VfB Suhl LOTTO Thüringen and Dresdner SC will face off in the Women’s Volleyball Bundesliga final after both sides secured decisive semi-final victories, setting up a historic championship clash.
Suhl continued their remarkable season by reaching the final for the first time in club history. The Thüringen side defeated defending champions SSC Palmberg Schwerin in straight sets, winning 3:0 (25:22, 25:22, 25:17) to complete a 2–0 series sweep.
Dresden, meanwhile, advanced after a hard-fought five-set victory over Allianz MTV Stuttgart. In front of 3,000 fans, the team coached by Alexander Waibl won 3:2 (20:25, 25:21, 25:23, 24:26, 15:13). After a slow start, Dresden grew into the match, with improved reception and a strong collective display. A key contribution came from young substitute Teresa Ziegenbalg, while top scorer Marta Levinska delivered decisive points in the closing stages.
The final marks the first all-central German showdown in the competition. Suhl are chasing a maiden title, while Dresden aim to secure their seventh championship and first since 2021. The best-of-five series begins on April 15 in Suhl.
Results
SSC Palmberg Schwerin – VfB Suhl LOTTO Thüringen 0:3 (25:22, 25:22, 25:17)
Dresdner SC – Allianz MTV Stuttgart 3:2 (20:25, 25:21, 25:23, 24:26, 15:13)
