Varna with a chance to host the European Volleyball Championship 2026! 🏐
There is a real possibility that the European Volleyball Championship 2026 will be held in Varna between September 9 and 23! This was reported by the websitemoreto.net,which states that this became clear after a meeting between Mayor Blagomir Kotsev and the President of the Bulgarian Volleyball Federation, Lyubomir Ganev.
📍 Varna - host of elite volleyball?
The potential hosting of the prestigious tournament would turn the sea capital into a center of European volleyball, attracting thousands of fans and bringing significant economic and tourist benefits.
💬 Blagomir Kotsev:
"Varna has excellent conditions for events of such a scale. I am confident that we will organize an unforgettable championship and will welcome the best teams in Europe in the best way."
💬 Lyubomir Ganev:
"We are happy that Varna is about to host the European Championship. This will be a celebration for all volleyball fans and will give an additional boost to our national teams."
🔹 Seven matches of the national team in Varna!
During the discussions, it became clear that the Bulgarian national team will play at least 7 matches in the city, which will provide a great opportunity for fans to support their favorites live.
🏆 The European Championship Cup will be displayed in a special place, so that residents of Varna and guests of the sea capital can see it up close.
📌 Details regarding the organization of the tournament are yet to be finalized, in order to begin preparations for welcoming the best volleyball players on the continent! 🔥🏐
Last year, it became clear that Bulgaria will be one of the hosts of the European Men's Volleyball Championship in 2026. The Old Continent Championship will be held in four countries, and it is currently clear that, in addition to our country, Romania will also be a host. The other two are yet to be announced.
In Bulgaria, the matches of one group, four round of 16 matches, and two quarter-finals will be played. The same was true in 2023. At that time, the matches were in Varna, and fans packed the hall for all our matches.
photos:moreto.netand Nikolay Varadinov
