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USA and Canada awarded 2027 FIVB Women’s World Championship
September 26, 2025 – USA Volleyball, Volleyball Canada, the FIVB and
Volleyball World, today announced that the 2027 FIVB Women’s World
Championship, the world’s premier women’s volleyball event, will be
co-hosted by the United States and Canada, with the final rounds
staged at Honda Center and OCVIBE in Anaheim, California, while four
more host cities are to be awarded for the pool phase and round of
16.
This marks the first time the Women’s World Championship will take
place on U.S. and Canadian soil. The joint bid reflects volleyball’s
surging popularity across both countries at the youth, collegiate
and professional levels and builds on the sport’s momentum heading
into the LA28 Games, where men’s and women’s volleyball competitions
will take place at Honda Center.
The tournament will feature the best teams from 32 different
countries coming to the U.S. and Canada to battle for supremacy in
the world of women’s volleyball. All 32 teams will be featured in
four pool play sites, two in Canada and two in the U.S. Each of the
four host cities will stage the first round of 16 in the knockout
phase before the surviving eight teams will gather in Anaheim to
play for the Championship.
"Volleyball Canada and its potential host cities are thrilled with
the FIVB and Volleyball World's confidence in this unique
partnership that will see the 2027 Women's World Championship hosted
in Canada and the United States.
"The growth of volleyball and interest in women's sports creates an
ideal environment to bring this display of the highest level of our
sport to North American fans for the first time ever. We're very
excited to build on our knowledge of hosting major events, such as
Volleyball Nations League, and take the athlete and spectator
experience to the next level!" Mark Eckert, President and CEO of
Volleyball Canada
FIVB President Fabio Azevedo, said: “Our goal has always been to put
athletes and fans at the heart of everything we do and with both the
USA and Canada being first-time hosts of our flagship competition,
we hope to provide new experiences for the Global Volleyball
Movement. It is even more special that the competition will serve as
a qualification event for LA28, which at that point will be less
than a year away! I am confident that both hosts will deliver an
unforgettable celebration of our sport."
“The FIVB 2027 Women’s World Championship is an exceptional
opportunity to partner with FIVB, Volleyball World, OCVIBE, and
Volleyball Canada to showcase the very best of our sport,” said John
Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “This event goes beyond
competition. It’s about inspiring future athletes, building momentum
toward the Games, and celebrating women’s sports on a global stage.
Fans can expect electric energy, a festival-like atmosphere, and a
legacy that will take our love of the game to new heights.”
"Hosting the final phase of the 2027 FIVB Women’s World Championship
at Honda Center at OCVIBE reflects our ongoing commitment to
elevating volleyball and creating meaningful experiences for our
local community," said Bill Foltz, CEO of OC Sports & Entertainment,
which is developing OCVIBE. “We’re proud to play a part with USA
Volleyball and Volleyball World to not only showcase the best in
women’s sports but also deliver lasting benefits to Anaheim and the
region.”
The event will offer unparalleled opportunities for broadcast,
sponsorship and fan engagement, ensuring the sport reaches more
North American households and inspires more young athletes than ever
before.
Further details about host cities, ticketing and event programming
will be announced at a later date. |
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