# Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi sponsorship and season launch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vodafone-sultanlar-ligi-sponsorship-and-season-launch
> Updated: 2026-10-28T07:15:28.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The 43rd season of the Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi in Turkey commenced with 14 teams competing across seven cities. The season introduced a revised foreign player rule allowing up to six foreign players per 14-person roster, with a limit of three on the court at once.

Following the season launch, the Turkish Volleyball Federation and Vodafone officially extended their partnership for an additional three years. The agreement maintains Vodafone as the title sponsor of the Sultanlar Ligi and the main sponsor for the Turkish Women’s National Volleyball Teams across all age groups.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Vodafone extends Turkish volleyball sponsorship for three years

Vodafone has extended its sponsorship of the Turkish Volleyball Federation for three years, continuing its support for the Sultanlar Ligi and the Women’s National Volleyball Teams.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vodafone-extends-turkish-volleyball-sponsorship-for-three-years

### 2026-10-01: Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi begins 43rd season in Turkey

The 43rd season of the Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi begins in Turkey, featuring 14 teams and new foreign player regulations. Key opening matches will be broadcast live on TRT Spor.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vodafone-sultanlar-ligi-begins-43rd-season-in-turkey

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