"The logo for the 2027 Men’s Volleyball World Cup in Poland encompasses all the key elements of volleyball: It features not only the players, the ball, and the net, but also the fans, who make volleyball so unique, represented by the wave rippling through the base of the design. The overall silhouette evokes, of course, the iconic World Cup trophy, which was first revealed to fans in Poland in 2014 and has since become the definitive symbol of the sport’s premier event. This is the first glimpse of what is being prepared for the tournament we’re so excited to host next year"– said Maciej Bogusz, World Cup LOC Marketing Director
Now who will face each other come September, and in which cities? The answers arrive at the official Draw on 3 December.
Drawing of Lots: Key information
- Date: Thursday, 3 December 2026
- Time: To be announced
- Venue: Wieliczka Salt Mine, 125 metres underground
- Watch: Live on Polsat channels in Poland and on Volleyball World's YouTube channel everywhere else
A draw like no other
The ceremony will take place deep inside the historic chambers of the Wieliczka Salt Mine. It brings the first event of the World Cup to Małopolska, the same region that will host the final phase of the tournament and crown the world's best men's national team.
The teams
- Hosts: Poland
- Defending champions: Italy
- Europe (CEV): France, Finland, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Germany, Ukraine, Belgium, Türkiye, Serbia, Czechia, Greece, Romania, Netherlands, Denmark, Estonia (debut)
- North, Central America and Caribbean (NORCECA): USA, Canada, Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico
- Africa (CAVB): Tunisia, Cameroon, Algeria, Egypt
- South America (CSV): Brazil, Argentina, Chile
- Asia and Oceania (AVC): Japan, Iran, Korea
Where the world champion will be crowned
- Pool phase: Gdańsk (ERGO ARENA), Katowice (Spodek), Łódź (Atlas Arena) and Olsztyn (Urania Hall)
- Semi-finals and medal matches: Kraków (TAURON Arena), Małopolska
The countdown is on. Join us on 3 December
