[1] The league is organized by Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) and the Athletic Events and Sports Management Group Inc.

Originally serving a collegiate league, it would later branch into corporate teams similar to the Philippine Basketball Association in 2011.

It was formally launched at Shakey's ASEANA outlet in Parañaque as a collegiate colleyball league similar to the SVL.

[4] The first tournament marks the return of full preseasons for the UAAP and NCAA teams since they were forced to resort to tune-ups due to disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

[5] In May 2023, SSL launched the high school-level Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL) with its inaugural edition.