2026 Women’s AVC Champions League
NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki won the 2026 women's edition, defeating Nakhonratchasima 3M Films in the championship match.
Women 2026 at a Glance
NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki completed an undefeated run in Bangkok by sweeping Nakhonratchasima 3M Films in the final. The victory returned NEC to the Asian club throne and gave the Japanese club its third continental title.
Defending champions Zhetysu Taldyqorgan beat Supreme TIP Chonburi – E.Tech for bronze. NEC and Nakhonratchasima also secured the two Asian places in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship.
Final Standings
Key Results
Performance Leaders
Yoshino Sato · NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki
Most Valuable Player
Sylvia Nwakalor · NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki
17 points in the final
Tatyana Nikitina · Zhetysu Taldyqorgan
61 points
How the 2026 Edition Was Decided
NEC’s run was nearly flawless. The Japanese club went through the tournament unbeaten and dropped only one set, in the semifinal against Zhetysu, before controlling the final in straight sets.
The title also highlighted Yoshino Sato’s two-way influence. She was the event’s best server and was named tournament MVP, while NEC’s depth supplied four players to the official Dream Team.
Format, Field & Host
Eight clubs competed in Bangkok in a direct-elimination bracket built around quarterfinals, semifinals and medal matches. The venue was changed to Bangkok shortly before the competition.
Reaching the final carried an additional reward: NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki and Nakhonratchasima 3M Films both qualified for the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship.
What Defined the 2026 Women's Edition
CONTINENTAL RETURN
NEC reclaimed Asia’s club crown
The Kawasaki club beat Nakhonratchasima 3–0 and returned to the top after its previous Asian titles in 2016 and 2024.
MVP IMPACT
Yoshino Sato anchored the title run
Sato was named tournament MVP after leading a balanced NEC campaign and finishing as the event’s best server.
BRONZE DEFENSE
Zhetysu stayed on the podium
The 2025 champions recovered from their semifinal loss to sweep Supreme in the bronze-medal match.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2026
NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki
Club · Japan
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Tournament entry2026 Women's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2026 AVC Women’s Champions League?
NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki won the championship, beating Nakhonratchasima 3M Films 3–0 in the final.
Who was the MVP?
NEC outside hitter Yoshino Sato was named tournament MVP.
Who won bronze?
Zhetysu Taldyqorgan defeated Supreme TIP Chonburi – E.Tech 3–0.
Which teams qualified for the Club World Championship?
NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki and Nakhonratchasima 3M Films qualified as the two finalists.
Notable Players
