The excitement is building as the official pool phase schedule for CEV EuroVolley 2026 has finally been unveiled! Just days before tickets go on sale, fans can now mark their calendars for what promises to be one of the most thrilling volleyball events in Europe.
This year’s championship will see 24 teams per gender competing across eight host nations, turning late summer 2026 into a spectacular celebration of elite volleyball.
The women’s tournament kicks off on August 21, with matches spread across Istanbul (Türkiye), Brno (Czechia), Baku (Azerbaijan), and Göteborg (Sweden). Exciting fixtures include Türkiye vs. Poland in Pool A — a rematch between two volleyball powerhouses — and the much-anticipated Serbia vs. Czechia clash in Pool B. Meanwhile, Pool C will reignite the Netherlands vs. Belgium rivalry, while Pool D sees Italy take on Sweden and France in back-to-back blockbusters.
For the men’s event, Italy’s Pool A opens with a spectacular open-air match at Naples’ Piazza del Plebiscito, featuring Italy against Sweden. Fans can also look forward to key games like Italy vs. Czechia and Italy vs. Slovenia later in September. Up north, Tampere’s Nokia Arena in Finland will host high-voltage matches including Serbia vs. Netherlands, Serbia vs. Belgium, and the fan-favorite Finland vs. Estonia showdown.
Following the pool stages, teams will battle through the Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals. The champions — the new Kings and Queens of European Volleyball — will be crowned in Istanbul (Women) and Milan (Men) on September 6 and 26, respectively.
🎟️ Tickets go on sale this Friday, so secure yours early and be part of the action!
For full schedules and updates, visit the official event website: https://eurovolley.cev.eu/2026
