Discover key details about six prominent teams — Bielsko-Biała, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Mielec, DevelopRes Rzeszów, Chemik Police, and Commercecon Łódź — as the new Tauron Liga season approaches.
The Polish Tauron Liga, recognized as one of the world`s rapidly expanding women`s national volleyball leagues, is gearing up for its 2025-2026 season launch next weekend, commencing with the initial fixtures of the regular season.
Featuring Poland`s top 12 teams, this league brings together both national team stars and leading international talents. They engage in a thrilling and competitive pursuit of the championship, which has seen three different victors in as many seasons. Continuing from last season, all matches throughout the 2025-2026 campaign will be broadcast live.
The regular season in Poland is scheduled to run from October 9 until March 21. Following this, the top eight teams will progress to the playoffs. These playoffs feature quarterfinal and semifinal rounds contested in best-of-three series, culminating in a best-of-five Grand Final.
As the opening serve rapidly approaches, we`re providing insights into the 12 participating teams. This article focuses on the first six:
Team Overviews
BKS BOSTIK ZGO Bielsko-Biała
Bielsko-Biała, a club steeped in Polish volleyball tradition, boasts eight Tauron Liga titles, with their most recent triumph in 2009-2010. They concluded the 2024-2025 season in fourth place. Under the guidance of coach Bartłomiej Piekarczyk, the squad features prominent players such as Polish national middle blocker Aleksandra Gryka and Estonian opposite Kertu Laak. During the offseason, Bielsko-Biała saw the departure of two Polish national team talents, setter Julia Nowicka and outside hitter Julia Piasecka. To bolster their roster, the team turned to international recruitment, signing Estonian Kristiine Miilen, Serbian Ljubica Kecman, and Hungarian Réka Bozóki-Szedmák to reinforce the outside hitter position.
ECO HARPOON LOS Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki
After clinching victory in last year`s Polish second division, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki is poised for its inaugural season in the Tauron Liga in 2025-2026. Coach Bartosz Kujawski`s team retained seven key players instrumental in their promotion, including libero Anna Bodasińska, outside hitter Katarzyna Kowalczyk, and opposite Malwina Stachowiak, for their elite league debut. To enhance their roster with valuable top-tier experience, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki acquired opposite Paulina Reiter and outside hitter Barbara Zakościelna. American setter Krysten Garrison represents the team`s sole international player among the new recruits.
ITA TOOLS STAL Mielec
Mielec`s most successful Tauron Liga season was in 1999-2000, where they secured a second-place finish. Last season, they placed eighth. Miłosz Majka, who was promoted from assistant to head coach mid-campaign, remains at the helm. This offseason saw the departure of last season`s top scorer, opposite Oliwia Sieradzka, along with six other players, notably setter Pola Janicka. Key new additions for Mielec include setter Julia Bińczycka, Canadian opposite Natasha Calkins, outside hitter Anna Bączyńska, and middle blocker Magdalena Ociepa. These new talents are expected to form the team`s core alongside returning players such as outside hitter Aleksandra Adamczyk, middle blocker Gabriela Ponikowska, and libero Izabela Dąbrowska.
KS DevelopRes Rzeszów
Having achieved five consecutive second-place finishes, DevelopRes Rzeszów finally claimed their inaugural Tauron Liga championship in the 2024-2025 season. Defending their title will present a significant challenge, especially after an offseason that saw the departure of several key figures, including middle blockers Agnieszka Korneluk, Magdalena Jurczyk, and Weronika Centka-Tietianiec; outside hitters Monika Fedusio and Elizabet Vicet; Brazilian opposite Sabrina Machado; and head coach Stéphane Antiga. Under the new leadership of Spanish coach Cesar Hernández, DevelopRes Rzeszów will rely on returning talents like setter Katarzyna Wenerska, libero Aleksandra Szczygłowska, and Dutch outside hitter Marrit Jasper to integrate and guide their new acquisitions. These new signings feature opposite Oliwia Sieradzka, outside hitter Julita Piasecka, middle blocker Dominika Pierzchała, and Belgian middle blocker Laura Heyrman.
LOTTO Chemik Police
Chemik Police stands as the most dominant force in the Tauron Liga over the past three decades, holding an impressive 11 titles. Despite this history, they finished seventh in the previous season. With head coach Dawid Michor continuing his tenure, the team experienced significant player departures, notably outside hitter Martyna Grajber-Nowakowska and middle blockers Dominika Pierzchała and Magdalena Ociepa. To bolster their squad, Chemik Police`s primary acquisition was Polish national team outside hitter Natalia Mędrzyk. Other new additions include setter Matylda Grabowska, outside hitter Wiktoria Przybyło, and middle blockers Kinga Różyńska and Adrianna Rybak-Czyrniańska. Returning key players for the upcoming season include outside hitter Julia Hewelt, outside hitter Julia Orzoł, and libero Agata Nowak.
ŁKS Commercecon Łódź
Three-time Tauron Liga champions (1982-1983, 2018-2019, 2022-2023), Commercecon Łódź secured a second-place finish last season. Following a short period with former player Zbigniew Bartan at the helm towards the end of the previous campaign, Adrian Chylińsk assumes the role of head coach for the 2025-2026 season. The offseason brought considerable player movement, with notable departures including outside hitters Zuzanna Górecka, Natalia Mędrzyk, and Lana Ščuka; setter Marlena Kowalewska; libero Maria Stenzel; and middle blocker Klaudia Alargieska (who remains with the team but will be inactive this season). The team`s foundational returning players will be middle blocker Anna Obiała, Brazilian outside hitter Regiane Bidias, and Ukrainian opposite Anastasiia Hryshchuk. They are joined by new recruits such as Brazilian outside hitter Mariana Brambilla, Canadian outside hitter Thana Fayad, middle blocker Katarzyna Nowak, and libero Anna Pawłowska.
Oliver Wrenwick