The KOVO Cup is a professional volleyball competition in Korea hosted by the Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO). This competition is played in a format of round-robin matches followed by a knock-out stage as the CEV Champions League. It is held from July to September before the V-League. The competition is held in a centralized venue each year.
Finals
Men
Women
| Season | Champions | Score | Runners-up | Venue | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Hyundai E&C | 3–2 3–0 | Korea Expressway | Yangsan Gymnasium | |
| 2007 | GS Caltex | 3–0 | KT&G | Masan Gymnasium | |
| 2008 | KT&G | 3–0 | Korea Expressway | Yangsan Gymnasium | |
| 2009 | Tianjin Bohai | 3–2 | Hyundai E&C | Busan Sajik Arena | |
| 2010 | Heungkuk Life | 3–0 | Korea Expressway | Suwon Gymnasium | |
| 2011 | Korea Expressway | 3–2 | KGC | Suwon Gymnasium | |
| 2012 | GS Caltex | 3–1 | IBK | Suwon Gymnasium | |
| 2013 | IBK | 3–0 | Hyundai E&C | Ansan Sangnoksu Arena | |
| 2014 | Hyundai E&C | 3–1 | GS Caltex | Ansan Sangnoksu Arena | |
| 2015 | IBK | 3–2 | Hyundai E&C | Cheongju Gymnasium | |
| 2016 | IBK | 3–0 | KGC | Cheongju Gymnasium | |
| 2017 | GS Caltex | 3–1 | Korea Expressway | Yu Gwansun Gymnasium | [6] |
| 2018 | KGC | 3–2 | GS Caltex | Boryeong Gymnasium | |
| 2019 | Hyundai E&C | 3–2 | KGC | Suncheon Palma Gymnasium | |
| 2020 | GS Caltex | 3–0 | Heungkuk Life | Jecheon Gymnasium | [7] |
| 2021 | Hyundai E&C | 3–0 | GS Caltex | Uijeongbu Gymnasium | [8] |
| 2022 | GS Caltex | 3–0 | Korea Expressway | Suncheon Palma Gymnasium | |
| 2023 | GS Caltex | 3–1 | IBK | Gumi Park Chung Hee Gymnasium | |
| 2024 | Hyundai E&C | 3–1 | Daejeon CheongKwanJang Red Sparks | Tongyeong Gymnasium |
Championships by teams
Men
~2024
| Team | Champions | Runners-up | Years (Champions) | Years (Runners-up) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incheon Korean Air Jumbos | 5 | 3 | 2007, 2011, 2014, 2019, 2022 | 2010, 2020, 2024 |
| Cheonan Hyundai Capital Skywalkers | 5 | 1 | 2006, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2024 | 2009 |
| Suwon KEPCO Vixtorm | 3 | 1 | 2016, 2017, 2020 | 2022 |
| Seoul Woori Card WooriWON | 2 | 4 | 2015, 2021 | 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017 |
| Daejeon Samsung Fire Bluefangs | 2 | 4 | 2009, 2018 | 2006, 2008, 2012,2023 |
| Uijeongbu KB Insurance Stars | 1 | 3 | 2012 | 2007, 2016, 2018 |
| Ansan OK Financial Group Okman | 1 | 3 | 2023 | 2015, 2019, 2021 |
Women
~2023
| Team | Champions | Runners-up | Years (Champions) | Years (Runners-up) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS Caltex Seoul KIXX | 6 | 3 | 2007, 2012, 2017, 2020, 2022, 2023 | 2014, 2018, 2021 |
| Suwon Hyundai E&C Hillstate | 5 | 3 | 2006, 2014, 2019, 2021, 2024 | 2009, 2013, 2015 |
| Hwaseong IBK Altos | 3 | 2 | 2013, 2015, 2016 | 2012, 2023 |
| Daejeon KGC | 2 | 5 | 2008, 2018 | 2007, 2011, 2016, 2019, 2024 |
| Korea Expressway Corporation Hi-Pass | 1 | 5 | 2011 | 2006, 2008, 2010, 2017, 2022 |
| Incheon Heungkuk Life Pink Spiders | 1 | 1 | 2010 | 2020 |
| Tianjin Bohai | 1 | 0 | 2009 | — |
See also
References
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