2025 Women’s Volleyball Nations League
Italy won the 2025 Women's Volleyball Nations League, defeating Brazil in the final.
Women's 2025 at a Glance
Italy won the 2025 Women's Volleyball Nations League title, defeating Brazil 3–1 in the final. Poland finished third ahead of Japan.
The edition featured 18 teams from 4 June – 27 July 2025 and concluded in Łódź, Poland. Monica De Gennaro was named tournament MVP.
Final Standings
Performance Leaders
Monica De Gennaro
Most Valuable Player
How the 2025 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
Italy retained the women’s VNL title in the first 18-team edition.
The medal matches fixed the top four as Italy, Brazil, Poland and Japan. The complete placement table below preserves the edition as a historical tournament record rather than only a medal summary.
Format, Field & Host
The 2025 women's edition featured 18 national teams and used a 18-team preliminary phase + eight-team Finals structure.
The competition ran from 4 June – 27 July 2025 with the decisive stage based in Łódź, Poland.
The field expanded to 18 teams. Each team played 12 preliminary matches across three weeks before an eight-team knockout Finals.
What Defined the 2025 Women's Edition
TITLE MATCH
Italy finished on top
Italy defeated Brazil 3–1 in the final to secure the 2025 title.
BRONZE MATCH
Poland completed the podium
Poland finished third after a 3–1 bronze-medal win over Japan.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Monica De Gennaro earned the top individual honour
Monica De Gennaro was named MVP of the 2025 Women's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2025
Italy Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Brazil Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
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 →China Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Türkiye Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Germany 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 →France Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Netherlands Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Czechia 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 →Bulgaria Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Belgium 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 →Thailand Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →South Korea Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →2025 Women's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2025 Women's Volleyball Nations League?
Italy won the title, beating Brazil 3–1 in the final.
Who finished third?
Poland took bronze with a 3–1 win over Japan.
How many teams played in the 2025 Women's edition?
18 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Monica De Gennaro was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
