FIVB Announces Pool Assignments for Women's World Cup
The 2027 Women's Volleyball World Cup features 32 teams competing across five cities in the U.S. and Canada.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Volleyball
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The FIVB has revealed official pool assignments for the 2027 Women's Volleyball World Cup, which will span 17 days of international competition. This tournament serves as a critical qualification pathway for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Why it matters
The tournament is significant because the top three finishers who have not yet qualified will earn coveted spots in the 2028 Olympic Games. This structure creates high stakes for the 32 participating national teams throughout the competition.
The tournament includes 32 nations across 17 days of competition, with 19 live televised matches and 45 streamed matches scheduled for U.S. viewers.
The players
FIVB
The Federation Internationale de Volleyball is the international governing body for all forms of volleyball.
Honda Center
This is a prominent indoor arena located in Anaheim, California, that frequently hosts major sporting events.
The details
The pool assignments were unveiled via a global webcast, detailing matches that will take place across five host cities in the United States and Canada. The competition concludes on September 5, 2027, with the World Cup Final at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Timeline
Pool play matches take place from August 20-25, 2027.
The World Cup Final occurs on September 5, 2027.
Season Trajectory
This World Cup serves as a primary qualification event for the 2028 Olympic Games, directly shaping the field for the upcoming quadrennial cycle. The performance of these 32 teams here will determine the competitive landscape for the Olympic tournament.
Fans in the U.S. will have access to 57 hours of live match and studio coverage, including 19 live televised broadcasts and 45 streams. Teams failing to qualify through other pathways must finish in the top three to secure a spot for the 2028 Olympic Games.
The takeaway
This tournament offers a critical opportunity for national teams to secure their path to the 2028 Olympic Games through high-level international play. Fans should monitor upcoming ticket releases to ensure access to matches held across the host cities.
What happens next
Ticket information for the 2027 Women's Volleyball World Cup will be released soon following the announcement of the pool assignments.
Further reading
For more information on upcoming international matches, visit our Volleyball section.
More information
To prepare for the event, visit the tournament ticket presale registration site.
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