Honda Center in California to Stage Historic Final Rounds with Four Additional Host Cities to Be Named for Pool Play and Round of 16
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!” said 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.
About the FIVB
The FIVB is the governing body responsible for all forms of Volleyball on a global level. Working closely with national federations and private enterprises to develop Volleyball as a popular media and entertainment sport.
About Volleyball World
Established in 2021, Volleyball World is a dynamic partnership between the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and CVC Capital Partners, with the aim to drive the commercial success and global reach of volleyball. Announcing the venture in February of that year, FIVB President Dr Ary S Graça F° hailed it as “a unique opportunity and historic achievement for volleyball, and one that will elevate volleyball to new professional standards and bring future commercial opportunities for our sport. This is a completely innovative and modern partnership among the International Federations which will benefit our athletes, our fans and our National Federations.”
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