerged as the champion.
In the record of the two teams' meeting, they also competed in the 2024 season final. In that season, Bhayangkara became the champion. When they met again in the 2022 and 2023 grand finals, LavAni became the champion.
Now, the two teams are meeting again and Bhayangkara Presisi is optimistic about repeating last season's success. They also don't think about losing in the last match in the second round of the four-final held in Semarang. The defeat, according to Bhayangkara Presisi Manager Rita Kurniati, was a valuable lesson because they will fight in the grand final not in the four final.
"The defeat in the final four was an important lesson for us. In that match, there were several players who were sick so they couldn't perform optimally. But anything can happen in the grand final. If you can win 2-0, why not," said Rita in a press statement in Yogyakarta.
"What is clear is that we came with a spirit of sportsmanship and at the same time a determination to rise," he said again.
Meanwhile, LavAni expressed full readiness to face the grand final. Assistant coach LavAni John Aback said the direct support from the LavAni Board of Trustees, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), was an additional motivational injection for the team to avenge last season's defeat.
"The presence of Mr. SBY will be a motivational injection for the players. We are also ready to provide the best spectacle for the Indonesian volleyball community. This could be the most exciting grand final because it brings together LavAni and Bhayangkara Precision," said John Aback.
"The team's condition is also very good, all the players are in good health. LavAni is ready for this match. All of our players are ready to perform in the final," said John Zulfikar, a representative from the team's management, added.
In the women's sector, the defending champion Jakarta Pertamina Enduro (JPE) faces a challenge from Gresik Phonska Plus Pupuk Indonesia. Both teams have also warmed up for the last match of the second round of the final four. Although they lost 3-1 in Semarang, Phonska Plus is optimistic about welcoming the grand final. Moreover, coach Alessandro Lodi did not bring the best team in the match. He deliberately rested the pillar players so that they would remain fit when appearing in Yogyakarta.
"This is our strategy for the grand final match," said Lodi, who took into account the busy schedule of the grand final. With the new format, namely three winning sets or the two teams playing three times, the players' stamina can be drained if they do not immediately win 2-0. The reason is that they have to play the final match for three days in a row.
"So, we give rest to the players who are starters. This is also part of the evaluation by playing all the players on the field," he replied.
However, the Phonska Plus camp stated that all players were ready to fight in the grand final. "The players are in the best condition," said Putri from the Phonska Plus official.
Meanwhile, JPE promises to perform optimally because the players are also ready. "We hope to repeat last season's success," said JPE team manager Widi Triyoso.
"We don't differentiate between core players and reserves. There is no first or second layer of players. All players have the same quality," he said.
The Grand Final match will take place on April 24-26, 2026. Meanwhile, the third place battle will be held on April 21-23, 2026. The implementation of this final match is different from previous years which took place in one day.
"This year's final match uses the three winning set system, namely the two teams compete three times," said Proliga deputy chairman, Reginald Nelwan.
However, Regi said further, if one team has won two matches, then the match that should have been held for three days will only last two days.
"But if the second match ends 1-1, then the match continues until the third day," said Regi.
Likewise, the fight for third place using the system. Meanwhile, the price of tickets sold online (proliga.co.id), for regular Rp. 200 thousand and Rp. 400 thousand for VIP.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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