GATHER YOUR COVEN FOR THE WITCHIEST VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT.

COMPETE. PARTY IN LONDON. CAPTURE ICONIC MOMENTS

OCTOBER 24,25,26 2025

This year, we’re not JUST giving you loads of quality volleyball—we want to make you the star of the show with an epic cinematic witch-themed experience during playtime and socials. Think epic photos, red carpet interviews, team highlight videos, and a LEGENDARY AFTERPARTY!

  • 2 days of quality play for levels A to C-

  • 3 socials to have fun with international and local players!

  • Live performances!

  • Iconic photos and video reels of your team

WHY LIVE 2025 IN LONDON

Programme

Friday, October 24

Team Registrations and Welcome Drinks

Time - TBD (from 6PM)

Location - TBD (Central London)

Register your teams, pick up your welcome packs and mix with the other participants over a drink.

Saturday, October 25

Tournament

Time: 8:30AM - 6PM Locations:

📍Sportsdock - Levels A, B+, B

📍Score Leisure Centre - Levels B-, C+, C, C-

Lunch to be provided at the venues from 12PM

See Tournament Format for more information on the matches

Party

Time: TBD (from 7:30PM)

Location: TBD (Central London)

EXTRA SPECIAL PERFORMANCES & MEDAL CEREMONIES

Sunday, October 26

Social Play

Time: 12PM - 4PM

📍Mulberry Academy Shoreditch

On Sunday, we keep the party going with a social session at the home London Spikers Volleyball Club - Mulberry Academy Sports Centre! With 3 volleyball courts and a viewing gallery, we have plenty of space to accommodate all LIVE participants. 

Closing Drinks

Time: FROM 4PM

📍Spread Eagle Shoreditch 

To wrap things up, will head to London Spikers favourite Shoreditch pub - The Spread Eagle. There is no ticket required for this event. Players can arrive from 16:00 and stay for as long as they like. 

“

“If I had to pick between free Lady Gaga tickets for life and LIVE 2025 I would pick LIVE!”

-Future LIVE 2025 Participant

Our venues

Sportsdock

Levels A/B+/B

University Of East London, 4-6 University Way, London, E16 2RD

Getting here:

Tube: Cyprus DLRBus: 101, 173, 262, 300, 366, 376, 474 and N551Sportsdock is a state-of-the-art university sports facility located in East London. Just a short walk from Cyprus DLR station, the venue is easy to reach from Central London

Score Leisure Centre

Levels B-/C+/C/C-

2 Coronation Square, London, E10 5UN

Getting here:
Tube/ Train: Leyton/ Leyton Midland Road
Bus: 58, 69, 97, 159. The venue is located near Leyton underground station, which is a 15 min tube ride from Central London.

Mulberry Academy Centre

Sunday Social Play

Mulberry Academy Shoreditch, Gosset Street, London, E2 6NW

Getting here:

Tube: Bethnal Green/ Liverpool Street Station Tube. Overground: Hoxton/ Shoreditch High Street Overground. Bus: 8, 388, 26, 48 and 55

Tournament Format

    • Volleyball games will follow FIVB rules, with standard men’s volleyball net height of 2.43 metres

    • Limited balls provided for warm-up, please bring one for your team to have

    • Tournament brackets will be managed through Tournify, info will be shared directly with Team Captains

    • Air-horns will signal the start and end of match phases (INCLUDING WARM UP TIME)

    • Lunch pick-up by Team Captains available from 12PM

    • Group/Bracket phase: Round-robin matches in each division pool

      • Matches timed at 45 minutes (incl 3 minute warm up) OR 2 x sets (25 points each)

      • Wins award 2 match points

      • No tiebreaker set, 1-1 will count at ties and award 1 match point to each team

      • No 2-point difference

    • Medals phase: Best-of-3 sets

      • Matches timed at 45 minutes, each set 25 points (tiebreaker 15 points)

        • Tiebreaker cannot end in tie, last point has to be played out even after time

      • No 2-point difference

    • Referees:

      • Professional first referees will watch over 2 x courts

      • Referees are responsible for whistling the start of each game after warm-up

      • Refereeing support duties (scoring, lines etc) assigned to teams randomly via Tournify

        • Refereeing team is required to submit scoring into Tournify after signing off with both Team Captains

        • Referees on the third court will need to act as first refs as well

        • Missing your referee slot or score submission WILL result in point deductions

    • Medals awarded at courts in Sportsdock

    • Bracket phase: Round-robin matches in each division pool

      • Matches timed at 25 minutes (incl 3 minute warm up) OR 25 points

      • No 2-point difference

    • Medals phase: Best-of-3 sets

      • Matches timed at 45 minutes, each set 25 points (tiebreaker 15 points)

        • Tiebreaker cannot end in tie, last point has to be played out even after time

      • No 2-point difference

    • Referees:

      • Refereeing duties (first ref, scoring, lines etc) assigned to teams randomly via Tournify

        • Refereeing team is required to submit scoring into Tournify after signing off with both Team Captains

        • Referees are responsible for whistling the start of each game after warm-up

        • Missing your referee slot or score submission WILL result in point deductions

    • Medals awarded on courts

Price

£69

Per person

(£59 for LSVC members)

Price includes:

  • Tournament registration with a full day of matches 🏐

  • Sunday Social Play 🏐

  • Welcome pack with goodies 🎁

  • Catered lunch & snacks on tournament day 🍱

  • Access to social events across three days, including welcome drinks 🎉

Get in touch.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this thrilling volleyball extravaganza!

If you have any questions, see FAQs below or contact us at tournaments@londonspikers.org.

We will also be posting updates on our instagram page!

FAQs

  • Yes, you need to pay for the full team in one go in order to complete your team’s registration. 

  • Only the captain needs to complete the registration form and pay the full registration price for the whole team.

  • Yes, this year you can register your interest as an individual player or partial team. In these cases we cannot guarantee you a place in the tournament, but we will try our best to introduce you to other players.

  • No. Once we can create a full team, we will ask for payment. Payment will taken from individuals or groups of people who know each other.

  • Ensure that your team captain has submitted your dietary restrictions in the registration form.

  • Spectators are welcome during the tournament day on Saturday 25/10 at all venues. 

    However, spectators will not have access to the catering services on the day and need to arrange their own sustenance. 

  • LEVEL A

    Advanced.

    Equivalent to upper divisions of city/regional leagues

    LEVEL B

     Intermediate

    Players should adhere to positioning rules and have a good control of the ball. Expect strong serves, spikes and blocking.

     

    LEVEL C

    Beginner/ Recreational

    Should have an understanding of the rules and aim for 3 touches.