The 1st Conference of the 6th Season of the Philippines Shakey's V-League started on April 19, 2009, at the Filoil Flying V Arena.

Teams included defending champion and current NCAA champion San Sebastian, UAAP runner-up FEU, NCRAA champion Lyceum.

Two Visayan teams, CESAFI champion USJ-R, and USLS, joined at the quarterfinals.

UAAP champion La Salle decided not to compete and took a leave of absence; UP replaced the Lady Archers to complete the eight-team elimination round roster.

[1] A revised tournament format was issued with 10 teams participating:[1] NOTE: This format is official as set by the Shakey's V-League.