[REVISION HISTORY]

Turkish men's volleyball league season preparations

Updated 1 time since CLSTR started tracking revisions of this situation.

What changed

2026-10-09 21:39 UTC → 2026-10-18 10:53 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Professional men's volleyball clubs in Turkey are preparing for the upcoming SMS Grup Efeler Ligi and European competitions. Ziraat Bankkart head coach Mustafa Kavaz announced the team aims to defend its league championship and reach the CEV Champions League final following a season in which the club won three trophies. The team has conducted training camps in Ankara and Alanya to prepare for the new campaign. Halkbank Men's Volleyball Team is also entering its preparation phase. Head coach Radostin Stoytchev and captain Matey Kaziyski indicated the team is working to establish a new identity and playing style. The club expects high-level competition domestically against opponents such as Galatasaray and internationally against teams like Italy's Modena. The 2026-2027 SMS Grup Efeler Ligi season has officially commenced. In the opening week, Ziraat Bankkart secured a 3-0 victory against Fenerbahçe Medicana at the Burhan Felek Vestel Volleyball Hall, winning sets 25-22, 25-21, and 25-22. The match featured strong performances from Yuki Ishikawa, Nimir Abdelaziz, and Trevor Clevenot. The league features 14 teams from nine different cities, with the highest representation coming from Istanbul and Ankara. The regular season is scheduled to conclude on April 4, 2027.

Versions

Only revisions since CLSTR began indexing content versions appear here. Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.