Delhi Dynamites staged a memorable comeback to defeat Emperia Marathas 3-1 in the Volleyball Champions League (VCL) final at the Noida Indoor Stadium on 24 October 2026, claiming the championship trophy and a prize purse of ₹2 crore. The Marathas, who had drawn first blood by taking the opening set, could not sustain their early advantage as the Dynamites rallied with three successive set wins.

How the Final Unfolded

Emperia Marathas made a confident start, claiming the opening set 25-22 to put Delhi on the back foot early. The Dynamites regrouped decisively, levelling the contest by taking the second set 25-19. The pivotal moment came in a fiercely contested third set, which Delhi edged 31-29 — a nerve-shredding exchange that shifted the psychological momentum of the match decisively in their favour.

With the Marathas unable to recover from the third-set defeat, Delhi Dynamites maintained their composure in the fourth set, winning it 25-19 to seal the title. Emperia Marathas received the runners-up prize of ₹1 crore.

Stars of the Night

Shubham Choudhary was named Player of the Match for his decisive contribution to the triumph, while SR. Sivarajan took home the Impact Player of the Match award. Choudhary credited the team's unity and mental resilience for the turnaround after conceding the first set.

'Winning the Volleyball Champions League title is a special feeling for the entire team. After losing the first set, we stayed united, trusted our preparation and focused on winning one point at a time. The third set was particularly important, and our belief in each other helped us turn the match around. This victory is the result of the team's hard work and collective effort,' Choudhary said.

Significance of the Title

The ₹2 crore prize awarded to Delhi Dynamites marks the inaugural champions' reward in the VCL, underlining the tournament's ambition to raise the profile and financial stakes of competitive volleyball in India. The closely fought final — particularly the 31-29 third set — demonstrated the competitive depth on display at the Noida Indoor Stadium. Notably, this is the kind of high-stakes domestic volleyball showdown that Indian sport has rarely witnessed at this scale.

What This Means for Indian Volleyball

The Volleyball Champions League represents a growing push to professionalise team sports in India beyond cricket, kabaddi, and football. With significant prize money on offer and an engaged crowd at the Noida Indoor Stadium, the VCL is positioning itself as a marquee property in the Indian sporting calendar. The success of this edition is expected to attract greater sponsorship and broadcast interest going forward.