Italy: SuperLega formula changed – final for third place introduced, and almost all clubs to playoffs!

The Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV) has published a new guide that introduced all the rules for the conduct of the men’s and women’s championships for the 2022-23 season.
Among the many information and regulatory news for SuperLega, they informed of modifying the playoff formula.
The first 10 of the regular season standings (12 clubs in total are registered to compete) go to the playoffs of which the Top 6 go directly to the quarter-finals.
The teams classified from seventh to 10th place will play the Round of 16 with the formula of two wins out of three and then continue as usual with quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals.

The final for the third place is also introduced for 2022-23, which will guarantee access to the CEV Champions League to the winner together with the two playoff finalists.