2018 Women’s Volleyball Nations League
United States won the 2018 Women's Volleyball Nations League, defeating Türkiye in the final.
Women's 2018 at a Glance
United States won the 2018 Women's Volleyball Nations League title, defeating Türkiye 3–2 in the final. China finished third ahead of Brazil.
The edition featured 16 teams from 15 May – 1 July 2018 and concluded in Nanjing, China. Michelle Bartsch-Hackley was named tournament MVP.
Final Standings
Key Results
Performance Leaders
Michelle Bartsch-Hackley
Most Valuable Player
How the 2018 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
The United States won the inaugural women’s Volleyball Nations League.
The medal matches fixed the top four as United States, Türkiye, China and Brazil. The complete placement table below preserves the edition as a historical tournament record rather than only a medal summary.
Format, Field & Host
The 2018 women's edition featured 16 national teams and used a Preliminary round + six-team Finals structure.
The competition ran from 15 May – 1 July 2018 with the decisive stage based in Nanjing, China.
Each of the 16 teams played a full 15-match preliminary schedule. The Finals brought together the host and the leading teams from the preliminary phase.
What Defined the 2018 Women's Edition
TITLE MATCH
United States finished on top
United States defeated Türkiye 3–2 in the final to secure the 2018 title.
BRONZE MATCH
China completed the podium
China finished third after a 3–0 bronze-medal win over Brazil.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Michelle Bartsch-Hackley earned the top individual honour
Michelle Bartsch-Hackley was named MVP of the 2018 Women's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2018
United States Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Türkiye Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →China Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Brazil Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Netherlands Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Serbia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Italy Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Russia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Poland Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Japan Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Germany Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →South Korea Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Belgium Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Dominican Republic Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Thailand Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Argentina Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →2018 Women's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2018 Women's Volleyball Nations League?
United States won the title, beating Türkiye 3–2 in the final.
Who finished third?
China took bronze with a 3–0 win over Brazil.
How many teams played in the 2018 Women's edition?
16 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Michelle Bartsch-Hackley was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
