2023 Men’s Volleyball Nations League
Poland won the 2023 Men's Volleyball Nations League, defeating United States in the final.
Men's 2023 at a Glance
Poland won the 2023 Men's Volleyball Nations League title, defeating United States 3–1 in the final. Japan finished third ahead of Italy.
The edition featured 16 teams from 6 June – 23 July 2023 and concluded in Gdańsk, Poland. Pawel Zatorski was named tournament MVP.
Key Results
Performance Leaders
Paweł Zatorski
Most Valuable Player
How the 2023 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
Poland won its first men’s VNL title, while Japan earned its first VNL medal.
The medal matches fixed the top four as Poland, United States, Japan and Italy. The complete placement table below preserves the edition as a historical tournament record rather than only a medal summary.
Format, Field & Host
The 2023 men's edition featured 16 national teams and used a Three-week preliminary phase + eight-team Finals structure.
The competition ran from 6 June – 23 July 2023 with the decisive stage based in Gdańsk, Poland.
Each team played 12 preliminary matches across three competition weeks before the eight-team Finals decided the medal positions.
What Defined the 2023 Men's Edition
TITLE MATCH
Poland finished on top
Poland defeated United States 3–1 in the final to secure the 2023 title.
BRONZE MATCH
Japan completed the podium
Japan finished third after a 3–2 bronze-medal win over Italy.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Pawel Zatorski earned the top individual honour
Pawel Zatorski was named MVP of the 2023 Men's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2023
Poland 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 →Japan Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Italy Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Argentina Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Brazil Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Slovenia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →France Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Serbia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Netherlands Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Germany Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Canada Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Cuba Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Iran Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Bulgaria Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →China Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →2023 Men's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2023 Men's Volleyball Nations League?
Poland won the title, beating United States 3–1 in the final.
Who finished third?
Japan took bronze with a 3–2 win over Italy.
How many teams played in the 2023 Men's edition?
16 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Pawel Zatorski was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
