2023 Women’s Volleyball Nations League
Türkiye won the 2023 Women's Volleyball Nations League, defeating China in the final.
Women's 2023 at a Glance
Türkiye won the 2023 Women's Volleyball Nations League title, defeating China 3–1 in the final. Poland finished third ahead of United States.
The edition featured 16 teams from 30 May – 16 July 2023 and concluded in Arlington, United States. Melissa Vargas was named tournament MVP.
Key Results
Performance Leaders
Melissa Vargas
Most Valuable Player
How the 2023 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
Türkiye won its first VNL gold and Poland earned its first women’s VNL medal.
The medal matches fixed the top four as Türkiye, China, Poland and United States. The complete placement table below preserves the edition as a historical tournament record rather than only a medal summary.
Format, Field & Host
The 2023 women's edition featured 16 national teams and used a Three-week preliminary phase + eight-team Finals structure.
The competition ran from 30 May – 16 July 2023 with the decisive stage based in Arlington, United States.
Each team played 12 preliminary matches across three competition weeks before the eight-team Finals decided the medal positions.
What Defined the 2023 Women's Edition
TITLE MATCH
Türkiye finished on top
Türkiye defeated China 3–1 in the final to secure the 2023 title.
BRONZE MATCH
Poland completed the podium
Poland finished third after a 3–2 bronze-medal win over United States.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Melissa Vargas earned the top individual honour
Melissa Vargas was named MVP of the 2023 Women's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2023
Türkiye Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →China Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Poland Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →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 →Italy 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 →Serbia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Canada Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Dominican Republic Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Netherlands Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Bulgaria Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Thailand Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Croatia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entrySouth Korea Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →2023 Women's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2023 Women's Volleyball Nations League?
Türkiye won the title, beating China 3–1 in the final.
Who finished third?
Poland took bronze with a 3–2 win over United States.
How many teams played in the 2023 Women's edition?
16 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Melissa Vargas was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
