About Volleyball World

How it began

Established in 2021, Volleyball World is a dynamic partnership between the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and CVC Capital Partners, with the aim to drive the commercial success and global reach of volleyball. Announcing the venture in February of that year, FIVB President Dr Ary S Graça F° hailed it as “a unique opportunity and historic achievement for volleyball, and one that will elevate volleyball to new professional standards and bring future commercial opportunities for our sport. This is a completely innovative and modern partnership among the International Federations which will benefit our athletes, our fans and our National Federations.”

Our mission and our assets

With 800 million fans across Indoor and Beach volleyball, the sport ranks as the third most-watched sport worldwide. Volleyball World’s mission is to create a fully integrated ecosystem that connects fans, athletes, and corporate partners through innovative digital platforms and marquee events. The organisation stands out for its commitment to gender equality, ensuring equal prize money, visibility, and opportunities for men and women.

By centralising media rights and event management, Volleyball World uses insights from its vast global audience to shape engaging experiences for fans and elevate volleyball's profile. This strategy enables the organisation to plan and host major events including the World Championships, Volleyball Nations League, and the Beach Pro Tour. These efforts are part of Volleyball World’s commitment to broadening the sport’s global presence and making it more accessible to diverse audiences, while also providing unforgettable experiences for fans and impactful partnerships for sponsors.

Key milestones

In 2023, Volleyball World ranked third overall among Olympic International Federations in the BCW all International Sports Federations (IF) Social Media Ranking, and fourth for the most followers across social media platforms, boasting nearly 16 million followers. That same year, the official YouTube channel saw a 48% increase, surpassing 3.2 million subscribers.

In June 2023, the FIVB, in collaboration with Volleyball World, announced that the World Championships for both Indoor and Beach formats will shift from a quadrennial to a biennial schedule starting in 2025. For the first time, the 2025 men’s and women’s indoor World Championships will both take place in Asia. A testament to Volleyball World’s global reach.

In September 2024, Volleyball World's streaming service, VBTV, reached 1.5 million subscribers, reflecting its rapid growth as a premier destination for volleyball content. The platform offers live and on-demand coverage of major FIVB and AVC tournaments, Italy's Serie A1 leagues, Brazil's top competitions, and significant collegiate matches like the NCAA's Big Ten Conference. Recent agreements with leagues such as Poland's PlusLiga, TauronLiga, and Japan’s SV.LEAGUE have further expanded VBTV's global reach, centralising premier volleyball content under one platform. These strategic partnerships are part of Volleyball World's efforts to enhance fan engagement, providing a comprehensive viewing experience for enthusiasts while solidifying VBTV's status as the leading hub for high-quality volleyball coverage.

On 10 December 2024 it was announced that the VNL would expand from 16 competing nations to 18 and that the number of events would grow from 2 pools of 8 teams a week to 3 pools of 6 teams a week.

What drives us on

Combining sustainable growth with a commitment to equality, Volleyball World is reshaping volleyball into a premium global product that captures the excitement of fans and offers impactful opportunities for partners.

If you are looking for more information or have any inquiries, feel free to reach us at hello@volleyball.world.