GER W: Stuttgart Get Bundesliga Season Off to a Strong Start

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.

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Stuttgart Control the Opener 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 Complete the Round’s Biggest Comeback

Erfurt produced the round’s biggest comeback, recovering from two sets down to beat newly promoted Rote Raben Vilsbiburg 3-2. Erfurt lost the first two sets 25-21 and 25-19, then won 15-25 and 18-25 before taking the decider 15-13. Lina-Marie Lieb earned MVP honours after the thrilling five-set battle.

Suhl and Münster Win Comfortably

Defending champions Suhl swept Skurios Volleys Borken 3-0. USC Münster defeated VC Wiesbaden 3-1, with Elena Kömmling leading the way with 15 points.

Schwerin and Flacht Also Victorious

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)