Promotional tickets for Bulgaria's matches from the third week of the Volleyball Nations League 2026 in Chicago are now on sale, and the Bulgarian community in the city is actively mobilizing for a strong presence in the stands.
The matches will take place between July 15 and 19 at the NOW Arena, where our national team will face Poland, China, USA, and France – part of the world's volleyball elite.
Where to find tickets
Promotional tickets for Bulgaria's matches from the third week of the Volleyball Nations League 2026 in Chicago are now on sale, and the Bulgarian community in the city is actively mobilizing for a strong presence in the stands.
The matches will take place between July 15 and 19 at the NOW Arena, where our national team will face Poland, China, USA, and France – part of the world's volleyball elite.
Where to find tickets
Tickets for the matches are offered at promotional prices in the initial sales phase through the tournament's official partners and major ticketing platforms in the USA:
👉https://seatgeek.com/volleyball-nations-league-tickets
👉 https://www.ticketmaster.com/men-s-volleyball-nations-league-tickets/artist/2650782
The practice for such events is that more affordable tickets are offered in the initial phases, allowing fans to plan their attendance earlier.
The "Bulgarian factor" in Chicago
Among the most active in this regard are Bulgarian media overseas, including BG Voice and EuroChicago, which are already informing our compatriots about the matches and encouraging organized attendance at the venue.
Interest this time is even greater for one simple reason – in 2025, Chicago again hosted VNL, but the Bulgarian national team was not part of the tournament in the city then. That week, the hosts from the USA participated, as well as Italy, Brazil, Poland, Canada, and China.
Thus, for the Bulgarian community, this summer comes as a long-awaited chance to see the "Lions" live, after this opportunity was missing a year ago.
Traditionally, Bulgarians in Chicago create a sense of home advantage even far from Bulgaria – with tricolors, songs, and continuous support. Expectations are that this time too, the sections with Bulgarian fans will be among the most active.
Bulgaria's Schedule:
🏐 Bulgaria – Poland | July 15
🏐 Bulgaria – China | July 17
🏐 Bulgaria – USA | July 18
🏐 Bulgaria – France | July 19
The stakes in these matches are serious. Every victory in VNL 2026 brings Bulgaria closer to the big goal – qualification for the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028.
That is why the presence of more Bulgarians in the hall will be even more significant. Support from the stands is palpably felt by the players – especially in tense moments – and can provide that extra impulse which decides the outcome of evenly matched contests.
The men's national team's last participation in Chicago dates back to 2014, making the 'Lions'' return to the city even more special for the Bulgarian community overseas. That is why expectations are for the stands this time to be filled with Bulgarian flags and support that will be felt everywhere.
Chicago is once again preparing to be 'little Bulgaria' – this time on the world's volleyball map.
