2025 Men’s Volleyball Nations League
Poland won the 2025 Men's Volleyball Nations League, defeating Italy in the final.
Men's 2025 at a Glance
Poland won the 2025 Men's Volleyball Nations League title, defeating Italy 3–0 in the final. Brazil finished third ahead of Slovenia.
The edition featured 18 teams from 11 June – 3 August 2025 and concluded in Ningbo, China. Jakub Kochanowski was named tournament MVP.
Performance Leaders
Jakub Kochanowski
Most Valuable Player
How the 2025 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
Poland won its second men’s VNL title in the first 18-team edition.
The medal matches fixed the top four as Poland, Italy, Brazil and Slovenia. The complete placement table below preserves the edition as a historical tournament record rather than only a medal summary.
Format, Field & Host
The 2025 men's edition featured 18 national teams and used a 18-team preliminary phase + eight-team Finals structure.
The competition ran from 11 June – 3 August 2025 with the decisive stage based in Ningbo, China.
The field expanded to 18 teams. Each team played 12 preliminary matches across three weeks before an eight-team knockout Finals.
What Defined the 2025 Men's Edition
TITLE MATCH
Poland finished on top
Poland defeated Italy 3–0 in the final to secure the 2025 title.
BRONZE MATCH
Brazil completed the podium
Brazil finished third after a 3–1 bronze-medal win over Slovenia.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Jakub Kochanowski earned the top individual honour
Jakub Kochanowski was named MVP of the 2025 Men's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2025
Poland Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Italy Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Brazil Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Slovenia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →France Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Japan Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Cuba Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →China Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Iran Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Ukraine Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Bulgaria Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →United States Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Argentina Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Canada Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Germany Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Serbia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Türkiye Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Netherlands Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →2025 Men's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2025 Men's Volleyball Nations League?
Poland won the title, beating Italy 3–0 in the final.
Who finished third?
Brazil took bronze with a 3–1 win over Slovenia.
How many teams played in the 2025 Men's edition?
18 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Jakub Kochanowski was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
