V.League 1 – 2024/2025 Draw: Defending champion Nam Dinh plays away, “clash of the titans” in the first round

On August 2, 2024, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF), in collaboration with FPT Telecom, under the FPT Play brand, hosted the sponsorship signing ceremony for the 2024/25 National First Division Football League (HNQG), the unveiling of the official match ball for the 2024/25 professional national football tournaments, and the draw and schedule announcement for the 2024/25 LPBank National Championship. The event was broadcast live on FPT Play and VPF’s communication channels.

Gold Star Beer Sponsorship

For the third consecutive year, the Gold Star Beer brand from SAVABECO continues its partnership with the National First Division Football League. SAVABECO, with a business strategy focused on sustainable development, aims to boost Vietnam’s economic growth comprehensively and elevate the Vietnamese beer brand globally. The company’s commitment to integrating business interests with societal benefits, actively contributing to community-focused activities, and social responsibilities is evident through its ongoing support for Vietnamese professional football.

The 2024/25 National First Division Football League will officially be named: Gold Star V.League 2-2024/25.

Official Match Ball

The UVI 2.07 Terra ball, meeting FIFA Quality Pro standards, will be the official match ball for the 2024/25 professional national football season. Produced by Động Lực Sports Group, the ball is a symbol of Vietnamese manufacturing excellence and meets international quality standards. The Terra ball, launched to mark the 35th anniversary of Động Lực (1989-2024), features advanced technologies and a high-quality synthetic leather design with a unique square mesh pattern for durability and optimal performance. It is expected to enhance match excitement and support precise passes and scoring opportunities.

The UVI 2.07 Terra FIFA Quality Pro standard ball is the official match ball for the 2024/25 National Professional Football season. (Photo: VPF)

Referee and Match Official Uniforms

In addition to the new match ball, Động Lực will introduce new uniforms for referees and match supervisors, featuring the JOGARBOLA brand (Japan). These uniforms are designed with special materials suitable for training and competition.

2024/25 Season Overview

The 2024/25 professional national football season is set to begin on August 31, 2024, with the 2023/24 National Super Cup match and conclude on June 29, 2025, with the play-off match determining participation in the 2025/26 national championship season.

The 2024/25 LPBank National Championship (V.League 1) will feature 14 professional clubs: Becamex Binh Duong, Hanoi Police FC, Dong A Thanh Hoa, Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Hong Linh Ha Tinh, Thep Xanh Nam Dinh, Quang Nam, SHB Da Nang, Song Lam Nghe An, Quy Nhon Binh Dinh, The Cong Viettel, and TP.HCM. The league will operate in a double round-robin format, consisting of 26 rounds and 182 matches. The top three teams will share a total prize pool of 9.5 billion VND. The season will also feature a 1.5-relegation slot rule, adding to the competitive intensity.

Draw and schedule announcement for the LPBank V.League 1- 2024/25.

Each club in the LPBank V.League 1-2024/25 can register up to three foreign players and one naturalized Vietnamese player, along with two Vietnamese-origin foreign players. Clubs participating in AFC competitions can register five foreign players but can only use three in each match.

Specific matchups for Round 1 of V-League 2024/2025:

Hanoi FC vs. Binh Dinh
Hai Phong FC vs. Hanoi Police FC
Thanh Hoa vs. Binh Duong
Quang Nam vs. HAGL
Ho Chi Minh City FC vs. The Cong Viettel
Ha Tinh vs. Nam Dinh
Song Lam Nghe An vs. Da Nang

Player Registration and Transfer Windows

The 2024/25 professional national football season will have two registration and transfer periods: from August 15, 2024, to October 15, 2024, and from January 20, 2025, to March 12, 2025.

Broadcasting and Media Coverage

Continuing the successful partnership between VPF and FPT Play, all matches will be broadcast live across FPT Play platforms, including terrestrial, cable, satellite, IPTV, internet, mobile, and social media. VPF and FPT Play will also produce in-depth programs covering club training, matches, and news, featuring expert analysis, providing fans with comprehensive and engaging coverage.

VPF is confident that with the guidance of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, the Department of Sports and Physical Training, the Vietnam Football Federation, VPF’s Board of Directors, the efforts of the VPF and the Organizing Committee, effective cooperation with sponsors, support from media and related agencies, and the collaboration and responsibility of the clubs, the 2024/25 professional national football season, particularly the LPBank V.League 1-2024/25, will be successfully organized.

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