2019 Women’s Volleyball Nations League
United States won the 2019 Women's Volleyball Nations League, defeating Brazil in the final.
Women's 2019 at a Glance
United States won the 2019 Women's Volleyball Nations League title, defeating Brazil 3–2 in the final. China finished third ahead of Türkiye.
The edition featured 16 teams from 21 May – 7 July 2019 and concluded in Nanjing, China. Andrea Drews was named tournament MVP.
Final Standings
Key Results
Performance Leaders
Andrea Drews
Most Valuable Player
How the 2019 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
The United States defended the women’s VNL title.
The medal matches fixed the top four as United States, Brazil, China and Türkiye. The complete placement table below preserves the edition as a historical tournament record rather than only a medal summary.
Format, Field & Host
The 2019 women's edition featured 16 national teams and used a Preliminary round + six-team Finals structure.
The competition ran from 21 May – 7 July 2019 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 2019 Women's Edition
TITLE MATCH
United States finished on top
United States defeated Brazil 3–2 in the final to secure the 2019 title.
BRONZE MATCH
China completed the podium
China finished third after a 3–1 bronze-medal win over Türkiye.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Andrea Drews earned the top individual honour
Andrea Drews was named MVP of the 2019 Women's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2019
United States Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Brazil Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →China Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Türkiye Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Poland Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Italy Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
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 →Japan Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Germany Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Netherlands Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Thailand Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Serbia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Russia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →South Korea Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Bulgaria Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →2019 Women's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2019 Women's Volleyball Nations League?
United States won the title, beating Brazil 3–2 in the final.
Who finished third?
China took bronze with a 3–1 win over Türkiye.
How many teams played in the 2019 Women's edition?
16 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Andrea Drews was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
