The European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) announced three new strategic partnerships for the next season of the most prestigious men's club tournament –CEV Champions League Volley 2026. Joining the CEV family areHalkbank,Asseco andNicollin – internationally recognized companies that will contribute to the even greater visibility and commercial value of the competition.
According to CEV President Rocco Sikiric, this is an important step in the development of the tournament:
“From day one of my mandate, the goal has been to unlock the untapped commercial potential of the Champions League. The new partners prove that we are achieving real results for the benefit of the entire European volleyball family. A season awaits us that will be exciting from the first to the last day, and with such names by our side, I am confident that this will be the best edition yet – both on and off the court,”he stated to the website of the European Volleyball Confederation.
Profile of the new partners:
Halkbank – one of Turkey's leading financial institutions, long associated with elite volleyball. The bank is now raising its support to a new level, clearly positioning its name alongside the world's most prestigious club tournament. The bank is a main sponsor of the men's volleyball team Halkbank Ankara.
Asseco – one of the largest IT companies in Europe, operating in over 60 countries. Artur Wiza, Vice President of the Board of Asseco Poland, emphasized:“We believe in the power of technology and sport to unite people. The Champions League reflects our values – excellence, strategy, and international cooperation.”The company is a main sponsor of the Polish Asseco Resovia Rzeszów.
Nicollin Groupe- a French leader in sustainable waste management and a long-standing supporter of sport, which is expanding its commitment to European volleyball.
Looking ahead
The partnerships will cover the entire 2026 Men's Champions League season - from the first matches in autumn to the Final Four in May 2026, when the new kings of European volleyball will be crowned.
This announcement comes shortly after the historic partnership withZEREN Group, which will be the title sponsor of the Women's Champions League in the 2025 2026 season. Thus, CEV confirms its commercial upswing and its ambition to turn volleyball into one of the most dynamic and attractive sports for partners on the continent.
