Canada, United States to co-host 2027 women’s volleyball world championship
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Canada and the United States will co-host the 2027 women’s world volleyball championship.
The final rounds will be played in Anaheim, Calif., Volleyball Canada, USA Volleyball and the FIVB announced Friday.
Four more host cities to stage pool play and the Round of 16, as well as a tournament schedule, will be announced at a later date.
It will mark the first time hosting the tournament for both Canada and the U.S.
Two Canadian and two American cities will host pool play and the Round of 16 in the 32-country tournament.
The U.S. finished fifth at the 2025 world championship in Thailand, while Canada was 15th.
“The growth of volleyball and interest in women’s sports create an ideal environment to bring this display of the highest level of our sport to North American fans for the first time ever,” Mark Eckert, President and chief executive officer of Volleyball Canada, said in a release. “We’re very excited to build on our knowledge of hosting major events, such as Volleyball Nations League, and take the athlete and spectator experience to the next level.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 26, 2025.