U19 NORCECA Boy’s Continental Championship

Set for Burnaby, Canada 

BURNABY, Canada, May 7, 2026. – The U19 NORCECA Boy’s Continental Volleyball Championship will be held at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby, British Columbia, from May 12 to 17, featuring eight teams. 

The competition will be played in two pools of four teams each. Host Canada is in Pool A alongside Barbados, Costa Rica, and Mexico, while the United States headlines Pool B with Dominican Republic, Panama, and Puerto Rico. 

“We’re excited to host and compete in the U19 NORCECA Boy’s Continental Championship. Our staff and athletes understand the privilege that comes with representing our country, and the opportunity to do it here in Canada makes it even more meaningful,” said Adam Schriemer, head coach of Canada’s U19 boys’ team. “Volleyball in Canada is in a great place right now, and we’re looking forward to embracing the challenge and competing at a high level throughout this tournament.” 

The tournament represents a key step in the development pathway for young athletes aiming to reach the senior national team level. It also serves as a qualification route toward the next U19 World Championship. 

The United States are the defending champions, having claimed the 2024 title with a victory over Cuba in the final. Puerto Rico secured the bronze medal after defeating Canada. 

Schedule Preliminary Round
 

May 12

14:00   United States vs. Panama

16:00   Puerto Rico vs. Dominican Republic

18:00   Mexico vs. Costa Rica

20:00   Canada vs. Barbados

May 13

14:00   Puerto Rico vs. Panama

16:00   United States vs. Dominican Republic

18:00   Mexico vs. Barbados

20:00   Canada vs. Costa Rica

May 14

14:00   Dominican Republic vs. Panama

16:00   United States vs. Puerto Rico

18:00   Costa Rica vs. Barbados

20:00   Canada vs. Mexico

Year by Year Podiums

Composite Medal Table