Istanbul: Volleyball’s New Capital
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Volleyball Tours 09 September 2026 2 min read

Istanbul: Volleyball’s New Capital

World-class volleyball. Legendary clubs. And access that goes far beyond watching a match.

Istanbul has become one of the most exciting volleyball destinations in the world — and Maison du Volley is opening its doors to international teams.

Our goal is not simply to bring teams to Istanbul. It is to take them behind the scenes of top-level world volleyball: to train, observe, exchange, meet the people behind the game and experience a volleyball culture that is difficult to access as a regular visitor. Elizaveta Bracht from Maison du Volley was recently in Istanbul during one of the biggest moments in Turkish volleyball, experiencing first-hand the incredible energy surrounding the sport in the city.

The trip also included a warm conversation with Giovanni Guidetti, one of the most respected coaches in international volleyball. He expressed his support for ChicCoaches, our Maison du Volley initiative dedicated to creating opportunities, education and connections for women in coaching.

But for us, Istanbul is about much more than one event. Maison du Volley is already building relationships with several leading clubs in Istanbul, with discussions around welcoming international teams for training, exchanges, observation and unique volleyball experiences.This is where Maison du Volley makes the difference.

We don't want you to simply visit Istanbul and watch volleyball.

We want your team to live it.

Train in a city where some of the world's best players compete.

Discover the environments of elite clubs.

Observe high-level training.

Meet coaches and volleyball professionals.

Watch world-class matches when the calendar allows.

And experience Istanbul through the people who live volleyball every day.

Every Maison du Volley Istanbul Experience is tailor-made around the level, age and objectives of your team. And the journey doesn't have to end in Turkey. For teams looking for a wider Mediterranean experience, Maison du Volley can extend the tour to Greece, combining Istanbul with Athens or another Greek destination for additional volleyball, culture and team experiences.

Turkey + Greece. Volleyball + culture. Elite sport + unforgettable travel.

For college teams, clubs, academies and coaches looking for something beyond a traditional sports tour, Istanbul deserves to be at the top of the list.

And Maison du Volley can take you inside it.

Maison du Volley

Train. Explore. Come back different.