The CEV Women`s Champions League Volley 2026, recognized globally as the world’s most prestigious club competition and continuously expanding its appeal, will now operate under a significant naming partnership with ZEREN Group. This groundbreaking agreement represents a pivotal moment for European Volleyball, particularly for the women`s game, which enjoys immense popularity and success in Türkiye. ZEREN Group, originating in Türkiye, has established a broad presence across four continents, diversifying its operations into eight distinct sectors, including energy, shipping, trading, media, hospitality, professional services, manufacturing, and banking.
CEV President, Mr. Roko Sikirić (right) and Seda Zeren Adıgüzel, Board Member of Zeren Group (left)
This innovative collaboration is the culmination of strategic efforts by the CEV leadership to elevate the CEV Champions League Volley to unprecedented levels and further solidify its standing as the exclusive arena where the world’s top players converge to deliver thrilling performances in an electrifying atmosphere. This marks the first naming rights agreement of its kind for the competition in nearly a decade, with more commercial partnerships anticipated to be announced in due course.
“My goal, which I expressed clearly during my CEV presidential campaign, was to capitalise on the immense and still largely untapped potential of the CEV Champions League Volley. With ZEREN Group by our side, I am confident that we can unlock that potential and elevate the competition to unprecedented levels. Players and fans alike can expect an unforgettable experience, as we develop this synergy with our naming partner to make the women’s CEV ZEREN Group Champions League Volley a benchmark in international Volleyball and a true reference for women’s sport globally.”
— CEV President Roko Sikirić
CEV President, Mr. Roko Sikirić (right) and Seda Zeren Adıgüzel, Board Member of Zeren Group (left)
Seda Zeren Adıgüzel, Board Member of ZEREN Group, conveyed her profound pride and enthusiasm regarding becoming the naming partner for the world’s premier volleyball league. She stated:
“As we continue our efforts to contribute meaningfully to the Turkish economy through our investments and operations, we remain deeply committed to supporting team sports and athletes, especially women’s Volleyball. This partnership with CEV marks a significant milestone not only for our organisation but also for the future of Turkish Volleyball. I firmly believe that the CEV ZEREN Group Champions League Volley will elevate the sport to new heights and inspire a new generation of young girls to chase their dreams and realise their full potential.”
— Seda Zeren Adıgüzel, Board Member of Zeren Group
According to the agreement, the 2026 edition of the competition will officially be titled the CEV ZEREN Group Champions League Volley 2026 Women. While the season is scheduled to commence in October with its early rounds, fans have an immediate event to look forward to: the highly anticipated Drawing of Lots, set to take place tomorrow, July 15, at 12:00 CEST. This event will be broadcast live on CEV’s official channels from the Broadcasting Centre Europe (BCE) in Luxembourg City.
