The CEV Champions League 2027 Women group stage is officially set, mapping out an elite roadmap for Europe's premier clubs from late November 2026 through February 2027.
Pool A
Reigning champions VakıfBank Istanbul headline the opening group as heavy favorites to dictate the tempo and defend their continental crown. The Turkish powerhouse will face rigorous testing from Poland's Uni Opole and France's Volley Mulhouse Alsace. 
The quartet will be completed by the advancing winner from the 3rd Round qualifiers (Matches CLVW 09/10), establishing a highly physical group.
Pool B
While this group features two historic Italian titans colliding early, A. Carrara Prosecco DOC Conegliano (Imoco) enters as the overwhelmingly dominant force, widely considered practically untouchable even for domestic rivals Igor Gorgonzola Novara. 
Imoco remains the heavy favorite to sweep the group seamlessly. Novara, alongside Poland's KS Developres Rzeszów and Germany's Dresdner SC, will likely face a fierce battle to secure points behind the Italian giants.
Pool C
Fenerbahçe Medicana Istanbul faces an explosive encounter against Italy's Numia Vero Volley Milano. This high-profile matchup stands as one of the most anticipated duels of the entire 4th Round, showcasing world-class rosters on both sides. 
France's Levallois Paris Saint Cloud and Hungary's Vasas Óbuda Budapest round out the group, facing a steep uphill battle against two legitimate title contenders.
Pool D
All eyes will be locked on this pool as Italy's Savino Del Bene Scandicci goes head-to-head with Turkish giants Eczacıbasi Peron Istanbul. This powerhouse clash is heavily amplified by a dramatic narrative, as star opposite Ekaterina Antropova—now leading Eczacıbasi—makes an emotional and high-stakes return to face her former squad in Scandicci. 
Serbia's Tent Obrenovac and a 3rd Round qualifier (Matches CLVW 11/12) complete this highly volatile group.
Pool E
Galatasaray Daikin Istanbul marks a triumphant return to the ultimate European stage after capturing the 2026 CEV Cup title. The Turkish side has inherited a highly favorable draw to mount a deep tournament run. 
Placed in Pool E, they avoid the absolute top-tier Italian seeds and will battle Poland's PGE Budowlani Łódź, Germany's VfB Suhl Thüringen, and Romania's C.S.O. Voluntari 2005 for a clear path into the knockout phases.
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