For the third round of the Saforelle Power 6, tension ran high across every court. In Mulhouse, the crowd witnessed pure drama as the home team battled hard to edge past Cannes in a thrilling 3–2 win. Down two sets to one, Mulhouse found the strength to turn things around, snatching the tie-break 16–14.
At the same time, Vandoeuvre Nancy was unstoppable at home, sweeping Chamalières 3–0 to take the top spot in the standings. Over in Le Cannet, Volero needed all their nerve to beat Terville-Florange in another five-set showdown, while Saint-Dié surprised Béziers with a 3–2 victory.
Earlier in the evening, Évreux finally found relief. Backed by their home fans, the team coached by Simon Garel earned their first win of the season, defeating France Avenir 3–1.
Up top, Paris Levallois Saint-Cloud, the double defending champions, recovered from their early stumble against Bordeaux Mérignac. The Parisians took control and won 3–1, now sharing the lead with Vandoeuvre Nancy before the next round on October 25.
- POL W: DevelopRes Rzeszów Beat Chemik Police
- JPN M: Tokyo Edge Nagano in a Five-Set Thriller
- BRA M: Sada Cruzeiro Overcomes Joinville
- CEV CL M: Las Palmas Grind Out 3–1 Win Over Olympiacos in Rentis
- CEV CL W: Benfica Outplays OTP Banka Branik
