The European Volleyball Confederation officially announced the full schedule for the Champions League group stage matches, and the Bulgarian champion Maritza (Plovdiv) now knows its exact path in itsninth consecutive participationamong the European elite.
After successfully overcoming Croatian Dinamo (Zagreb), the Yellow-Blues were placed inGroup E, where three of the leading clubs on the Old Continent await them –Developres (Rzeszów)from Poland, the German championPalmberg (Schwerin)and the ambitious FrenchLevallois Paris Saint Cloud.
The group stage starts at the end of November and concludes in early February 2026, with Maritza beginning with a tough away match in Poland.
📅 Maritza's Full Schedule in Group E
| Date | Time | Home Team | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 26, 2025 | 19:00 (CET) | Developres (Rzeszów) | Maritsa (Plovdiv) |
| December 2, 2025 | 18:30 | Maritsa (Plovdiv) | Palmberg (Schwerin) |
| January 7, 2026 | 18:30 | Maritsa (Plovdiv) | Levallois Paris Saint Cloud |
| January 15, 2026 | 19:00 (CET) | Palmberg (Schwerin) | Maritsa (Plovdiv) |
| January 27, 2026 | 18:30 | Maritsa (Plovdiv) | Developres (Rzeszów) |
| February 4, 2026 | 21:00 (CET) | Levallois Paris Saint Cloud | Maritsa (Plovdiv) |
The schedule offers a balanced alternation of home and away matches, with two consecutive games in Plovdiv – against Palmberg and Levallois – providing an opportunity to accumulate important points in front of the home crowd. The final away game in France could prove crucial in the fight for advancement.
🔎 What awaits the champions of Bulgaria?
A tough start, but a chance for a strong finish
The opening away game in Rzeszów is a test of the highest degree – Polish teams traditionally rely on aggressive serving and extremely organized defense. For Maritsa, stable reception and effective attacking solutions in long rallies, where saved balls in defense can turn the tide of the games, will be crucial.
Two home games – a golden opportunity
The second and third rounds in "Kolodruma" hall are a crucial moment. Matches in Plovdiv have always been the team's strong zone, and this must be capitalized on.
The final clashes – high-stakes battles
The away game in Germany and the decisive duel in France in the final round could determine Maritsa's fate in the tournament.
Maritsa enters a group that is both challenging and entirely surmountable. With good rotation, stable serving, and concentration in key moments, the Yellow-Blues can dream of qualifying for the Champions League eliminations.
