#CLVolleyW Contenders Set for Domestic Season Openers

The wait is over — women’s volleyball across Europe is back in full swing, with the continent’s top leagues serving up their opening-week excitement. As the new season begins, Europe’s premier clubs, the #CLVolleyW contenders, are stepping onto the court with renewed ambitions, fresh rosters, and eyes firmly set on both domestic glory and continental success.

In Turkey, the Sultanlar League season opens with an immediate highlight: a face-off between two CEV Champions League Volley teams, Ankara Zeren Spor Kulubu and VakifBank Istanbul. The reigning Turkish champions and last season’s #CLVolleyW semifinalists, VakifBank will look to make a strong statement following their recent Super Cup loss to Fenerbahce. With their roster built around power, depth, and precision, VakifBank aim to start their title defense with a commanding performance. Zeren, on the other hand, approach the season with ambitious goals of their own — and an upset over one of Europe’s strongest teams would be the perfect way to announce their intentions. Meanwhile, the other Turkish #CLVolleyW representatives, Fenerbahce Medicana Istanbul and Eczacibasi Dynavit Istanbul, are set to open their campaigns against less challenging opposition and are expected to start the season with straightforward wins.

In Italy, the league got underway last week, and all four of the nation’s #CLVolleyW teams began their journeys with victories. Defending #CLVolleyW champions A. Carraro Prosecco Doc Conegliano overcame early struggles to secure a 3-2 win in their opener, and will now aim for a cleaner, more controlled performance this weekend. Savino Del Bene Scandicci, Vero Volley Milano, and Igor Gorgonzola Novara each impressed in their first outings and will look to maintain that winning rhythm as they gear up for another competitive season on both domestic and continental fronts.

Over in Poland, the country’s #CLVolleyW representatives are also preparing for a strong start. Defending national champions KS Developres Rzeszów, runners-up ŁKS Commercecon Łódź, and PGE Budowlani Łódź all enter the season as clear favorites in their opening fixtures. Each side will be targeting a confident 3-0 win to set the tone for their long journey.

Across the continent, Europe’s volleyball elite are returning to action with expectations running high. While the early weeks of the season can often deliver surprises and unpredictability, one thing is certain — the best teams are ready to show their strength from the very first serve. As domestic leagues take flight and the road to #CLVolleyW glory begins anew, fans can expect a season packed with drama, rivalry, and world-class volleyball.