North America prepares to host the 21st FIVB Women's Volleyball World Cup in 2027
In short: For the first time since 1974, the FIVB Women's Volleyball World Cup returns to North America. Co-hosted by the United States and Canada, this 21st edition of the tournament promises a massive expansion in broadcast reach, featuring 64 matches across a 32-team field in a newly rebranded global competition.
The 2027 tournament marks a significant milestone in international volleyball, serving as the first edition under the simplified World Cup branding following an announcement on March 5, 2026. The hosting rights were officially awarded to the United States and Canada on September 26, 2025, during an FIVB meeting in Manila. This event represents only the second time in the competition's history that hosting duties have been shared, following the precedent set in 2022.
The tournament structure is designed for scale, featuring 32 teams competing in 64 matches. Qualification pathways include automatic entry for the host nations and the defending champions, Italy, alongside top performers from the 2026 Continental Championships. The remaining slots were filled based on the FIVB World Ranking as of October 2, 2026. American host cities confirmed on September 17, 2026, include Anaheim, Omaha, and Orlando, with the Honda Center in Anaheim designated to host the finals as a key test event for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Commercial efforts are focused on leveraging the surging interest in women's athletics. In June 2026, Horizon Sports & Experiences was appointed as the exclusive agency for U.S. sponsorship and media rights. This led to a landmark deal in July 2026 with Scripps Sports, which secured exclusive U.S. media rights. By broadcasting all matches on Ion Television and other platforms in both English and Spanish, the organizers aim to achieve the most extensive television distribution in the history of the event, signaling a major push to capture the North American market.
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