Canada to Welcome the World’s Best Women’s Volleyball Players as Montreal and Quebec City Named Host Cities for the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup

In a historic first for Canada and North America, the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) today unveiled the host cities for the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup, the sport’s premier international competition.

Canada and the United States were announced as co-hosts of the tournament in September 2025. Today, FIVB President Fabio Azevedo confirmed that Montreal and Quebec City (Quebec province) will join Omaha, Nebraska; Orlando, Florida; and Anaheim, California, as host cities for the prestigious competition, which will bring together 32 national teams from around the world.

The tournament will mark the first FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup ever held in North America, bringing the world’s best women’s volleyball players to Canadian and American courts and creating a major opportunity to showcase the growth and momentum of women’s volleyball across the continent.

“This is a milestone moment for volleyball in Canada. We are looking forward to bringing the world’s top volleyball players to Montreal and Quebec City for the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup. It is an incredible opportunity to showcase the sport to fans of all ages and inspire the next generation of Canadian volleyball athletes just ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games,” said Alan Ahac, Director, Indoor International Events, Volleyball Canada.

A landmark moment for volleyball in Canada

The FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup will take place from August 20 to September 5, 2027. Montreal and Quebec City will host the pool phase and Round of 16 from August 20 to 28, alongside Omaha and Orlando. The final rounds (the quarterfinals, semifinals and final) will then take place in Anaheim.

With more than 800 million fans worldwide, the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup is expected to generate significant attention for the sport and provide Canadian fans with a rare opportunity to experience one of volleyball’s biggest international competitions on home soil.

For Canada, hosting matches in two cities represents an important moment for the continued development and visibility of volleyball, particularly women’s volleyball, which continues to grow at all levels across the country.

Montreal and Quebec City will offer two distinct Canadian settings for the competition, with matches taking place in two of the country’s most renowned sports and entertainment venues.

A key stop on the road to LA28

The 2027 World Cup will also be an important milestone on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Under the tournament’s new format, the three highest-ranked national teams that have not yet qualified for LA28 will earn Olympic berths, adding significant stakes to the competition.

For Team Canada, which has already secured its place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games following its victory at the NORCECA continental qualification tournament, the World Cup will offer a unique opportunity to compete against the world’s top teams in front of Canadian fans.

Taking place just weeks after the FIFA Women’s World Cup, 2027 is shaping up to be a landmark year for women’s sport on the international stage, with major global competitions putting women athletes and their achievements firmly in the spotlight.

“Playing a World Cup at home would be incredibly special for all of us. Most of us live and play professionally abroad, so we don’t often get to play in front of our families, friends and fellow Canadians. That’s what made playing VNL in Quebec City this summer so special. To have more than 10,000 Canadian fans cheering for us was an amazing feeling, you could really feel how much it meant to them to have us home, and it meant just as much to us. With Canada now qualified for the 2028 Olympic Games, having a World Cup on home soil along that journey would be incredible and unforgettable.” add Emily Maglio, 2026 Team Captain.

Bringing the world together in Canada

Beyond the competition itself, the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup will provide an opportunity for fans across the country to connect with the sport and experience the energy of a major international event.

With Team Canada competing on home soil and two Canadian host cities welcoming international teams and supporters, the tournament is expected to create lasting visibility for volleyball and contribute to the continued growth of the sport from grassroots participation to the highest levels of competition.