Groningen Welcomes Europe's Top Talents

Groningen is gearing up for an exciting volleyball event this summer. From July 9 to 14, 2024, Martiniplaza will be the stage for the European Volleyball Championship for men under 22 years old. This prestigious tournament brings together the best young volleyball players from across Europe in the Martini City.

Key Points

• Date: July 9-14, 2024
• Location: Martiniplaza, Groningen
• Organization: Nova Tech Lycurgus in cooperation with Nevobo
• Participants: 8 countries, including the Netherlands as host country
• Qualified teams: Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, Poland, France, Portugal, Hungary

The tournament offers volleyball fans a unique opportunity to see the future stars of European volleyball in action. The Netherlands will play three group matches in Groningen, after which the top two teams from each pool will advance to the semi-finals on July 13. The grand final will take place on July 14 in Apeldoorn.

The importance of the European Championhip taking place!

Arie Wink, chairman of Nova Tech Lycurgus, emphasizes the importance of the event: "This European Championship in Groningen is a great opportunity to see tomorrow's international top talents play. It allows our own talents to measure themselves against Europe's best."

Inge Jongman, Groningen's city councilor, adds: "Martiniplaza is the ideal location for such a top sports event. We look forward to making it a great volleyball celebration together."

Match Schedule

Tuesday, July 9

• 4:30 PM: Spain - Poland
• 7:30 PM: Netherlands - Hungary

Wednesday, July 10

• 4:30 PM: Poland - Hungary
• 7:30 PM: Spain - Netherlands

Thursday, July 11

• 4:30 PM: Hungary - Spain
• 7:30 PM: Poland - Netherlands

Tickets

• Regular ticket: € 15.00
• Children's ticket (5 to 12 years): € 10.00

With one ticket, you can attend both matches on the respective day!

Volleyball enthusiasts can follow the draw for the tournament on January 29, 2024, at Apeldoorn City Hall. Don't miss this unique chance to experience top-level volleyball up close in Groningen!

More Information

For more details about the tournament, visit our event calendar for each of the event!