Tickets for the decisive matches of the 2026 Men's European Volleyball Championship are now on sale. From 12:00 PM today, fans can purchase passes for the two semi-finals and the medal matches, which will be played on September 25 and 26 at the "Unipol Forum" in Assago, near Milan.
The Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV) announced basic prices of 80 euros for the two semi-finals, 85 euros for the bronze medal match and the final, and 160 euros for the entire package of four matches.
However, this is not the total amount the fan will pay for an online purchase.
A check by VolleyWeek on the official TicketOne platform shows that a pre-sale fee and commissions are added to the prices announced by FIPAV. For example, a package advertised for 370 euros reaches 430.10 euros upon payment.
How do 370 euros become 430.10 euros?
The system can be most easily understood with a specific example – a Category 1 package for all four matches in Milan.
370.00 euros – price announced by FIPAV
+ 4.00 euros – pre-sale
= 374.00 euros – ticket price on TicketOne
+ 56.10 euros – commissions and fees
= 430.10 euros – final price
Thus, the difference between the price announced by the federation and the amount that appears for payment is 60.10 euros.
How much do tickets really cost?
In addition to a general package for the four matches, fans can separately purchase a package for the two semi-finals on September 25 or for the bronze medal match and the grand final on September 26. All final amounts indicated by VolleyWeek are for one ticket for one spectator.
| What you are watching | Category | Price announced by FIPAV | You actually pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 4 matches | Category 1 | 370 euros | 430.10 euros |
| All 4 matches | Category 2 | 290 euros | 338.10 euros |
| All 4 matches | Category 3 | 160 euros | 188.60 euros |
| Both semi-finals | Category 1 | 185 euros | 217.35 euros |
| Both semi-finals | Category 2 | 145 euros | 171.35 euros |
| Both semi-finals | Category 3 | 80 euros | 96.60 euros |
| Bronze + final | Category 1 | 190 euros | 223.10 euros |
| Bronze + final | Category 2 | 150 euros | 177.10 euros |
| Bronze + final | Category 3 | 85 euros | 102.35 euros |
The table clearly shows the difference between the officially announced base prices and the final amount when purchasing online. Depending on the selected package and category, additional charges increase the bill by between 16.60 and 60.10 euros. The largest absolute difference is for the four-match package in Category 1.
There is also a small discount for those who choose the entire final weekend. If the two daily packages are purchased separately, their final total price is 10.35 euros higher regardless of the category. Thus, the package for all four matches saves 10.35 euros.
And if you only want to watch the grand final?
TicketOne also allows the purchase of a ticket only for the final for the European title on September 26. Here, the price difference is significantly larger, because in addition to the three main categories, there are Gold, Parterre, and seats with restricted visibility.
For greater clarity, we show the standard categories and the cheapest possible ticket with restricted visibility.
| Ticket only for the final | Base price | You actually pay |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 280 euros | 323.73 euros |
| Parterre | 200 euros | 231.73 euros |
| Category 1 | 140 euros | 162.73 euros |
| Category 2 | 110 euros | 128.23 euros |
| Category 3 | 50 euros | 59.23 euros |
| Category 3 - restricted view | 45 euros | 53.48 euros |
The price difference for the grand final is huge. The cheapest standard ticket is 59.23 euros with all charges, while Gold reaches 323.73 euros. There is also an option for 53.48 euros, but it is for a seat with limited visibility.
3000 tickets at 25 euros for FIPAV registered members
The Italian Federation has also provided a special promotion for its registered members. For them, 3000 tickets in Category 3 sectors will be provided at a fixed price of 25 euros.
Those wishing to take advantage of the offer should contact the FIPAV Lombardy Regional Committee atbiglietti@fipavlombardia.it, with the procedure starting from August 24.
Free tickets for companions of people with disabilities
The organizers have provided a separate procedure for people with disabilities, who can reserve their tickets through the channel specifically designated by FIPAV.
Companions of people with disabilities are also entitled to a free ticket.
The four best teams in Europe and a battle with an even bigger stake
The semi-finals will be played on September 25, and the bronze medal match and the grand final – on September 26 at the "Unipol Forum."
The four best national teams in Europe will remain on the field, and the stake will not only be the continental title. EuroVolley 2026 will also be important in the battle for qualification for the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.
Tickets for the final phase in Milan are sold exclusively through TicketOne – the officially authorized sales channel.
For fans planning a trip to Milan, the most important thing is to consider not only the basic prices published by FIPAV, but the final amount that TicketOne shows before payment.
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