# Greek Novibet Volley League 2026-27 preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-novibet-volley-league-2026-27-preparations
> Updated: 2026-09-08T14:23:20.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Hellenic Volleyball Clubs Association (ESAP) prepared for the 2026-27 Novibet Volley League season by confirming team participation and implementing new technical standards. These standards include a mandate for all teams to use a taraflex playing surface and plans to upgrade the Video Check/VAR system. ESAP also extended its partnership with Genius Sports for five years.

Following a season draw held on September 8 in Spata, Attica, the league schedule was finalized. The upcoming season will consist of 12 competing teams, including PAOK, OFI, Kifisia, Panionios, Kalamata, Panathinaikos, Aris, Rethymno NOPE, Olympiacos, Syros Phoenix, and Milos.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Volley League 2026-27 schedule announced following season draw

The 2026-2027 Volley League schedule has been set following a draw in Spata, featuring 12 teams including PAOK, OFI, and Panathinaikos.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volley-league-2026-27-schedule-announced-following-season-draw

### 2026-09-03: Novibet Volley League draw scheduled for September 8 in Spata

The Novibet Volley League 2026-27 draw is set for September 8 in Spata. ESAP confirmed all teams will participate, including TAA Rethymno and TAA Aris, and mandated taraflex surfaces for all venues.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novibet-volley-league-draw-scheduled-for-september-8-in-spata

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Cite as: Greek Novibet Volley League 2026-27 preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-novibet-volley-league-2026-27-preparations