Omaha Will Host 2027 Women's Volleyball World Cup
The city will welcome global competition at the CHI Health Center Omaha from August 20 to September 5, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Volleyball
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Omaha has been selected as a host city for the 2027 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Cup, which is scheduled to take place from August 20, 2027, to September 5, 2027. The tournament will feature matches played across the United States and Canada.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as a critical qualification pathway for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Highest-ranked teams that have not yet secured their spots will compete for Olympic berths during the event.
A total of 32 national teams will compete in the 2027 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Cup. The event will be hosted across locations in the United States and Canada.
The players
FIVB
The Federation Internationale de Volleyball is the international governing body responsible for all forms of volleyball on a global scale.
CHI Health Center Omaha
This multipurpose arena in Omaha hosts a variety of major sporting events, concerts, and conventions.
The details
Matches in Omaha will be held at the CHI Health Center Omaha, which will serve as one of the competition sites. The format of the tournament is designed to provide non-qualified national teams a final opportunity to earn entry into the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Timeline
August 20, 2027: Tournament start date.
September 5, 2027: Tournament end date.
2028: Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Season Trajectory
Hosting this event elevates Omaha's status in the international volleyball landscape and directly impacts the qualification path for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. This tournament will fundamentally shape the competitive field that will eventually represent their countries in the Olympic Games.
Spectators in Omaha will have the opportunity to watch international teams compete for spots in the 2028 Olympics. The event will bring significant influx of global athletic talent to the CHI Health Center Omaha.
The takeaway
Fans and local residents can anticipate a high level of international competition as teams fight for Olympic qualification. The event highlights Omaha's growing role in hosting premier global sporting events.
Further reading
Learn more about the local sports scene in our Omaha Volleyball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KETV.
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