The prices, categories, and release date for a new wave of tickets for the Men's European Volleyball Championship 2026 matches in Italy have been announced – information of direct importance to Bulgarian fans, who, with a successful performance by the national team, might find themselves with a ticket and a path to the final phase of the tournament.
As of Monday, January 26, at 12:00 PM, tickets for the matches in Naples, Modena, and Turin are available again, while passes for the semi-finals and finals in Milan will be released for sale at a later stage.
Italy – Host Cities and Phases
The European Championship will take place from September 10 to 26, 2026, with Italy hosting matches in four cities.
| City | Venue / Location | Phase | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | Piazza del Plebiscito | Opening Match | September 10 |
| Modena | PalaPanini | Group Stage | September 11–17 |
| Turin | PalaVela | Round of 16 and Quarter-finals | September 20–23 |
| Milan | — | Semifinals and Finals | September 25-26 |
For Bulgarian fans, Italy is not a factor at the start of the eliminations, as Sofia hosts the eighth-finals and quarter-finals in our half of the bracket, but upon reaching the semi-finals, the tournament moves entirely to Milan.
What tickets are available now
The Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV) offers tickets at a fixed price of 25 euros for its members, with limited quotas by city.
| City | Category | Number of tickets | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | Category 2 | 1000 | 25 euros |
| Modena | Category 3 | 1000 | 25 euros |
| Turin | Category 3 | 1000 | 25 euros |
Quotas are limited and primarily aimed at the local audience and FIPAV members, meaning that interest in key matches in Turin will be high even in the early phase.
How and where to buy tickets
| Ticket types | Method of purchase |
|---|---|
| Preferential (FIPAV) | Regional committees |
| All others | The TicketOne platform |
TicketOne remains the only official and authorized channel for all other categories.
For fans outside Italy, TicketOne is the real and most reliable option, especially given the expected interest during the knockout stages and the final weekend.
Bulgaria is co-hosting the European Championship, with Sofia hosting the round of 16 and quarter-finals. If they reach the semi-finals, the national team leaves the country and plays in Milan, where the medals will be distributed on September 25 and 26.
Hopefully, in September, Bulgarian fans will have a reason to travel to Italy where the battle for medals will be decided at EURO 2026.
