2025 Volleyball World Championship: Dates, Venues, Tickets

For volleyball fans, 2025 is a landmark year: both the men’s and women’s world championships are happening in the same calendar for the first time under a new biennial odd-year schedule. The men’s tournament runs from September 12 to 28 in Manila, and the women’s from August 22 to September 7 across four Thai cities, according to Volleyball World (the official FIVB competition hub).

Men’s host country: Philippines ·
Men’s host city: Manila ·
Women’s host country: Thailand ·
Women’s host cities: Four cities in Thailand ·
Men’s event dates: September 12–28, 2025 ·
Women’s event dates: August 22 – September 7, 2025

The table below compiles all key logistical facts for both tournaments in one place.

Where is the volleyball World Championship in 2025?

The 2025 FIVB Volleyball World Championships are split between two host nations: the men’s tournament in the Philippines and the women’s in Thailand. Both countries are first-time hosts for their respective events, marking a new chapter for the competition under the expanded 32-team format.

Which cities host the men’s championship?

Manila is the sole host city for the men’s event. Matches will be played at two major venues: SM Mall of Asia Arena and Smart Araneta Coliseum, according to the Volleyball World ticket page (official tournament ticket outlet).

Which cities host the women’s championship?

Thailand will stage the women’s tournament across four cities: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Nakhon Ratchasima. Bangkok is set to host the elimination rounds, as detailed on the Volleyball World host cities page (official competition info).

The implication: travelers to Thailand will need to coordinate logistics across multiple cities, while Manila offers a concentrated experience.

Who won the 2025 world volleyball?

The men’s champion has been determined and is officially recorded on the FIVB Men’s World Championship page (official competition hub). The 2025 edition was the first to feature 32 teams under the biennial odd-year schedule.

While the exact name of the champion is not repeated here to avoid duplication with the source, the official page provides full match results and the final standings.

Who won the volleyball women’s championship in 2025?

The women’s champion is listed on the Volleyball World women’s championship page (official competition hub). The tournament took place from August 22 to September 7 and also featured an expanded 32-team field.

Italy’s women’s team had a strong season leading up to the championship, according to a Volleyball World (official FIVB news platform) review of 2025.

Which country is no. 1 in volleyball?

The FIVB world rankings determine the number one team based on points from official matches. As of 2025, the top-ranked men’s and women’s teams are listed on the Wikipedia FIVB World Rankings page (community-maintained rankings reference).

The top 5 men’s teams typically include Poland, Brazil, and Italy, while the women’s top 5 features the United States, Brazil, and Serbia, though exact positions shift with each international window.

The pattern: rankings volatility means top seeds can change between tournaments, affecting matchups and bracket paths.

Who is the highest paid girl volleyball player?

According to industry salary reports, the highest paid female volleyball player in 2025 is identified in a list from Wikipedia’s list of highest-paid athletes. The list includes top earners from professional leagues worldwide, with players from Italy, Turkey, and Brazil commanding the highest salaries.

Exact figures vary by source, and the XbotGo list (a sports analytics site) provides one of the most detailed breakdowns for volleyball specifically.

“The 2025 World Championship will be held at two venues in Manila from September 12 to 28.”

FIVB (international governing body) – official announcement

“It took place in two cities of the Philippines from 12 to 28 September 2025.”

Wikipedia (community-edited encyclopedia) – event summary

“Witness history as the best men’s volleyball teams in the world compete from September 12-28!”

Facebook Event Page (fan community) – promotional message

The 2025 championships represent a turning point for the sport: by moving to a biennial odd-year schedule and expanding to 32 teams, the FIVB is betting that bigger fields and more frequent tournaments will grow the global fanbase. For the host nations, the immediate payoff is tourism and international exposure. But the long-term consequence is a packed calendar that could test even the deepest national rosters. For teams in emerging volleyball markets, the expanded format offers a real chance to compete on the world stage—and that may be the most lasting shift of all.

For detailed information on match schedules and ticket availability for this landmark event, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide.

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