The road to European volleyball glory officially begins as the draw for the 2025/26 CEV Volleyball Cup was held in Luxembourg. Teams competing in both the men’s and women’s competitions discovered their paths through the early rounds in what promises to be an electrifying season of international clashes.
For the CEV Volleyball Cup Men, the draw outlined both the 1/32 Finals and 1/16 Finals stages. Fans can expect thrilling two-legged encounters, with the 1/32 Finals kicking off between November 11–13, and concluding the following week, November 18–20. The 1/16 Finals follow with ties scheduled for December 9–11, wrapping up with the second leg from January 6–8, 2026.
In the women’s bracket, the action begins with the 1/16 Finals, set for November 25–27, with second legs running from December 2–4. Familiar names like Galatasaray Istanbul, Allianz MTV Stuttgart, and Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76 headline the draw, facing a mix of domestic champions and teams transferred from the CEV Champions League qualifiers.
A mix of seasoned European campaigners and fresh contenders will clash early on, as Volley Mulhouse Alsace (FRA) meets ZOK OB (SRB), and FC Porto (POR) faces Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray Istanbul. Meanwhile, Sporting CP Lisboa (POR) takes on Vandoeuvre Nancy HB (FRA) in what promises to be a fierce continental contest.
For the men, some exciting duels include Greenyard Maaseik (BEL) against SCM Craiova (ROU), while historic clubs like Panathinaikos Athens (GRE) and JSW Jastrzębski Węgiel (POL) also begin their campaigns from the 1/16 stage.
These matchups set the tone for what is sure to be another compelling season of European volleyball, as clubs from across the continent battle for silverware, pride, and a chance to shine on the international stage.
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