 | This article needs to be updated.(September 2021) |
| Founded | 1947 |
|---|---|
| Country | Lithuania |
| Confederation | CEV |
| Number of teams | 5 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
The A Lyga is highest level of men's volleyball club tournament in Lithuania.
| This article needs to be updated.(September 2021) |
| Founded | 1947 |
|---|---|
| Country | Lithuania |
| Confederation | CEV |
| Number of teams | 5 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
The A Lyga is highest level of men's volleyball club tournament in Lithuania.
From 1935 to 1943 Volleyball Championships of Kaunas City was held. First national-wide championships were held in 1947. Teams from Vilnius won the most titles. [1]
| Name | City |
| VGTU-MRU | Vilnius |
| Antivis-Etovis | Kelmė |
| Flamingo Volley-SM Tauras | Vilnius |
| Elga-Master Idea-SM Dubys | Šiauliai |
| Raseiniai-Norvelita | Raseiniai |
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