The 2026-2027 Tunisian Volleyball Championship's Division A kicked off on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The first round saw several matches take place at different locations. At the Palace of Sports in Manouba, the Esperance Sportive de Tunis, commonly referred to as "The Eagles of Tunis" or simply "Esperance," secured a convincing 3-0 win against Future of Marsa.

In another match at the Raed Bgawui hall in Sfax, the Sfaxien Sports Club edged out Union Sportive de Carthage with a hard-fought 3-2 victory. Meanwhile, at the Ammar El-Dakhlaoui hall in Sidi Bou Said, Saïdiya Sidi Bou Said overcame Fath Hammam Ghezaz with a comfortable 3-0 win. These results reflect the competitive nature of the tournament as teams vie for the top spot.

Following the matches in Group One, the standings are as follows: Esperance Sportive de Tunis leads with 3 points and a set difference of 1, followed closely by Saïdiya Sidi Bou Said, also with 3 points and a set difference of 1. The Sfaxien Sports Club ranks third with 2 points and a set difference of 1. Union Sportive de Carthage, Future of Marsa, and Fath Hammam Ghezaz currently have 1, 0, and 0 points, respectively.

In Group Two, matches also produced exciting outcomes. At the Raed Bgawui hall in Sfax, Transport Sfax Union secured a 3-0 shutout against Association of Sfax Communications. The Etoile Sportive du Sahel, commonly referred to as "The Star of Sahel," notched a 3-1 win against Olympique de Kalaa in the Msaken hall.

Additionally, in the Ben Arous hall, the Hammam-Anf Sports Club suffered a 0-3 loss to Mouldia de Bousalem. These results set the stage for a competitive season, with teams battling for supremacy in their respective groups. The current standings in Group Two are: Mouldia de Bousalem leads with 3 points and a set difference of 1, followed by Transport Sfax Union and Etoile Sportive du Sahel, both with 3 points and a set difference of 1.

The rankings for Group Two continue with Olympique de Kalaa, Hammam-Anf Sports Club, and Association of Sfax Communications at the bottom with 0 points each. As the championship progresses, fans and teams alike will be eagerly anticipating the outcomes of subsequent matches to see which teams will rise to the top and ultimately claim the coveted title.

Key matches and results from this opening round have set a thrilling tone for the rest of the season. Teams will look to build on their early successes or overcome initial setbacks as they navigate through the challenges of Division A. With several strong contenders emerging, the competition promises to be fierce and captivating for volleyball enthusiasts across Tunisia.

Key points

  • The Esperance Sportive de Tunis secured a 3-0 win against Future of Marsa.
  • Saïdiya Sidi Bou Said also achieved a 3-0 victory over Fath Hammam Ghezaz.
  • Mouldia de Bousalem leads Group Two with a perfect start, having defeated Hammam-Anf Sports Club 3-0.

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