2026 CEV U18 European Women’s Volleyball Championship

In the summer of 2026, Latvia will become one of Europe’s centers for youth volleyball, hosting the final tournament of the CEV U18 European Championship in the capital city of Riga from July 1 to 12.

The Latvian U18 women’s volleyball team, led by Arvila Keiša, will face their peers from Italy, Poland, Turkey, Belgium, Spain, the Czech Republic, and Iceland in the group stage in Riga. The top two teams will advance to the semifinals and compete against the strongest teams from the other group, which will be played in Šiauliai. In addition to the host Lithuanians, young volleyball players from Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Finland, Greece, and France will also compete there.

The four decisive matches will take place in Riga at the Rimi Olympic Center, where the new champions will be crowned on July 12.

Latvia’s matches:

July 1, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Poland – Latvia

July 2, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Latvia – Iceland

July 3, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Latvia – Spain

July 5, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Latvia – Turkey

July 6, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Latvia – Italy

July 8, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Czech Republic – Latvia

July 9, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Belgium – Latvia

Knockout Rounds:

July 11, 2026
3:00 PM Semifinal
6:00 PM Semifinal

July 12, 2026

3:00 PM | Third-Place Match
6:00 PM | Final

Ticket information:

Standard ticket: €10 / day
Schoolchildren / students: €7 / day
A day ticket grants access to all matches on that specific day with free choice of seating.

Children up to 6 years of age (inclusive), who do not occupy a separate seat and are accompanied by a parent, may attend the event free of charge.