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 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 stayed composed in the decisive moments of each set. Dresden suffered an early setback when captain Patricia Nestler left the court injured.
Erfurt Rallies From Two Sets Down
Schwarz-Weiß Erfurt produced the biggest comeback of the round. After losing the first two sets, Erfurt recovered to beat newly promoted Rote Raben Vilsbiburg 3-2. 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, with Elena Kömmling leading the way with 15 points.
Schwerin and Flacht Also Win
SSC Palmberg Schwerin recorded a straight-set victory over Aachen. 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)