The Republic of Kalmykia championships in volleyball for men's and women's teams of the 2026-2027 season opened on October 24, 2026, at the Republican Complex Sports School of Olympic Reserve in Elista. First Deputy Head of the Administration of the Head of the Republic and head of the Kalmyk Volleyball Federation Savar Tarbaev spoke at the ceremony, thanking veterans, coaches, players, Head of the Republic Batu Khasikov, the government, and sponsors for supporting volleyball development.
Twenty-one teams are competing: nine men's sides (including Uralan, Keshikteny, Nomads, Lagan, RNG, Uralan-RNG, Dynamo, Yustinsky District, and Khar Gazr) and twelve women's teams (including Uralanochka, Phoenix, Ketchenerovskaya DYUSSH, Temp, Iskra-RKSHOR, Elistinka, Amrkhan, Sansara, Khar Gazr, Onyx, EPK named after Kh. B. Kanukov, and School No. 12). Women's matches began the same day, with Uralanochka facing Elistinka. Men's play started the following day. Men's club Uralan of Elista has already qualified and made its debut in the Russian First League.