European volleyball reaches a key moment with a partnership that will take the most prestigious club tournament to a new level
As it continues to increase its global influence and assert its status as the world's most prestigious club competition, the women'sCEV Champions League Volley 2026will be held under a new official name, bearing the brand of the title sponsor ZEREN Group. This landmark agreement marks a significant milestone for European volleyball, especially for the women's game, which enjoys exceptional popularity and success in Turkey - the country where ZEREN Group was founded before expanding across four continents and into eight different sectors, including energy, shipping, trade, media, hospitality, professional services, manufacturing, and banking.
Result of a strategic vision for the future of European volleyball
This revolutionary collaboration is the fruit of targeted efforts by the CEV management to take the Champions League Volley to new heights and cement its position as the only stage where the world's best players meet to give fans breathtaking moments in a unique atmosphere. This is the first title sponsorship agreement for the tournament in almost a decade, and additional commercial partnerships are expected in the near future.
"My goal, which I clearly expressed during my campaign for CEV President, was to capitalize on the enormous and still largely untapped potential of the Champions League Volley. With ZEREN Group by our side, I am confident that we can unlock this potential and elevate the tournament to an unprecedented level. Players and fans can expect an unforgettable experience as we develop this synergy with our naming partner to make the women'sCEV ZEREN Group Champions League Volleya benchmark for international volleyball and a true example for women's sports globally," said CEV President Rocco Sikić.
Turkey looks with pride to the future of women's volleyball
Mustafa Yiğit Zeren, Chairman and CEO of ZEREN Group, expressed his great pride and enthusiasm to become a title partner of the world's leading volleyball league and emphasized:
"As we continue our efforts to contribute significantly to the Turkish economy through our investments and operations, we remain deeply committed to supporting team sports and athletes, especially women's volleyball. This partnership with CEV represents an important milestone not only for our organization but also for the future of Turkish volleyball. I am confident that theCEV ZEREN Group Champions League Volleywill elevate the sport to a new level and inspire a new generation of girls to follow their dreams and unleash their full potential."
What's next?
Under the agreement, the 2026 edition will officially be namedCEV ZEREN Group Champions League Volley 2026 Women. The season will begin in October with the early rounds, but fans already have reason to be excited - tomorrow, onJuly 15th at 13:00 Bulgarian time, the long-awaited draw for the tournament, which will be broadcast live on CEV channels from Broadcasting Centre Europe (BCE) in Luxembourg.
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