FIVB Ratified Constitutional Changes and Fee Revisions
The board approved updates to governance and transfer fees ahead of the upcoming World Congress in November.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Volleyball
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The FIVB Board of Administration has ratified revisions to its constitution and approved new international transfer fee regulations. These changes aim to enhance governance and eliminate duplicate charges for clubs.
Why it matters
The updates represent a modernization of the federation's regulatory framework and are designed to improve transparency and financial oversight. The federation is working toward a goal of doubling its global reach to 1.6 billion people connected to the sport.
The federation currently connects 800 million people to volleyball and has set a target to expand this reach to 1.6 billion. The approved constitutional and financial revisions will be submitted for final approval at the upcoming 40th edition of the FIVB World Congress.
The players
FIVB Board of Administration
This is the primary governing body responsible for overseeing the sport of volleyball and establishing international regulatory standards.
FIVB World Congress
This is the supreme governing organ of the international federation, which meets to vote on major policy, constitutional, and electoral matters.
The details
The Board of Administration also finalized the composition of an Ethics Panel and appointed external auditors to boost accountability. National Federations will receive the final constitutional document for review on 19 October before the World Congress convenes in Punta Cana.
Timeline
The final Constitution will be shared with National Federations on 19 October.
The 40th FIVB World Congress will take place in Punta Cana during November.
The Board of Administration will hold its next in-person meeting on 18 November.
Season Trajectory
The revisions to the FIVB Constitution reflect a broader effort to modernize global sports governance. These institutional shifts are designed to support the long-term expansion of the sport's influence and competitive reach.
Clubs involved in international transfers will see an end to duplicate charging under the new fee regulations. The approval of these administrative structures paves the way for the legislative votes expected to conclude at the World Congress in November.
The takeaway
The FIVB is actively streamlining its regulatory environment to prepare for significant global expansion. Clubs should prepare for updated financial and compliance procedures as these governance reforms take effect.
What happens next
The finalized constitutional revisions and Ethics Panel appointments will be presented for a vote at the 40th FIVB World Congress in Punta Cana during November. Additionally, the Board of Administration is scheduled to meet in person on 18 November.
Further reading
For more information on the governance and structure of the sport, visit our Volleyball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by FIVB.
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