2026 Men’s South American Club Championship
Vôlei Renata Campinas won the 2026 men's edition, defeating Sada Cruzeiro in the championship match.
Men 2026 at a Glance
Vôlei Renata Campinas won its first South American club title in dramatic fashion, recovering from two sets down to defeat Sada Cruzeiro 3–2 in the final at Ginásio do Taquaral.
Itambé Minas defeated Ciudad Vóley in five sets for bronze. Campinas and Cruzeiro finished as the continent’s top two clubs and earned the South American places linked to the FIVB Club World Championship pathway.
Final Standings
Key Results
Performance Leaders
Bruno Rezende · Vôlei Renata Campinas
Most Valuable Player
Bruno Rezende · Vôlei Renata Campinas
Best Setter
How the 2026 Edition Was Decided
The championship match reversed the momentum of the first two sets. Cruzeiro moved 2–0 ahead, but Campinas changed the match over the next three sets and completed a 15–13 tie-break win in front of the home crowd.
The result also broke a long run of Cruzeiro dominance in the continental competition and gave Campinas its first South American championship, with setter and captain Bruno Rezende named MVP.
Format, Field & Host
Nine clubs from five countries were divided into three groups of three. The three pool winners and the best second-placed team advanced to the semifinals, while the remaining teams continued into classification matches.
The 2026 men’s edition was staged at Ginásio do Taquaral in Campinas from 25 February to 1 March.
What Defined the 2026 Men's Edition
REVERSE SWEEP
Campinas came back from 0–2 in the final
After losing the first two sets, Vôlei Renata won three straight to defeat Sada Cruzeiro 3–2 and claim the club’s first continental title.
CAPTAIN’S TITLE
Bruno Rezende led the champions
The veteran setter captained Campinas through the comeback and was named tournament MVP and Best Setter.
BRAZILIAN PODIUM
Three Brazilian clubs filled the medal positions
Campinas, Cruzeiro and Minas finished first, second and third, with Minas edging Ciudad Vóley in five sets for bronze.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2026
Vôlei Renata Campinas
Club
Tournament entrySada Cruzeiro
Club
Tournament entryItambé Minas
Club · Brazil
View team →Ciudad Vóley
Club
Tournament entrySan Lorenzo de Almagro
Club
Tournament entryDefensores de Banfield
Club
Tournament entryLagomar
Club
Tournament entryMurano
Club
Tournament entryJML
Club
Tournament entry2026 Men's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2026 men’s South American Club Championship?
Vôlei Renata Campinas won the title, beating Sada Cruzeiro 3–2 in the final.
Who was the MVP?
Campinas setter and captain Bruno Rezende was named tournament MVP.
Who won bronze?
Itambé Minas defeated Ciudad Vóley 3–2 in the third-place match.
How many clubs competed?
Nine clubs from five South American countries played in the 2026 men’s edition.
Notable Players
