Experience world-class cuisines in Araneta City in time for the FIVB Championships
Araneta City is ready to host the much-awaited FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, which comes to the Philippines from September 12 to 28, with world-class action set at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum and Mall of Asia Arena.
A total of 32 teams will compete in the 2025 Men’s World Championship, including volleyball powers Italy, Japan, and the USA. The Philippine Volleyball National team, as hosts, will make its debut on the world stage. Celebrate this milestone in our country’s Volleyball history by supporting all the teams!
Complete the show of support to each Volleyball team by also experiencing world-class cuisines from their countries. Araneta City serves up an ace for the menu fitted for the occasion.
Team Japan
Crowd favorites Team Japan will have its games at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Volleyball Sensation Ran Takashi, Yuji Nishida and Yuki Ishikawa is set to showcase their impeccable defense and inspiring camaraderie. Can their Haikyu!! spirit comes out to the top at the Smart Araneta Coliseum? Oishi to the court with these premier Japanese restaurants in Araneta City.
Experience the taste of Japanese tradition through the authentic flavors of Hokkaido-style ramen, made better with premium and choice cuts of meat at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, located at Level 2, Gateway Mall 2
Have a teppanyaki experience like no other at Shinshima by Chef Hoshiba Fumihiko, located at World Kitchens, Level 4, Gateway Mall 2
Team Italy
They are the reigning world champions and are aiming for consecutive titles for the first time since 1998. After the Italy women’s team was victorious in Bangkok, will the Azzurri follow suit with a historic double in their matches at the Big Dome?
Support team Italy with the finest Italian cuisines at Cibo, a homegrown Italian restaurant by acclaimed Chef Margarita Fores.
Or set the Italian flare with Dario’s Pizza by Chef Dario Bonaccorso, located at World Kitchens, level 4, Gateway Mall 2
Team France
The Olympic champions are hungry to prove their famous home gold at Paris with what would be their first World Championship title. Their previous best finish came as bronze medallists in 2002, now aiming for a debut final and top step of the podium. Can they make history at the City of Firsts?
Bag for freshly Baked Breads, Pastries, Cakes, Pastas, Sandwiches, Salads, and a classic French dining experience at French Baker in Upper Ground A, Gateway Mall 2.
Team Turkey and Qatar
World rank 17 and 21, respectively, Team Turkey and Qatar will once again aim to rise to the top in their showcase of skills at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Discover their culinary excellence at Hossein’s Persian Kabab, located at Upper Ground level of Gateway Mall 2.
Team USA
World Rank 3, Team USA Volleyball Team aims to once again clinch the championship from a sixth-place finish in the 2022 World Championships. Watch Volleyball stars Micah Christenson, TJ Defalco, and Matt Anderson!
Spike it with the best steakhouse from New York. Savor the finest dry-aged USDA Prime steaks at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener, located at the Upper Ground Floor of Gateway Mall 2.
Or Ace it at the Kentucky-based Burgoo American Bar and Restaurant located at Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2. Drool with American favorites, including burgers, ribs, pasta, and sandwiches.
Team China
They’re back with their ninth World Championship appearance with the quest to finally clinch a podium finish. Can Chinese volleyball stalwarts Jiang Chuan, Zhang Jingyin, and Lei Li, under coach Vital Heynen, rise from a last-place finish in 2022?
Summon the Shen with exquisite offerings from the premier Cantonese restaurant, Choi Garden, located on the Ground Floor of Gateway Mall 2 within the Restaurant Collection.
Team Philippines
The Philippines, as tournament hosts, were automatically qualified and will debut on the world stage and will aim to be hailed as the Kings of Volleyball at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship. The team is bannered by team Captain Bryan “The Bazooka” Bagunas, Mark Espejo, and converted Libero Josh Ybanez.
Show the fervor of nationalism by dining with the best of the country’s cuisines at Palenque, located at Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2., encompassing the spices of Luzon and the flavors of Mindanao. Dine in at Tindeli by Chef Tatung, an all-for-one stop for tindahan classics, elevated with an upscale Filipino charcuterie, and complete with a homemade pasalubong bakery. Or opt for Mindanao’s Finest at Palm Grill by
Watch the games live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Araneta City and buy your tickets online via TicketNet. Here the schedules and details of the event.
