PVL: Galeries secure first pick in 2026 PVL Draft

The Galeries Tower Highrisers secured the top overall pick in the 2026 PVL Draft after landing the No. 1 selection in the league’s draft lottery on Monday.

Despite holding only a 30% chance of landing the No. 1 selection, the Highrisers emerged victorious in the draw and will get the first opportunity to select from this year’s rookie class.

“Masaya ako para sa team kasi iba ‘yung feeling na kayo ‘yung nauuna eh, kasi may choice talaga kayo,” Galeries player Jean Asis said.

Capital1, which entered the lottery with the highest odds at 40%, will pick second overall, followed by Choco Mucho and ZUS Coffee.

PVL commissioner Sherwin Malonzo and Games and Amusements Board chairman Atty. Manuel S. Plaza III supervised the lottery proceedings.

Meanwhile, Akari, Nxled, Farm Fresh, PLDT, and Creamline will complete the succeeding picks in the draft order.

A total of 42 applicants declared for this year’s draft, bannered by standouts Alyssa Solomon, Lams Lamina, Detdet Pepito, and Lara Mae Silva.

—JKC, GMA News