'Until 3 p.m. on July 22' — Online applications accepted! Soliciting operators for the 2026 Yeosu·KOVO Cup Professional Volleyball Tournament and the 2026~2027 Rookie Draft events

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The Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO) is soliciting operators for the 2026 Yeosu KOVO Cup Professional Volleyball Tournament and the 2026~2027 KOVO Rookie Draft.

Eligible bidders must have a track record of operating at least one event with a single contract value of 50 million won or more (VAT excluded) within the three years prior to the bid announcement date. Applications will be accepted online until 3 p.m. on July 22.

The upcoming Yeosu·KOVO Cup Professional Volleyball Tournament, scheduled for October just before the regular season opener, is expected to draw significant attention from fans as top players from each team will participate. Key proposal requirements include concepts (keywords/slogans, etc.) aligned with the host city, such as the Yeosu Island Expo, along with stadium layout including spectator seating, opening ceremony events, and tournament promotion strategies. The selected operator will handle all aspects of tournament operations and management, including sponsor acquisition and promotional activities.

For the 2026~2027 Rookie Draft, the operator will be responsible for tasks such as creating key visuals and decorative installations reflecting the federation's CI, as well as overall event setup and management. Further details can be found on the federation's official website.

Meanwhile, the 2026 KOVO Cup Professional Volleyball Tournament will take place at Yeosu Jinnam Gymnasium from October 11 to 18 for the women's division and from the 19th to 25 for the men's division. Additionally, both the men's and women's divisions of the 2026~2027 Rookie Draft are scheduled to be held in mid-October.

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