Allianz MTV Stuttgart opened the 2026-27 German Women’s Volleyball Bundesliga with a convincing 3-0 victory over Dresdner SC. Defending champions VfB Suhl, SSC Palmberg Schwerin, USC Münster, TSV Flacht, and Schwarz-Weiß Erfurt also secured opening-round wins.
Stuttgart Takes Control in Dresden
Stuttgart won 25-18, 26-24, 25-21 in front of more than 2,700 spectators in Dresden. Konstantin Bitter’s side showed composure in the decisive moments. Dresden suffered an early setback when captain Patricia Nestler left the court injured.
Erfurt Completes the Round’s Biggest Comeback
Schwarz-Weiß Erfurt recovered from two sets down to beat newly promoted Rote Raben Vilsbiburg 3-2, producing the round’s biggest comeback. Lina-Marie Lieb earned MVP honors after the thrilling five-set battle.
Suhl and Münster Secure Wins
Defending champions VfB Suhl swept Skurios Volleys Borken 3-0. USC Münster defeated VC Wiesbaden 3-1, led by Elena Kömmling‘s 15 points.
Other Results
SSC Palmberg Schwerin recorded a straight-set victory over Aachen, while TSV Flacht defeated ETV Hamburg 3-1.
Bundesliga Round 1 Results
- Dresden 0-3 Stuttgart (18-25, 24-26, 21-25)
- Erfurt 3-2 Vilsbiburg (21-25, 19-25, 25-15, 25-18, 15-13)
- Suhl 3-0 Borken (25-17, 25-17, 25-14)
- Münster 3-1 Wiesbaden (25-19, 14-25, 25-22, 25-23)
- Aachen 0-3 Schwerin (17-25, 11-25, 15-25)
- Flacht 3-1 Hamburg (25-22, 21-25, 26-24, 27-25)