2026 Women’s South American Club Championship
SESI Vôlei Bauru won the 2026 women's edition, defeating Osasco São Cristóvão Saúde in the championship match.
Women 2026 at a Glance
SESI Vôlei Bauru won its first South American club championship by sweeping Brazilian rival Osasco São Cristóvão Saúde in the final in Lima.
Alianza Lima defeated Universidad de San Martín de Porres 3–1 for bronze. SESI and Osasco finished first and second and secured the first confirmed places in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship.
Final Standings
Key Results
How the 2026 Edition Was Decided
SESI entered the final after several seasons of coming close on the continental stage and converted the opportunity with a straight-set win over Osasco. The victory turned three consecutive bronze-medal finishes from 2022 through 2024 into the club’s first South American title.
The medal round also gave the host country a place on the podium, with Alianza Lima beating domestic rival Universidad San Martín for bronze.
Format, Field & Host
Nine clubs competed in Lima in three preliminary groups of three. The three group winners and the best second-placed team advanced to the semifinals, followed by medal and classification matches.
The 2026 women’s edition ran from 18 to 22 February and also served as a qualification route to the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship.
What Defined the 2026 Women's Edition
FIRST CONTINENTAL GOLD
SESI converted years of podium finishes into a title
After bronze medals in 2022, 2023 and 2024, SESI beat Osasco 3–0 to win the South American championship for the first time.
MVP CONTROL
Dani Lins directed the champions
SESI captain Dani Lins was selected as both tournament MVP and Best Setter.
PERUVIAN BRONZE
Alianza Lima protected a host-nation podium place
Alianza defeated Universidad San Martín 3–1 in the bronze-medal match.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2026
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Tournament entryUniversidad de San Martín de Porres
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Tournament entry2026 Women's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2026 women’s South American Club Championship?
SESI Vôlei Bauru won the title with a 3–0 victory over Osasco São Cristóvão Saúde.
Who was the tournament MVP?
SESI captain Dani Lins was named MVP and Best Setter.
Who finished third?
Alianza Lima beat Universidad de San Martín de Porres 3–1 for bronze.
Which teams qualified for the 2026 Club World Championship?
SESI Vôlei Bauru and Osasco São Cristóvão Saúde qualified as the top two finishers.
Notable Players
