Additional tickets for the opening match of the CEV Men’s EuroVolley 2026 between reigning world champions Italy and Sweden go on sale today, August 31, according to tournament organizers. The high-profile fixture takes place on September 10 at 9:05 PM in the historic setting of Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, marking the official start of the men’s continental championship.
Ticket Availability and Official Sales Channels
Organizers released an extra 700 tickets for the Naples opening night, with purchases restricted exclusively to the TicketOne platform, designated as the sole authorized official vendor for the tournament. In addition to the Naples opener, tickets remain available for group-phase matches across all host cities, including Modena, Turin, and Milan, according to official ticketing announcements.
Italy Group Phase Schedule in Modena
Following the open-air spectacle in Naples, the Italian national team moves north to the PalaPanini in Modena for the remainder of their Pool A fixtures. The Azzurri face Greece on September 12 at 9:05 PM, Slovakia on September 13 at 9:05 PM, the Czech Republic on September 15 at 9:05 PM, and close out the pool stage against Slovenia on September 17 at 9:05 PM, based on the published tournament schedule.
| Date | City / Venue | Fixture | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 10 | Naples (Piazza del Plebiscito) | Italy vs. Sweden | 9:05 PM |
| September 12 | Modena (PalaPanini) | Italy vs. Greece | 9:05 PM |
| September 13 | Modena (PalaPanini) | Italy vs. Slovakia | 9:05 PM |
| September 15 | Modena (PalaPanini) | Italy vs. Czech Republic | 9:05 PM |
| September 17 | Modena (PalaPanini) | Italy vs. Slovenia | 9:05 PM |
Knockout Rounds and Olympic Qualification Stakes
The tournament shifts to Turin for the Round of 16 on September 20 and 21, followed by the quarter-finals on September 23. The final-four phase takes place at the Unipol Forum in Assago, Milan, where the two semifinals are scheduled for September 25 at 5:00 PM and 9:05 PM. According to tournament regulations, if the host nation reaches the final four, Italy will contest the opening semifinal at 5:00 PM. The medal matches are set for September 26, featuring the third-place playoff at 5:00 PM and the gold-medal final at 9:05 PM, where the winner claims both the continental crown and an automatic berth for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.