Nine men’s and six women’s teams to contest MEVZA League 2021-2022
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The upcoming MEVZA League features nine men’s and six women’s elite teams representing five countries. The women’s kick-off will be taking place on September 18, while the men’s season opener is due to follow on September 30.
MEVZA League Men’s teams: UVC Holding GRAZ (AUT), SK Zadruga AICH/DOB (AUT), Union Raiffeisen WALDVIERTEL (AUT), HAOK Mladost ZAGREB (CRO), OK Merkur MARIBOR (SLO), Calcit Volley KAMNIK (SLO), ACH Volley LJUBLJANA (SLO), TJ Spartak MYJAVA (SVK), VKP BRATISLAVA (SVK)
MEVZA League Women’s teams: VB NIEDERÖSTERREICH Sokol/Post (AUT), HAOK Mladost ZAGREB (CRO), OK Marina KAŠTELA (CRO), Vasas Óbuda BUDAPEST (HUN), Calcit Volley KAMNIK (SLO), Nova KBM Branik MARIBOR (SLO)
The women’s and men’s sides initially compete in a double round robin format. After completion of the main rounds, the MEVZA League will be reaching its climax with the Final Four tournaments (hosts will be announced later this year).
Last season the Women’s MEVZA League was cancelled due to the pandemic. The men’s competition, on the other hand, could take place. The defending champions are ACH Volley LJUBLJANA. The Slovenian side won the Final Four tournament 2021 at Zwettl edging their national rivals OK Merkur MARIBOR and OK Calcit KAMNIK.
“I am glad that we managed to hold the men’s competition last season despite the impact of the pandemic. I am particularly pleased that there will be another women’s competition in the upcoming season after a year’s break. This time Slovakia (men) and Hungary (women) are making their comeback in the MEVZA League. Therefore, sides from four countries will compete in both the men’s and women’s leagues. I am really looking forward to the show of strength between these teams. We will broadcast all matches via livestream again. We are also starting this season as an experiment with Fantasy Volleyball in order to generate additional attention from the fans.”
Useful links:
Match schedule 2021/2022 MEVZA League Women