2027 FIVB WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL WORLD CUP POOLS REVEALED DURING GLOBAL DRAW

The World's Elite Women's Volleyball Teams Learn Their Path to the Championship as North America Prepares to Host 17 Days of World-Class International Competition

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• The road to the 2027 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Cup is set. The 32 qualified national teams have been drawn into eight pools of four, setting the stage for compelling international matchups.
• Five cities. Two countries. One global stage. The United States and Canada will welcome the world's best women's volleyball teams from August 20 through September 5, 2027.
• The world's best take center stage. Global powerhouses and emerging contenders will compete for the World Cup title, with pool assignments setting the stage for international rivalries and must-see matchups.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The road to the 2027 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Cup is officially set.

The 32 nations competing for the World Cup learned their pool assignments today during a global webcast featuring four-time Olympic gold medalist and USA Volleyball legend Karch Kiraly.

The historic tournament will bring the world's elite women's volleyball teams to North America for 17 days of competition across five host cities in the United States and Canada, culminating in the World Cup Final on September 5, 2027, at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

With national pride, international rivalries, and a coveted World Cup title on the line, the tournament promises to deliver an extraordinary showcase of women's volleyball at its highest level.

OFFICIAL POOL ASSIGNMENTS

Pool Play: August 20–25, 2027

Montreal, Quebec | Centre Bell

• Pool E: Poland, Germany, Slovenia, Cuba
• Pool G: Canada, Serbia, Ukraine, Cameroon

Omaha, Nebraska | CHI Health Center Arena

• Pool A: Italy, Belgium, Colombia, Puerto Rico
• Pool F: Japan, Russia, Argentina, Bulgaria

Orlando, Florida | Kia Center

• Pool B: Brazil, Czechia, Kenya, Korea
• Pool D: USA, Thailand, Mexico, Greece

Quebec City, Quebec | Centre Videotron

• Pool C: Türkiye, Dominican Republic, France, Egypt
• Pool H: China, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland

THE WORLD'S BEST. ONE COVETED TITLE.
The draw sets the stage for compelling international matchups featuring the sport's most accomplished nations.

The fourth-ranked United States will open its World Cup campaign in Orlando, while co-host Canada, ranked eighth, will begin competition in Montreal. World No. 1 Italy will start its pursuit of the title in Omaha, while perennial contenders Brazil and Türkiye will compete in Orlando and Quebec City, respectively.

"The 2027 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Cup will bring together an extraordinary field of national teams, showcasing the very best our sport has to offer," said FIVB President Fabio Azevedo. "With 32 nations competing for one title, this tournament will be a celebration of elite competition, national pride and the truly global power of volleyball."

A GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF VOLLEYBALL
For North American fans, the World Cup represents a rare opportunity to experience the passion, intensity and national pride that define international volleyball at its highest level.

"International volleyball is unlike anything most North American sports fans have experienced," said Craig Thompson, CEO of the Women's Volleyball World Cup Organizing Committee. "The athleticism is extraordinary, the competition is fierce, and the fans bring an energy and national pride that transforms every match into an event. We are bringing that experience to five incredible venues across the U.S. and Canada, where the world's best teams will compete for one of the sport's most coveted titles."

The World Cup arrives at a defining moment for women's volleyball, as participation, professional opportunities and media visibility continue to accelerate across North America.

In addition to crowning a World Cup champion, the tournament will serve as an official qualification pathway for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, with the three highest-finishing teams not already qualified earning Olympic berths.

BRINGING THE WORLD CUP TO FANS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
The Draw was streamed live internationally on YouTube and in Canada on CBC's digital platforms, with encore broadcasts on Scripps Sports Network. During the tournament, Scripps Sports Network will bring the World Cup to audiences across the United States through an extensive broadcast and streaming partnership, featuring 19 live televised matches, 45 streamed matches and 10 hours of studio programming. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) will televise Canadian matches throughout Canada.

The event will feature approximately 57 hours of live match and studio coverage across the 17-day tournament.

The expanded coverage reflects the growing momentum of women's volleyball, as collegiate competition reaches broader audiences and emerging professional leagues introduce new fans to the sport.

REGISTER NOW FOR TICKET PRESALE ACCESS
Ticket information for the 2027 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Cup is coming soon, giving fans the chance to see the world's best national teams in Anaheim, Montreal, Omaha, Orlando and Quebec City.

Sign up at www.wvwc27.org to be the first to know when tickets go on sale and to get tournament news and updates.

SOURCE FIVB Women's Volleyball World Cup