The countdown is on! The 40th FIVB World Congress

is set to begin next week in Punta Cana

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, November 12, 2026.- The countdown is on for the 40th FIVB World Congress, where the Global Volleyball Movement will come together in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, for three days focused on the ideas, decisions and collective action driving volleyball’s continued growth around the world. 

Taking place from 20-22 November, the Congress will bring together representatives from all 222 National Federations, alongside stakeholders, partners and guests from across the international sports landscape. 

Together, they will focus on how to continue turning the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032 into action and make volleyball more accessible, affordable and understandable for people everywhere. 

At the heart of that Vision is an ambitious target to grow the number of people connected to volleyball worldwide from 800 million to 1.6 billion by 2032. And in Punta Cana, delegates will have the opportunity to look at how the Global Volleyball Movement is progressing towards that goal.  

How to follow the 40th FIVB World Congress 

The 40th FIVB World Congress will be livestreamed from 20-22 November. 

Check out the World Congress page for the livestream links, alongside all the latest news, stories and updates from Punta Cana.