How many points is a set in sitting volleyball?
B · Beginner · Match management · 5 of 5A set goes to the first team to 25 with a two-point lead, and the match to the first to win three sets; a fifth set is played to 15. Before the match, teams warm up together at the net for 6 or 10 minutes, or separately for 3 or 5 each; top events use 10 together.
How it works
- Set: 25 points, two clear.
- Deuce: play on from 24-all.
- Match: three sets won.
- Fifth set: 15 points, two clear.
- Rally scoring: every rally scores.
- Warm-up together: 6 or 10 minutes.
- Separate warm-up: 3 or 5 minutes each.
- Top events: 10 minutes, in uniform.
The glossary has the set and match (sitting volleyball), the official warm-up, the five-ball system, the warm-up area, the uniform (sitting volleyball) and the team captain and game captain.
Tricky cases
Is 25-24 a set win?
No. A two-point lead is needed.
How long is the fifth set?
To 15 points.
Can teams warm up apart?
Yes, if a captain asks.
Must players wear uniform for warm-up at top events?
Yes.
Why the rule exists
Volleyball scoring is kept so the sport stays familiar. The warm-up gives both teams equal time at the net.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sets 1 to 4 | 25 points | 6.2 |
| Fifth set | 15 points | 6.3 |
| Top events | 10-minute warm-up | 7.2 |
From the rule book
World ParaVolley, Official Sitting Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, rules 3.3, 6 and 7.2. Checked 14 October 2026. Official document: World ParaVolley Official Sitting Volleyball Rules 2025-2028.