CEV EuroVolley 2026 - Men's European Volleyball Championship

The Men's European Volleyball Championship comes to Turin

In September 2026, elite international volleyball arrives in the capital of Piedmont: the CEV EuroVolley 2026, the Men's European Volleyball Championship organized by the Confédération Européenne de Volleyball (CEV), brings some of the most anticipated matches of the entire event to the PalaVela in Turin. From September 20 to 23, 2026, the iconic venue on Via Ventimiglia, in the Lingotto-Italia '61 district, will host the tournament's knockout phase, with world-class teams ready to battle for a place in the race for the continental title.

A four-nation continental tournament

The 2026 edition of the Men's EuroVolley runs from September 9 to 26, 2026, involving 24 national teams across four host countries: Italy (with Naples, Modena, Turin, and Milan), Bulgaria, Finland, and Romania. The Italian leg is the heart of the competition: the opening match is scheduled in Naples, the group stage continues in Modena, while Turin takes the baton for the knockout phase, and Milan hosts the semi-finals and final in the city's new arena.

What's at stake at the PalaVela

The PalaVela in Turin is the venue for the round of 16 (scheduled for September 20 and 21) and the quarter-finals (scheduled for September 23). These are crucial matches, decisive for accessing the semi-finals and the fight for medals. The bracket at the PalaVela includes:

• Round of 16: EF1 (A1 vs C4), EF2 (C1 vs A4), EF3 (A2 vs C3), EF4 (C2 vs A3)
• Quarter-finals: QF1 (winner of EF1 vs winner of EF4) and QF2 (winner of EF2 vs winner of EF3)

The exact lineups will be defined at the end of the group stage, but the level is guaranteed: these matchups will feature the best national teams to emerge from the four groups.

The PalaVela, a Turin icon

Inaugurated in 1961 and extensively renovated for the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics, the PalaVela is one of the city's landmark facilities, with a capacity of over 8,000 spectators. Over the years, it has hosted major sporting and entertainment events, including the 2015 Men's European Volleyball Championship. Its recognizable sail-shaped roof makes it one of the most distinctive landmarks in the Turin skyline, perfect for hosting an international event of this scale.

A major event for the city and Piedmont

For Turin and the Piedmont region, EuroVolley 2026 represents a prestigious sporting and tourism opportunity, fitting into a 2026 season particularly rich for Turin volleyball, which is also a candidate to host other major events in the discipline. The matches at the PalaVela combine competitive spectacle, an international atmosphere, and the passion of a city that loves sport.