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 impressed in front of more than 2,700 spectators in Dresden, winning the sets 25-18, 26-24, and 25-21. 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 produced the round’s biggest comeback, recovering from two sets down to beat newly promoted Rote Raben Vilsbiburg 3-2. Lina-Marie Lieb earned MVP honors after the thrilling five-set battle.
Suhl and Münster Win Comfortably
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 Opening-Round 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)