Men’s National League: Results from Day 1 of Round 1

Taraz vs Aktobe 3–0 (27–25, 25–23, 25–20)

The opening match of the Men’s National League season took place in Taraz, starting an hour earlier than the other matches played simultaneously. It also ended in the minimum number of sets.

The home team defeated the silver medallists of the Kazakhstan Championship, making a strong statement in the race for the top spot in the standings ahead of the second match day.

Taraz and Aktobe will meet again tomorrow. The match is scheduled to start at 17:00.

Burevestnik vs Atyrau 3–1 (25–27, 25–14, 25–21, 25–15)

In Almaty, Burevestnik lost the opening set of the championship but recovered in time and, with strong support from the home crowd, managed to turn the match around.

Tomorrow, Burevestnik and Atyrau will play their second match of the regular season. It is expected to be just as closely contested as today’s encounter.

Tomorrow’s match starts at 18:00.

Zhetysu vs Okzhetpes 0–3 (23–25, 33–35, 26–28)

The reigning Kazakhstan champions began their 2026/2027 National League campaign with a home defeat.

All three closely contested sets went to the visitors from Kokshetau, who managed to assemble a strong squad during the off-season.

The teams will meet again tomorrow, October 18. The match starts at 18:00.

Berel vs Quanysh 3–2 (23–25, 25–23, 18–25, 32–30, 16–14)

The most thrilling match of the opening day of this season’s Men’s National League took place in Oskemen.

Local side Berel spent much of the match chasing their opponents. However, they saved three match points against the team from Petropavl and snatched victory in a five-set thriller.

The teams will meet again tomorrow at 18:00.