The 2025/26 SMS Group Efeler Ligi season has officially begun, bringing excitement and competitive action to Türkiye’s premier volleyball competition. The results from the first week were as follows:
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Rams Global Cizre Bld. 1–3 İBB Spor Kulübü (19–25, 25–19, 19–25, 18–25)
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On Hotels Alanya Bld. 2–3 Halkbank (18–25, 29–27, 20–25, 28–26, 9–15)
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Galatasaray HDI Sigorta 3–1 Altekma (17–25, 25–19, 25–21, 28–26)
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Bursa Büyükşehir Bld. 0–3 Gebze Bld. (18–25, 21–25, 21–25)
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İstanbul Gençlik Spor 3–1 Gaziantep Gençlik Spor (25–23, 19–25, 25–16, 25–19)
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Ziraat Bankkart 3–0 Fenerbahçe Medicana (32–30, 27–25, 25–19)
The opening week featured several close contests, including On Hotels Alanya Bld.’s five-set thriller against Halkbank and a nail-biting three-set sweep by Ziraat Bankkart over Fenerbahçe Medicana.
Fans can expect more high-intensity action as the season continues, with teams eager to assert their dominance in Türkiye’s top-tier volleyball league.
