Fano to Host 2026 Boy League Youth Volleyball Tournament
The picturesque city of Fano is set to become the epicenter of youth volleyball, hosting the 2026 Boy League, a prestigious national Under 14 tournament. Scheduled from April 9th to 11th, this exciting event will gather eight of Italy's premier junior teams to compete for the coveted title.
Organized by the Lega Pallavolo Serie A in collaboration with local club Virtus Fano, the tournament promises a display of emerging talent and competitive spirit. The participating teams have been carefully divided into two challenging groups:
- Group G: Featuring MA Acqua S.Bernardo Cuneo, Itas Trentino, Consar Ravenna, and Allianz Milano.
- Group H: Comprising Vero Volley Monza, Sir Susa Scai Perugia, Cucine Lube Civitanova (the reigning champions from the previous edition), and Romeo Sorrento.
The tournament structure includes an intensive group stage spanning Thursday, April 9th, and Friday, April 10th. The competition will culminate on Saturday, April 11th, with the decisive semi-finals and grand finals, where young athletes will battle for supremacy on the courts.
Here is the detailed program for the 2026 Boy League:
Thursday, April 9, 2026
5:00 PM
- Court 1: Consar Ravenna – Allianz Milano (Matchday 1 – Group G)
- Court 2: Vero Volley Monza – Sir Susa Scai Perugia (Matchday 1 – Group H)
6:30 PM
- Court 1: MA Acqua S.Bernardo Cuneo – Itas Trentino (Matchday 1 – Group G)
- Court 2: Cucine Lube Civitanova – Romeo Sorrento (Matchday 1 – Group H)
Friday, April 10, 2026
9:30 AM
- Court 1: Vero Volley Monza – Cucine Lube Civitanova (Matchday 2 – Group H)
- Court 2: MA Acqua S.Bernardo Cuneo – Consar Ravenna (Matchday 2 – Group G)
11:00 AM
- Court 1: Sir Susa Scai Perugia – Romeo Sorrento (Matchday 2 – Group H)
- Court 2: Itas Trentino – Allianz Milano (Matchday 2 – Group G)
3:30 PM
- Court 1: MA Acqua S.Bernardo Cuneo – Allianz Milano (Matchday 3 – Group G)
- Court 2: Vero Volley Monza – Romeo Sorrento (Matchday 3 – Group H)
5:00 PM
- Court 1: Itas Trentino – Consar Ravenna (Matchday 3 – Group G)
- Court 2: Sir Susa Scai Perugia – Cucine Lube Civitanova (Matchday 3 – Group H)
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00 AM
- 5th-6th Place Final (3rd Group G – 3rd Group H) [Court 1]
- 7th-8th Place Final (4th Group G – 4th Group H) [Court 2]
10:30 AM
- Semi-final 1 (1st Group G – 2nd Group H) [Court 1]
- Semi-final 2 (1st Group H – 2nd Group G) [Court 2]
3:00 PM
- 3rd-4th Place Final [Court 1]
5:00 PM
- 1st-2nd Place Final [Court 1]
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