FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League

Publication date: 07 Jul 2025

The FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League is one of the main international tournaments for women’s national teams. Furthermore, under the auspices of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), it gathers the strongest teams from around the world each year. Additionally, it serves as an important preparation stage for the Olympic Games and World Championships.

The Women’s Nations League has been taking place annually since 2018. It replaced the former World Grand Prix tournament. 16 national teams participate in the competition. These teams are divided into two categories: “core participants” and “challengers.”
Each team plays 12 matches during the group stage (in several host countries). Based on these results, the best 8 teams advance to the final stage.

The Nations League is not just a battle for the title, but also an important test of squad composition, players’ form, and tactical decisions. Furthermore, the tournament is actively used in sports betting and attracts the attention of fans all over the world.

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2025 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League

The 2025 season has already started and will run until July 27. Matches are being held in several countries, and the final stage will take place in Poland — one of the key players in world volleyball.

Among traditional favorites are teams from USA, Brazil, Italy, China, Turkey, and Japan. Moreover, there are additional participants from Europe, Asia, and South America who have either qualified or received special invitations from FIVB.

The official prize fund amounts to more than $4 million. As a result, winners gain not only financial compensation but also valuable ranking points contributing to their position in the international classification.

Tournament History

The Women’s Volleyball Nations League was first introduced in 2018. It served as a modernized version of the previous Grand Prix. Since then, the tournament has been held annually. Consequently, it has become an integral part of the volleyball calendar.

Interesting facts

• The inaugural winner was Team USA, which went on to claim the tournament three times (in 2018, 2019, and 2021).
• The tournament is conducted in a multi-stage format where teams constantly move between different host cities.
• FIVB actively integrates digital technologies, including player tracking, video replays, and real-time analytics..

The most spectacular game:
The USA vs Brazil final match in 2021 set a viewership record on FIVB platforms, surpassing 2 million online viewers.

Winners of the Women’s Nations League over the past 3 years

These teams confidently hold their positions in the world rankings. Moreover, they are among the favorites to win in 2025.

2026 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League

The next edition of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League will take place in 2026. However, exact dates and host cities have not yet been announced. Meanwhile, FIVB has already revealed plans for expansion and increased commercialization of the tournament.

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