The official calendar for Volleyball Nations League 2026 has been confirmed with pool compositions, host cities and key dates for the upcoming season.
The announcement highlights China as great protagonist, with Macao hosting the womenâs Finals and Ningbo set to welcome the menâs Finals.
The 2026 edition will feature 18 womenâs teams and 18 menâs teams competing across 17 cities in 12 countries.
The Preliminary Phase will run from June 3 to July 19, bringing top-level international volleyball to fans across Asia, Europe, the Americas and beyond.
The womenâs Finals will take place from July 22 to 26, followed by the menâs Finals from July 29 to August 2.
Ugo Valensi, CEO of Volleyball World, said the leagueâs continued expansion reflects volleyballâs growing global appeal, with recent editions delivering record audiences and strong engagement worldwide.
Womenâs Volleyball Nations League 2026
Preliminary Phase: June 3 â July 12
Host Cities: Nanjing (China), Brasilia (Brazil), Quebec City (Canada), Manila (Philippines), Ankara (Turkiye), Kansai (Japan), Hong Kong (China) and Belgrade (Serbia), with one additional host city to be confirmed.
Finals: July 22 â 26, Macao (China)
Menâs Volleyball Nations League 2026
Preliminary Phase: June 10 â July 19
Host Cities: Linyi (China), Brasilia (Brazil), Ottawa (Canada), Gliwice (Poland), Ljubljana (Slovenia), Orleans (France), Kansai (Japan), Belgrade (Serbia) and Chicago (USA).
FINALS: July 29 â August 2, Ningbo (China)
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