Slovenia Cup 03/24 19:00 - Calcit Kamnik v OK Maribor L 3-0
Slovenia 1.DOL 03/20 18:00 3 [6] Fuzinar Ravne v OK Maribor [3] W 1-3
MEVZA League 03/17 17:00 1 [1] Calcit Kamnik v OK Maribor [2] L 3-1
MEVZA League 03/16 18:00 2 [3] SK Aich/Dob v OK Maribor [2] W 2-3
Slovenia 1.DOL 03/13 19:00 3 [3] OK Maribor v Fuzinar Ravne [6] W 3-0
Slovenia 1.DOL 03/09 19:00 10 [3] OK Maribor v Ach Volley Ljubljana [1] L 1-3
Slovenia Cup 03/06 18:00 - OK Maribor v Ach Volley Ljubljana W 3-0
Slovenia 1.DOL 03/02 18:00 9 [6] Fuzinar Ravne v OK Maribor [3] W 0-3
Slovenia 1.DOL 02/24 17:00 8 [3] OK Maribor v OK Triglav [4] W 3-0
Slovenia Cup 02/22 19:00 - OK Triglav v OK Maribor W 1-3
Slovenia 1.DOL 02/17 17:00 7 [5] Panvita Pomgrad v OK Maribor [3] L 3-1
MEVZA League 02/14 16:30 4 [10] MOK Mursa Osijek v OK Maribor [1] W 0-3
MEVZA League 02/13 17:00 4 [9] Mladost Ribola Kastela v OK Maribor [2] W 1-3
Slovenia 1.DOL 02/10 18:00 6 [2] Calcit Kamnik v OK Maribor [3] W 0-3
Slovenia Cup 02/07 18:00 - Ok Lubnik v MTB Maribor W 0-3
Slovenia Cup 02/07 18:00 - Lubnik v OK Maribor W 0-3
Slovenia 1.DOL 02/04 17:00 5 [2] Ach Volley Ljubljana v OK Maribor [3] L 3-2
Slovenia 1.DOL 01/31 19:00 4 [3] OK Maribor v Fuzinar Ravne [5] W 3-1
Slovenia 1.DOL 01/28 17:00 3 [4] OK Triglav v OK Maribor [3] W 0-3
MEVZA League 01/25 13:00 3 [1] OK Maribor v Calcit Kamnik [2] L 1-3
MEVZA League 01/24 18:00 3 [5] Spartak Komarno v OK Maribor [2] W 1-3
MEVZA League 01/23 15:00 3 [2] OK Maribor v Spartak VKP Myjava [5] L 2-3
Slovenia 1.DOL 01/20 19:00 2 [3] OK Maribor v Panvita Pomgrad [5] W 3-1
Slovenia 1.DOL 01/13 18:30 1 [3] OK Maribor v Calcit Kamnik [2] L 1-3
Slovenia 1.DOL 12/23 17:00 14 [4] OK Triglav v OK Maribor [3] W 0-3
Slovenia 1.DOL 12/15 18:30 13 [3] OK Maribor v Krka Novo Mesto [8] W 3-0
Slovenia 1.DOL 12/08 17:00 12 [2] Ach Volley Ljubljana v OK Maribor [3] L 3-0
MEVZA League 12/07 19:00 2 [3] OK Maribor v Mav Elore SC [2] W 3-0
MEVZA League 12/05 18:30 2 [3] OK Maribor v SG VCA Amstetten [7] W 3-0
Slovenia 1.DOL 12/02 19:15 11 [3] OK Maribor v Calcit Kamnik [1] L 0-3

Wikipedia - OK Maribor

Odbojkarski klub Maribor (English: Maribor Volleyball Club) or simply OK Maribor, known as i-Vent Maribor due to sponsorship reasons, is a Slovenian professional volleyball team based in Maribor. The team play their home games at Tabor Hall and competes in the Slovenian Volleyball League, the top division of Slovenian volleyball. Founded in 1945, the club has won the national championship three times (1992, 1993 and 2021) and the Slovenian national cup four times (1992, 1994, 1995 and 2006).

