Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026

June 10, 2026 - August 2, 2026

The FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League 2026 takes place from 10 June to 2 August 2026, featuring the world’s top 18 men’s national teams competing across multiple international venues. The tournament begins with the preliminary phase held over three weeks from June to July, with matches staged in cities including Ottawa, Brasília, Linyi, Orléans, Ljubljana, Gliwice, Belgrade, Chicago, and Osaka. Teams compete in a round-robin format, playing 12 matches each to determine rankings and qualification for the finals. The competition then concludes with the Final Round from 29 July to 2 August 2026 at the Beilun Gymnasium, where the top eight teams advance to a knockout stage to compete for the title. As one of the premier international volleyball tournaments, the VNL showcases elite talent, global rivalries, and high-level competition across multiple continents.