The FIVB Board of Administration has approved the hosts for four Age Group World Championships in 2027 following the conclusion of the bidding process, taking another step towards growing the game, creating opportunities for young athletes and making volleyball more accessible to people around the world.
The decision reinforces the FIVB’s commitment to youth development and to creating more opportunities for young athletes through international competition.
The Age Group World Championships are an important step on the pathway towards senior volleyball, giving emerging players the chance to represent their countries, test themselves against their peers and gain valuable experience at the highest level for their age group.
Kazakhstan to welcome Girls’ U19 World Championship
Astana, Kazakhstan, will host the Girls’ U19 World Championship from 5 to 15 August 2027, bringing together 24 teams across 52 matches.
The championship will give some of the world’s most promising young players the opportunity to compete for a global title while bringing top-level age-group volleyball to fans in Kazakhstan.
For the athletes, it will provide valuable international experience at an important stage of their development towards senior competition.
India to host Boys’ U19 World Championship
Later that month, Pune, India, will welcome the Boys’ U19 World Championship from 19 to 29 August.
Once again, 24 teams will compete across 52 matches as the next generation of men’s volleyball talent takes to the world stage.
The event will also provide an opportunity to bring international volleyball to local fans and further strengthen the connection between young people and the sport in India.
Mexico builds on its beach volleyball legacy
Puebla, Mexico, will host the Girls’ and Boys’ U19 Beach Volleyball World Championships from 13 to 17 October 2027, with 104 teams competing across 184 matches.
Mexico has established a strong track record in international beach volleyball, including hosting the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships 2023 across Tlaxcala, Huamantla and Apizaco.
The U19 Championships will add another chapter to that story, this time putting the spotlight on the sport’s rising stars.
Thailand welcomes the future of beach volleyball
Roi Et, Thailand, will host the Women’s and Men’s U21 Beach Volleyball World Championships from 26 to 31 October 2027. The competition will feature 104 teams and 184 matches.
The event will arrive at a particularly exciting time for volleyball in Thailand. The women’s national team has just secured its historic first qualification for the Olympic Games, earning a place at LA28 as AVC Women’s Volleyball Continental Champions.
For the young athletes competing in Roi Et – and those watching from across the country – that breakthrough provides a powerful example of what is possible, with a new generation now able to dream of following in their footsteps.
Together, the championships in Mexico and Thailand will help strengthen the international beach volleyball calendar while creating opportunities to grow the sport in their respective communities.
Investing in the next generation
From Astana and Pune to Puebla and Roi Et, the 2027 age-group World Championships will give young athletes across volleyball and beach volleyball the chance to test themselves on the international stage.
They also reflect the FIVB's ambition to work Together as One to grow the sport around the world and make volleyball more accessible, affordable and understandable for everyone.
For the athletes competing in 2027, the championships will provide an important opportunity to gain experience on the world stage and take another step in their development towards senior international volleyball.
