The women`s CEV Champions League Volley 2026, recognized globally as the premier club competition in volleyball, is set to undergo a significant transformation. It will now operate under a naming partnership with ZEREN Group, a landmark agreement marking a pivotal moment for European volleyball, especially for the women`s game. This sector enjoys immense popularity and success in Türkiye, the country where ZEREN Group was founded before expanding its operations across four continents and into eight diverse sectors, including energy, shipping, trading, media, hospitality, professional services, manufacturing, and banking.
This groundbreaking collaboration stems from the CEV leadership`s strategic efforts to elevate the CEV Champions League Volley. The aim is to solidify its position as the exclusive platform where the world`s top players converge to deliver thrilling action in an electric atmosphere. This partnership represents the first naming agreement of its kind for the competition in nearly a decade, with further commercial collaborations expected to be unveiled soon.
CEV President Roko Sikirić stated, “During my CEV presidential campaign, I clearly articulated my goal: to leverage the immense and largely untapped potential of the CEV Champions League Volley. With ZEREN Group joining us, I am confident we can unlock this potential and elevate the competition to unprecedented levels. Both players and fans can anticipate an unforgettable experience as we work synergistically with our naming partner to establish the women`s CEV ZEREN Group Champions League Volley as a benchmark in international volleyball and a true global reference for women`s sports.”
Mustafa Yiğit Zeren, Chairman and CEO of Zeren Group, expressed immense pride and enthusiasm in becoming the naming partner for the world`s leading volleyball league. He emphasized, “As we continue to make significant contributions to the Turkish economy through our investments and operations, our commitment to supporting team sports and athletes, particularly women`s volleyball, remains steadfast. This partnership with CEV signifies a major milestone not only for our organization but also for the future of Turkish volleyball. I firmly believe that the CEV ZEREN Group Champions League Volley will propel the sport to new heights and inspire a new generation of young girls to pursue their dreams and achieve their full potential.”
Under the terms of the agreement, the 2026 edition of the competition will officially be known as the CEV ZEREN Group Champions League Volley 2026 Women. While early rounds are scheduled to commence in October, fans can already look forward to the eagerly anticipated Drawing of Lots. This event will take place tomorrow, July 15 at 12:00 CEST, broadcast live from the Broadcasting Centre Europe (BCE) in Luxembourg City on CEV`s official channels.
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