The second phase of Vietnam's 2026 national women's volleyball championship is scheduled for October 14-25 in Vinh Long, with eight teams competing. Tuoi Tre reported that HCDG Lao Cai had switched to Thai outside hitter Kuttika Kaewpin because Pia Timmer did not meet fitness requirements. Hanoi enter the phase with seven wins from seven matches and have added Brankica Mihajlovic. The top four teams after the round-robin stage will reach the semi-finals, while the bottom team will be relegated.