Results

Portugal Nacional 04/26 17:00 31 [5] Ina Kaufinger v Vitoria Guimaraes [7] L 3-0
Portugal Nacional 04/25 15:00 31 [7] Vitoria Guimaraes v Castelo Maia GC [5] L 0-3
Portugal Nacional 04/18 16:30 31 [5] Castelo Maia GC v Vitoria Guimaraes [7] W 2-3
Portugal Nacional 04/12 16:00 48 [6] SC Espinho v Vitoria Guimaraes [7] W 1-3
Portugal Nacional 04/05 14:00 48 [7] Vitoria Guimaraes v SC Espinho [6] W 3-1
Portugal Nacional 03/29 17:00 48 [6] SC Espinho v Vitoria Guimaraes [7] L 3-2
Portugal Nacional 03/22 15:00 3 [7] Vitoria Guimaraes v Sporting CP [1] L 1-3
Portugal Nacional 03/15 19:00 3 [1] Sporting CP v Vitoria Guimaraes [7] L 3-0
Portugal Nacional 03/01 17:00 22 [7] Vitoria Guimaraes v Castelo Maia GC [5] W 3-1
Portugal Nacional 02/22 20:15 21 [2] SL Benfica v Vitoria Guimaraes [7] L 3-1
Portugal Cup 02/16 17:00 3 Ala Nun'Alvares Gondomar v Vitoria Guimaraes L 3-0
Portugal Nacional 02/15 18:30 20 [7] Vitoria Guimaraes v Ala Nun'Alvares Gondomar [9] W 3-2

Vitória Sport Clube is a Portuguese sports club in the city of Guimarães, where different sports are practiced. This article is about its professional volleyball section, whose senior men's and women's teams compete, respectively, in the Portuguese Volleyball First Division and the Women's Volleyball First Division, both of which are the main levels of the sport in Portugal.

The teams, from youth to senior level, train and play their games in the Vimaranense Unit Sports Pavilion, which is located in the Vitória SC Academy.

History

Vitória SC opened the doors of Guimarães to volleyball in 1947 by forming a men's team to play a match against Académico de Braga, in what was the first demonstration of volleyball in the city. Of all the sports, it was through volleyball that some of the prejudices against women's sport that affected society at the time were overcome. As a result, at the beginning of the 1960s, with the sport being adopted by other teams in Portugal, it was possible to form the first women's volleyball championship.

It was in 1962 that Vitória SC, along with other clubs, made its debut in official competitions. However, it wasn't until 1976 that women's volleyball team became a permanent part of Vitória Sport Clube's history. The following decade was an extremely successful one, with the team making its way up through the top flight, making five consecutive appearances in European competitions.

However, in 1987 Vitória stopped taking part in the national volleyball championship, declaring the women's team extinct due to financial difficulties and a lack of proper infrastructure.

Nevertheless, after a decade, in 1998, Vitória SC formed a senior team again and began competing in national competitions, winning the Second Division in 2006/07 and entering the top tier of Portuguese volleyball in 2020/21. They have won one more title so far in 2023/24, the Federation Cup 3-2 against SL Benfica.

It was also in 1998 that the men's volleyball team was founded, and in just three seasons they reached the First Division in 2000/01. Their success was such that during their first 9 seasons in the top flight, Vitória's worst finish was 4th place. During that time, they were also national champions in 2007/08, won the Portuguese Cup in 2008/09 (beating SC Espinho 3-2) and made several excellent appearances in European competitions. They would later win the Federation Cup in 2018/19, beating AJ Fonte do Bastardo 2-0, after finishing runners-up in 2016/17.

Vitoria Guimaraes is a prominent volleyball team based in Portugal, representing the city of Guimaraes. Known for their competitive spirit and dedication, the team competes in Portugal's national volleyball leagues and has established a strong presence within the country's volleyball scene. With a roster of talented players and a passionate fan base, Vitoria Guimaraes strives for excellence both offensively and defensively. The team emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and continuous development, aiming to achieve top standings and contribute to the growth of volleyball in Portugal. Their commitment to success and community engagement makes them a respected and admired club in Portuguese volleyball.