The official match balls for the upcoming 2026 European Volleyball Championship have been officially presented to the public.

Offsideplus.az reports that the balls, co-designed by the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) and Mikasa, feature a blend of modern design and classic style. The design specifically reflects the colors of the countries hosting the decisive final stages of the tournament. The women's final stage will be held in Turkiye, while the men's tournament will conclude in Italy.

Baku is set to host the matches of Group C in the women's tournament, with Azerbaijan being among the co-hosts. Playing at the National Gymnastics Arena, the national team will battle against Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, and Spain for a spot in the knockout stage. The matches in Baku will take place from August 21 to 28 this year.

The games in the remaining groups will be hosted by Turkiye (Group A), Czechia (Group B), and Sweden (Group D).