Italy aims for the EuroVolley 2026 title after finishing third in the Volleyball Nations League last month. Following this preparation, head coach Julio Velasco finalized the 14-player roster for the tournament. 
Notably, Ekaterina Antropova is listed as an outside hitter. Outside hitter Loveth Omoruyi is excluded from the list due to an injury sustained during the warm-up tournament in Poland.
Official 14-Player Roster
  • Setters: Carlotta Cambi, Alessia Orro
  • Outside Hitters: Stella Nervini, Myriam Sylla, Gaia Giovannini, Ekaterina Antropova
  • Middle Blockers: Denise Meli, Anna Danesi (Captain), Linda Nwakalor, Sarah Fahr
  • Opposites: Merit Adigwe, Paola Egonu
  • Liberos: Ilaria Spirito, Eleonora Fersino
The tournament will take place between August 21 and September 6, 2026. Italy will play in Group D alongside Sweden, Montenegro, France, Slovakia, and Croatia.