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GKS Katowice returned to PlusLiga in Poland

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May 11, 2026 at 08:25

GKS Katowice returned to PlusLiga in Poland

GKS Katowice won the PLS 1. Liga title and secured promotion to PlusLiga, after defeating BBTS Bielsko-Biała with 3-1 wins in the final series. In the decisive fourth match, Katowice dominated with a clear 3:0(25:19,25:19,25:20) victory as guests.
The team, led by Emil Siewiorek, achieved its goal of an immediate return to the elite after relegation last season. Significantly strengthened with experienced players like Grzegorz Pająk, Wojciech Włodarczyk, and Michał Superlak, the team dominated throughout the campaign.
GKS finished the regular season as leader with 24 wins from 30 matches and 72 points, and in the playoffs, they went through KSPS Siedlce, KKS Mickiewicz Kluczbork, and BBTS Bielsko-Biała.

StageOpponentSeries Result
Quarter-finalKSPS Siedlce2-0
Semi-finalKKS Mickiewicz Kluczbork2-1
FinalBBTS Bielsko-Biała3-1

GKS showed consistency and class throughout the entire season, deservedly returning among the best in Poland.