The calicut heroes

SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium: The highly anticipated third edition of the Prime Volleyball League is set to begin on February 15 in Chennai with nine franchises taking part in the event.

The franchises -- Ahmedabad Defenders, Bengaluru Torpedoes, Calicut Heroes, Chennai Blitz, Delhi Toofans, Hyderabad Black Hawks, Kochi Blue Spikers, Kolkata Thunderbolts, and Mumbai Meteors -- will compete for the coveted trophy, with the final set to take place on March 21 at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai.

The defending champions Ahmedabad Defenders will start against the hosts Chennai Blitz in the opening game of the tournament on February 15, while last year's runners-up Bengaluru Torpedoes will take on the Season 1 winners Kolkata Thunderbolts on the same day.