The much-awaited Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 has officially released its Week 1 schedule. The prestigious international tournament will feature the world’s top teams competing in exciting pool-stage matches across Canada, Brazil, and China.

Women’s VNL 2026 – Week 1

Dates: June 3 – 7, 2026

  • Pool 1 – Quebec City, Canada (Centre Vidéotron) Teams: Canada, United States, France, Japan, Ukraine (VNL debut), Germany
  • Pool 2 – Brasília, Brazil (BRB Arena Nilson Nelson) Teams: Brazil, Italy, Netherlands, Türkiye, Dominican Republic, Bulgaria
  • Pool 3 – Nanjing, China (Nanjing Olympic Youth Sports Park Gymnasium) Teams: China, Serbia, Belgium, Poland, Thailand, Czechia

The tournament kicks off on June 3 with the opening match Belgium vs Poland in Nanjing, China.

Men’s VNL 2026 – Week 1

Dates: June 10 – 14, 2026

  • Pool 1 – Ottawa, Canada (The Arena at TD Place) Teams: Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Türkiye, United States
  • Pool 2 – Brasília, Brazil Teams: Brazil, Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Iran, Serbia
  • Pool 3 – Linyi, China (Linyi Olympic Sports Park Gymnasium) Teams: China, Cuba, Japan, Poland, Slovenia, Ukraine

Key Tournament Information

  • Women’s Finals: July 22–26, 2026 in Macau, China
  • Men’s Finals: July 29 – August 2, 2026 in Ningbo, China

Each pool will play a round-robin format, with teams battling for crucial ranking points. The top-performing teams from the preliminary phase will advance to the Finals.

This Week 1 schedule sets the stage for intense competition, featuring powerhouse teams like Brazil, Italy, China, USA, Poland, and Japan. Fans can look forward to high-level volleyball action, including powerful spikes, solid blocks, and thrilling rallies.