2026 Men's Volleyball European Championship
David Chelly, January 23, 2026
The Men's Volleyball European Championship, also called EuroVolley, brings together the continent's best national teams. The 2026 edition is contested from September 9 to 26, 2026 and keeps a 24-team format, with a group stage followed by a knockout phase.
Dates and host countries
The 2026 Men's EuroVolley takes place from September 9 to 26, 2026. The competition is co-hosted by Italy, Bulgaria, Finland and Romania, with matches split across several host cities.
Cities and venues
In Italy, matches are held notably in Naples, Modena, Turin and Milan, with the opening set for Naples and the end of the competition scheduled for Milan. Bulgaria hosts matches in Sofia, Finland in Tampere, and Romania in Cluj-Napoca, allowing the competition to be followed in major venues well connected to local infrastructure.
Format
The group stage is used to establish the standings and set the final bracket. The best-ranked teams advance to the round of 16, then the quarterfinals, semifinals and final. For schedules, exact venues match by match, tickets and access information, the official CEV page remains the reference.
Record
Historically, Russia is the most decorated nation with fourteen titles, twelve of which were won by the USSR. Italy follows with seven titles, then Czechia and Serbia with three titles each.