CSV South American Volleyball Championship
The CSV South American Volleyball Championship is South America’s senior continental championship for national teams, with separate men’s and women’s editions. Organized by the Confederación Sudamericana de Voleibol (CSV), it crowns the continental champion and can also determine qualification places for major global events.
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Current Format & Qualification
The competition brings together senior national teams from CSV member federations. The exact field and competition system vary by edition: some recent championships used a single round-robin table, while earlier editions also used preliminary pools followed by classification and medal rounds.
The 2026 championships in Rio de Janeiro used six-team single round-robin formats. The champions earned South America’s direct Los Angeles 2028 Olympic quota, while the top three teams qualified for the 2027 FIVB Volleyball World Cup.
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Tournament FAQ
Who plays in the CSV South American Volleyball Championship?
The tournament is for senior South American national volleyball teams, with separate men’s and women’s championships.
Who organizes the tournament?
The Confederación Sudamericana de Voleibol (CSV) organizes the championship.
Is the format always the same?
No. The field size and competition system have changed between editions, including both pool-and-knockout formats and single round-robin championships.
How is VolleyBond organizing this tournament?
This parent page is the evergreen tournament hub. Year-and-gender child editions hold the official standings, results, hosts, MVPs and edition-specific records.