2027 Women’s FIVB Volleyball World Cup
The 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup runs 20 August–5 September across the USA and Canada. All 32 teams are qualified and the eight preliminary pools are confirmed.
2027 Women's Tournament Preview
The 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup will be played from 20 August to 5 September across the United States and Canada. All 32 teams are qualified, and the official draw on 26 October 2026 placed them into eight pools of four.
Pool play will be staged in Montreal, Omaha, Orlando and Quebec City, with the tournament ultimately moving to Honda Center in Anaheim for the final. The event is also an LA28 qualifier: the three highest-finishing teams not already qualified for the Olympics will earn quota places.
Why This Upcoming Edition Matters
This is the first edition to use the World Cup name after FIVB renamed the former Volleyball World Championship starting in 2027. The sporting lineage remains the same flagship global championship, now operating on a biennial cycle with 32 teams.
The draw gives the women’s edition a complete competitive map unusually early. What remains unknown is performance: match results, knockout qualifiers, medalists, MVP and final placements will be added only once the tournament is played.
Confirmed Format, Qualification & Host Information
Thirty-two teams are divided into eight pools of four. The top two teams from each pool advance to a direct knockout phase beginning with the Round of 16 and continuing through quarterfinals, semifinals, bronze-medal match and final.
Pool play runs 20–25 August in Montreal, Omaha, Orlando and Quebec City. Anaheim’s Honda Center hosts the championship finish. Three Olympic places are available to the highest-finishing teams not already qualified for LA28.
Confirmed Milestones
NEW NAME
The former World Championship becomes the World Cup
FIVB approved the new name beginning with the 2027 edition while retaining the tournament’s flagship status.
DRAW COMPLETE
All eight women’s pools are already known
The 32-team draw was completed on 26 October 2026, giving every qualified nation its preliminary opponents.
LA28 STAKES
The podium race also carries Olympic value
Three highest-finishing teams not already qualified will earn places at the 2028 Olympic Games.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2027
Argentina Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Belgium Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Brazil Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Bulgaria Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Cameroon Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Canada Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →China Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Colombia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Cuba Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
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 →Egypt Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →France Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Germany Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Greece Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
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 →Kenya Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Mexico Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Netherlands Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Poland Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Puerto Rico Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Russia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Serbia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Slovenia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →South Korea Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Sweden Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Switzerland Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Thailand Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Türkiye Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Ukraine 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 →2027 Women's Edition FAQ
When is the 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Cup?
20 August–5 September 2027.
How many teams are competing?
Thirty-two national teams in eight pools of four.
Are the pools confirmed?
Yes. The official global draw was completed on 26 October 2026 and the pool assignments are listed on this page.
Is this the same tournament as the former World Championship?
Yes. FIVB renamed the Volleyball World Championship as the FIVB Volleyball World Cup starting with the 2027 edition.
Notable Players
