Three U.S. Cities Selected to Host 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Championship
Three U.S. cities – Omaha, Nebraska; Orlando, Florida; and Anaheim, California – have been selected to host the 2027 women's volleyball World Cup, the newly named world championships, marking the tournament's first time in North America. The event is scheduled…
Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, September 18, 2026 —
The 2027 women’s volleyball World Championship, formerly known as the World Cup, will be hosted across three United States cities: Omaha, Nebraska; Orlando, Florida; and Anaheim, California. This marks a significant occasion as it is the first time the tournament will be held in North America.
The international competition is slated to run from August 20 to September 5, 2027. The selection of these three cities highlights the growing interest and infrastructure available for major sporting events within the U.S. for this popular sport.
The transition in tournament naming to “world championships” signifies a potential evolution in how the event is perceived and promoted on the global stage. Further details regarding specific venues within each city and organizational plans are anticipated as the event date approaches.
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