Sultanlar Ligi Opening Week Roundup: Big Teams Shine in 2025-26 Kickoff

The 2025–2026 season of the Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi kicked off in style, delivering a thrilling first week of volleyball action across Turkey. 

All the powerhouse teams opened the season with victories, setting the stage for what promises to be one of the most fiercely competitive campaigns yet in one of the world’s most demanding volleyball leagues.

VakifBank, the reigning league champions, opened their campaign with a solid 3–1 win over Zeren Spor, showing depth and control despite dropping the second set.

Eczacıbaşı Dynavit made a commanding statement with a straight-sets victory over Kuzeyboru, showcasing their championship ambitions early.

Fenerbahçe Medicana overcame a second-set stumble to defeat Aras Spor 3-1, with their offensive firepower proving too much to handle.

Galatasaray Daikin swept Aydın BBSK, but not without resistance, especially in a nail-biting second set that ended 26-24.

Türk Hava Yolları bounced back from a second-set loss to dispatch Bahçelievler Bld. 3-1, demonstrating resilience and depth.

Nilüfer Bld. Eker edged past Göztepe in four sets, with a tense third set (27-25) proving pivotal.

Beşiktaş thrilled their fans with a 3-1 comeback win over İlbank, shaking off a first-set loss.

As the dust settles on Week 1, all eyes now turn to the upcoming clashes in Week 2, set to begin on Saturday, October 18. With early momentum at stake, the race for the top is already heating up.