2021 Women’s Volleyball Nations League
United States won the 2021 Women's Volleyball Nations League, defeating Brazil in the final.
Women's 2021 at a Glance
United States won the 2021 Women's Volleyball Nations League title, defeating Brazil 3–1 in the final. Türkiye finished third ahead of Japan.
The edition featured 16 teams from 25 May – 25 June 2021 and concluded in Rimini, Italy. Michelle Bartsch-Hackley was named tournament MVP.
Final Standings
Key Results
Performance Leaders
Michelle Bartsch-Hackley
Most Valuable Player
How the 2021 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
The United States completed a third consecutive women’s VNL title.
The medal matches fixed the top four as United States, Brazil, Türkiye 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 2021 women's edition featured 16 national teams and used a Single-site round robin + top-four Finals structure.
The competition ran from 25 May – 25 June 2021 with the decisive stage based in Rimini, Italy.
The pandemic-era edition was centralized in Rimini. All 16 teams completed a single round-robin schedule before the top four advanced to the semifinals.
What Defined the 2021 Women's Edition
TITLE MATCH
United States finished on top
United States defeated Brazil 3–1 in the final to secure the 2021 title.
BRONZE MATCH
Türkiye completed the podium
Türkiye finished third after a 3–0 bronze-medal win over Japan.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Michelle Bartsch-Hackley earned the top individual honour
Michelle Bartsch-Hackley was named MVP of the 2021 Women's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2021
United States Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Brazil Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Türkiye 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 →Dominican Republic Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Netherlands Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Russia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Belgium Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Germany Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Poland Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Italy 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 →South Korea Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Thailand Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →2021 Women's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2021 Women's Volleyball Nations League?
United States won the title, beating Brazil 3–1 in the final.
Who finished third?
Türkiye took bronze with a 3–0 win over Japan.
How many teams played in the 2021 Women's edition?
16 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Michelle Bartsch-Hackley was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
