2019 Men’s Volleyball Nations League
Russia won the 2019 Men's Volleyball Nations League, defeating United States in the final.
Men's 2019 at a Glance
Russia won the 2019 Men's Volleyball Nations League title, defeating United States 3–1 in the final. Poland finished third ahead of Brazil.
The edition featured 16 teams from 31 May – 14 July 2019 and concluded in Chicago, United States. Matt Anderson was named tournament MVP.
Key Results
Performance Leaders
Matt Anderson
Most Valuable Player
How the 2019 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
Russia retained the men’s VNL title.
The medal matches fixed the top four as Russia, United States, Poland 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 2019 men's edition featured 16 national teams and used a Preliminary round + six-team Finals structure.
The competition ran from 31 May – 14 July 2019 with the decisive stage based in Chicago, United States.
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 2019 Men's Edition
TITLE MATCH
Russia finished on top
Russia defeated United States 3–1 in the final to secure the 2019 title.
BRONZE MATCH
Poland completed the podium
Poland finished third after a 3–0 bronze-medal win over Brazil.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Matt Anderson earned the top individual honour
Matt Anderson was named MVP of the 2019 Men's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2019
Russia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →United States Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Poland Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Brazil Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Iran Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →France Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Italy Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Canada Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Argentina Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Serbia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Japan Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Bulgaria Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Germany Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Portugal Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryAustralia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryChina Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →2019 Men's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2019 Men's Volleyball Nations League?
Russia won the title, beating United States 3–1 in the final.
Who finished third?
Poland took bronze with a 3–0 win over Brazil.
How many teams played in the 2019 Men's edition?
16 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Matt Anderson was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
