A stunning upset and a spirited comeback marked the start of the 2026/27 Polish men’s volleyball season, as newly promoted GKS Katowice swept defending champions Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie 3-0, while PGE Projekt Warszawa rallied to beat Energa Indykpol AZS Olsztyn 3-1.
Katowice defied expectations with a commanding performance against the title favorites, holding their nerve in three tight sets. Michał Superlak led the winners with 13 points, while Łukasz Szymański and Wojciech Włodarczyk added 11 each. Bartłomiej Bołądź scored 14 for Zawiercie.
The hosts outperformed the champions in attacking efficiency (46%-38%), with setter Aleksa Batak earning MVP honors.
In Warsaw, Projekt bounced back from losing a dramatic opening set to take control against Olsztyn.
Bartosz Bednorz led the hosts with 15 points, followed by Bartosz Gomułka and Yurii Semeniuk with 12 each. Paweł Halaba scored 13 for the visitors.
Warsaw held the advantage in attack (48%-38%) and blocking (12-7), while Olsztyn committed 39 errors. Semeniuk was named MVP after contributing eight successful attacks, three blocks and one ace.
Results | Round 1
GKS Katowice – Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie 3-0 (26-24, 25-23, 25-22)
MVP: Aleksa Batak
PGE Projekt Warszawa – Energa Indykpol AZS Olsztyn 3-1 (27-29, 25-23, 25-17, 25-16)
MVP: Yurii Semeniuk