2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup: Matchups, Cities, Tickets, How to Watch

The World Cup Final will take place on Sept. 5, 2027, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. The three highest-finishing teams in the final tournament standings will earn berths to the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028.

Host No. 4 United States will open against Thailand, Mexico, and Greece in the first round. | Ella Powell (NORCECA)

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Women’s Volleyball World Cup is heading to North America for the first time in 2027, and the bracket is officially set. 

The 32 nations competing for the World Cup learned their pool assignments on Monday. The tournament will bring some of the world’s most talented women’s volleyball players and teams to North America for 17 days of competition across five host cities in the United States and Canada. 

Host No. 4 United States will open against Thailand, Mexico, and Greece in the first round, while co-host No. 8 Canada will face Serbia, Ukraine, and Cameroon. 

The World Cup Final will take place on Sept. 5, 2027, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. The three highest-finishing teams in the final tournament standings that have not already qualified through continental championships will earn berths to the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028. 

"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,"  FIVB President Fabio Azevedo said in a press release. "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." 

FIVB Pool Assignments 

Pool Play: August 20-25, 2027 

Montreal, Quebec | Bell Centre

●      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 | Videotron Centre

●      Pool C: Türkiye, Dominican Republic, France, Egypt

●      Pool H: China, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland

32 nations will compete for the World Cup. | FIVB

United States and Canada Host Cities 

Chosen based on fan bases, seating capacities, and markets that are powerful enough to grow the game, Anaheim, California (Honda Center), Omaha, Nebraska (CHI Health Center Arena), Orlando, Florida (Kia Center), Quebec City, Quebec (Videotron Centre), and Montreal, Quebec (Bell Centre) are among the host cities for the 32-nation tournament. 

According to the FIVB, each city brings unique attributes and experiences that will not only elevate the city, but also make this first-ever North American appearance unlike anything the sport has seen.  

"International volleyball is unlike anything most North American sports fans have experienced," Craig Thompson, CEO of the Women's Volleyball World Cup Organizing Committee, said in a press release. "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." 

After the World Cup, the Honda Center in Anaheim will host the women’s and men’s indoor volleyball competition at the Los Angeles Games.  

Let’s go! 🏐 Orlando is ready to serve up a warm welcome to the teams and fans of Brazil, Czechia, Kenya, Korea, USA, Thailand, Mexico, and Greece for the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup, Aug. 20–25, 2027!https://t.co/SO37iAELQD https://t.co/9vAaYMJMP2

— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) October 27, 2026

Tickets and How to Watch 

Ticket information for the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup is not available yet, but fans can sign up to be notified when tickets go on sale, plus receive tournament news and updates. 

For at-home viewing, 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.