Itas Trentino Itas defeated Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia 3-1 in a hard-fought final of the Del Monte Supercoppa Italiana. Earlier that same day, Verona won the first semifinal against Cucine Lube Civitanova. In the second semifinal, Perugia outplayed Trentino, and Polish outside hitter Kamil Semeniuk was one of the leaders of the team from Umbria, contributing to its advancement. The event took place on February 28–March 1 at the Palatrieste in Trieste, attracting crowds of fans.

Verona's victory in the final

Itas Trentino Itas defeated Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia 3-1 in the final match, winning the Italian Super Cup. The exact sets were 25:21, 25:18, 17:25, 25:23. The favored Perugia could not match the team from Verona.

Perugia's advancement through the semifinal

Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia advanced to the final after a 3-0 victory over Itas Trentino in the second semifinal, played earlier on February 28. The Perugia team confirmed its high form, dominating in this clash.

Key role of Kamil Semeniuk

Polish outside hitter Kamil Semeniuk, playing for Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia, had an excellent performance in the semifinal against Trentino, scoring crucial points. His effectiveness in attack was one of the pillars of his team's victory.

Location and attendance

All matches of the Super Cup tournament took place at the Palatrieste in Trieste on February 28–March 1. The arena was filled with numerous fans, highlighting the importance and prestige of the competition.

The tournament for the Italian Men's Volleyball Super Cup in the 2025/2026 season has concluded. The trophy was won by the Itas Trentino Itas team, which defeated Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia 3-1 (25:21, 25:18, 17:25, 25:23) in the Saturday, March 1 final. Verona, although not the favorite, played very solidly, imposing its rhythm, especially in the first two sets. Perugia made up for the deficit in the third set, but in the fourth set, despite a fierce finish, Verona proved more effective. The final was preceded by two semifinals played on Friday, February 28. In the first one, Itas Trentino Itas defeated Cucine Lube Civitanova 3-1. In the second, more anticipated clash, Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia left no doubts against Itas Trentino, winning 3-0 and confidently advancing to the Sunday final. In this match, the key figure was Polish outside hitter Kamil Semeniuk, who confirmed his high form.„Hit to nie przeszkoda. Kamil Semeniuk w finale Superpucharu Włoch!” (A blockbuster is no obstacle. Kamil Semeniuk in the Italian Super Cup final!) — Przegląd Sportowy The entire tournament was played at the Palatrieste in Trieste. This arena has been an important sports center in the region for years, as confirmed by the packed stands during all matches. The organizers emphasized the high sporting level of the event, which traditionally starts the volleyball season in Italy. For Italian men's volleyball, this is a moment to verify team form before league competitions. The Italian Men's Volleyball Super Cup has been held since 1995. Until 2005, there was only one edition, later a two-match format was introduced. In 2022, a single-match format on neutral ground was reintroduced. The most decorated club is Cucine Lube Civitanova with eight titles. Italian Super Cup 2026 Tournament Bracket: Cucine Lube Civitanova 1:3 Itas Trentino Itas; Itas Trentino 0:3 Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia; Itas Trentino Itas 3:1 Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia For the team from Verona, this is a historic success that could provide a strong boost before the league. For Perugia, considered one of the top forces in the country, the loss in the final is a disappointment but also a clear signal that competition in the upcoming season will be very even. Kamil Semeniuk, although his team ultimately did not win the cup, can be satisfied with his individual contribution to advancing to the final. Italian Super Cup Winners in Recent Years: 1. 2026 (Itas Trentino Itas); 2. 2025 (Sir Safety Susa Perugia); 3. 2024 (Cucine Lube Civitanova)

Mentioned People

  • Kamil Semeniuk — Polish volleyball player, outside hitter for Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia, key player in the tournament semifinal.