History

Immediately after the Second World War, on 14 June 1945, the men's volleyball section of the Železničar Sports Association was established. They played in the inaugural edition of the Slovenian national championship in 1946 and finished in fourth place. In 1947, the club was renamed as Odbojkarski klub Železničar (English: Železničar Volleyball Club). In 1951, the team was relegated from the Slovenian championship.

In 1976, Železničar merged with its city rival Branik and became Odbojkarski klub Maribor (English: Maribor Volleyball Club). In 1980, Maribor won the Yugoslav second division and qualified for the highest level of Yugoslav volleyball, the Yugoslav Volleyball Championship. The club was relegated during its first top division season, but the following year they won the second division and were thus immediately promoted back. They were also the runners-up of the Yugoslav Cup in 1983. Maribor remained in the top division until 1989, when the Yugoslav League was reorganized and reduced to eight teams. Maribor again immediately returned to the top tier after winning the A2 division in 1990, but the following year the club again dropped out of the Yugoslav top tier. This was also the last season before the breakup of Yugoslavia.

In 1991, Slovenia gained independence from Yugoslavia, and the Volleyball Federation of Slovenia established its own league system. OK Maribor won the first two editions of the newly established Slovenian Volleyball League, becoming back-to-back national champions in 1992 and 1993. As Slovenian champions, the team competed in the 1992–93 edition of the CEV European Champions Cup, where they were eliminated in the first round by the Swiss team Lausanne UC. During the 1990s, Maribor also won the national cup three times and was the league runner-up on several occasions. In January 2006, Maribor, competing under the sponsorship name Prevent Gradnje IGM, won its fourth national cup title by defeating Salonit Anhovo in the final, the first major trophy won by the club in eleven years.

Between 2009 and 2019, the club went through a period of stagnation, never finishing higher than fourth in the league. In 2009–10, Maribor even finished in the last, 12th place. In December 2019, the club signed a sponsorship deal with Merkur and changed its name to Merkur Maribor. In 2021, Maribor won their third national championship after defeating ACH Volley 3–2 in the final, preventing them from winning their 17th consecutive title.

Name changes

Throughout its history, OK Maribor has been named after their main sponsor on numerous occasions:

  • Stavbar/MTT Maribor (until 1989)
  • Tehno Mobil (1989–1990)
  • Vileda Maribor (1990–1994)
  • Bella Viola Maribor (1994–1995)
  • Marles Maribor (1995–1996)
  • Gradis Maribor (1997–1998)
  • Stavbar IGM Maribor (1998–2004)
  • Prevent Gradnje IGM (2004–2007)
  • MTB Maribor (2008–2010)
  • Lunos Maribor (2013–2015)
  • Merkur Maribor (2019–2023)
  • i-Vent Maribor (2024–present)
MTB Maribor is a professional volleyball team based in Maribor, Slovenia. The team was founded in 2009 and has since become one of the most successful volleyball teams in the country. The team is known for its strong and dynamic playing style, which is characterized by quick and precise movements, powerful spikes, and solid defense.

MTB Maribor has a talented and experienced roster of players, including some of the best volleyball players in Slovenia. The team is led by its captain, who is a skilled and experienced player with excellent leadership qualities. The team also has a strong coaching staff, which includes experienced coaches who have a deep understanding of the game and are dedicated to helping the team achieve its goals.

MTB Maribor competes in the Slovenian Volleyball League, where it has consistently been one of the top teams in the league. The team has also competed in various international tournaments, including the CEV Champions League and the CEV Cup. MTB Maribor has a strong fan base, and its matches are always well-attended and highly anticipated.

Overall, MTB Maribor is a highly competitive and successful volleyball team that is dedicated to excellence both on and off the court. With its talented players, experienced coaching staff, and passionate fan base, the team is poised to continue its success in the years to come.