The pool stage of the CEV ZEREN Group Champions League 2026 has wrapped up, confirming the 11 teams still in contention for a place at the Final Four in Istanbul. After six demanding rounds, Europe’s elite have separated from the rest.
Italy and Türkiye lead the way with four teams each, joined by clubs from Poland, Greece, and Germany. Defending champions A. Carraro Prosecco DOC Conegliano remain on track to make history by targeting a third straight title.
Direct Quarterfinal Qualifiers (Pool Winners)
- Pool A: VakıfBank Istanbul
- Pool B: Fenerbahçe Medicana Istanbul
- Pool C: Eczacıbaşı Istanbul
- Pool D: A. Carraro Prosecco DOC Conegliano
- Pool E: KS Developres Rzeszów
Eczacıbaşı and Developres Rzeszów will face each other in the first confirmed quarterfinal tie.
Play-Off Teams (Feb 17–26)
- Savino Del Bene Scandicci
- Igor Gorgonzola Novara
- Numia Vero Volley Milano
- Ankara Zeren Spor Kulübü
- SSC Palmberg Schwerin
- Best third-placed team: Olympiacos Piraeus
Champions League Exit, Europe Continues
- CS Volei Alba Blaj
- PGE Budowlani Łódź
- Dresdner SC
- Levallois Paris Saint-Cloud
These teams move on to the CEV Volleyball Cup 2026 quarterfinals.
With the knockout rounds ahead, the path to Istanbul is set—and the race for European glory is heating up.