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 wins in the opening round.
Stuttgart Dominates in Dresden
Stuttgart impressed in front of more than 2,700 spectators in Dresden, winning the sets 25-18, 26-24, and 25-21. Coach Konstantin Bitter‘s side showed composure in the decisive moments. Dresden suffered an early setback when captain Patricia Nestler left the court injured.
Erfurt Produces the Round’s Biggest Comeback
Erfurt recovered from two sets down to beat newly promoted Rote Raben Vilsbiburg 3-2, producing the biggest comeback of the round. Lina-Marie Lieb earned MVP honors after the thrilling five-set battle.
Champions and Other Opening Wins
Defending champions Suhl swept Skurios Volleys Borken 3-0. USC Münster defeated VC Wiesbaden 3-1, led by Elena Kömmling‘s 15 points.
In other matches, SSC Palmberg Schwerin recorded a straight-set victory over Aachen, and 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)
