The world’s top teams will compete in the women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Arlington, Texas, on May 28-June 2 for the last major volleyball event before the Paris Olympic Games.
The reigning Olympic Champion U.S. Women’s National Team will welcome VNL 2023 Champion Turkey along with Canada, South Korea, Germany, Serbia, Bulgaria and Poland. Spectators can expect a week of intense volleyball action featuring the world’s best athletes.
The Volleyball Nations League is the premier annual global volleyball tournament, which sees 16 national teams per gender compete over eight action-packed weeks throughout Asia and North and South America.
“I am thrilled to announce women’s Volleyball Nations League will be returning to Arlington, Texas.” Finn Taylor, Volleyball World CEO said. “Seeing the passion, unwavering support and sold-out crowds for the VNL Finals at College Park last year, we knew we had to return to the Metroplex. Fans will be able to see top-notch athletes and heart pouncing action as these teams compete for a spot in the VNL Finals, the last major event prior to the Paris Olympics.”
The U.S. Women’s National Team took the Volleyball Nations League by storm when the competition was launched in 2018. After winning gold in Nanjing, China, at the Finals of the first edition, Coach Karch Kiraly’s team also claimed victory at the next two tournaments in 2019 and 2021.
That amazing winning streak was interrupted in 2022, when USA lost to Serbia in the quarterfinals. In 2023 at College Park in Arlington, the U.S. Women battled to make it to the medal round where they lost to Poland in the bronze medal match. The reigning Olympic champions are sure to be among the favorites for 2024.
Volleyball World will provide fans, athletes, partners, and other sport afficionados with the ultimate volleyball experience. It will be memorable for all attendees whether new to the sport or a volleyball pro.