VNL presents "ROTATIONS" new global show exploring volleyball through culture, identity and movement

The VNL (Volleyball Nations League), in partnership with global sports brand Decathlon today announces the launch of ROTATIONS, a new global series  that takes volleyball storytelling beyond the court and into the cities, cultures and lived experiences that shape the sport around the world.

ROTATIONS is inspired by one of volleyball’s defining principles. In the sport, rotation is not optional but fundamental, every player moves through every position, from back row to front line, from defender to attacker. This principle sits at the core of the show’s identity, a narrative built on movement, adaptability and shared responsibility.

Hosted by Brazilian volleyball legend, Olympic gold medalist and 2x Olympic silver medalist Bruno Rezende, and presented by global sports brand Decathlon, ROTATIONS is a cinematic long-form travel and culture series that follows elite athletes and cultural figures across volleyball’s global circuit. Each episode is filmed on location in cities central to the sport’s international ecosystem, from training courts to local neighbourhoods and cultural spaces, capturing authentic conversations that unfold away from traditional media environments.

Bruno Rezende, Olympic gold medalist, and host of the ROTATIONS show, said:

“Throughout my career, volleyball has taken me all over the world, and I’ve been incredibly lucky to experience so many different people and cultures along the way. Hosting ROTATIONS has been an amazing opportunity to revisit those experiences and discover new ones. I can’t wait for fans to join us on the journey as we explore the people, places and stories that make volleyball such a unique global community.

Marcelo Hargreaves da Costa, Chief Product Officer at Volleyball World, said:

"ROTATIONS is an important part of Volleyball World's broader athlete strategy. We want to build deeper connections between our athletes and fans by telling stories that go beyond competition, showcasing the people, cultures and communities that make volleyball such a global sport. Through original content like this, we're creating new ways for audiences to engage with the game all year round.”

Featuring some of volleyball's biggest names, the series showcases the personalities behind one of the world's most-played sports, with more than 800 million participants globally the series features internationally renowned athletes and cultural figures from across the volleyball community, with episodes featuring Zehra Güneş, Earvin N'Gapeth, Micah Christenson, Erik Shoji and many more, alongside a number of surprise guests to be revealed throughout the series.

The series trailer will be released on 8 July, ahead of the first full episode premiering on Monday 13 July at 16:00 CET. New episodes will then be released every two weeks, distributed globally on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts, with curated highlights and clips shared across Volleyball World’s digital and social platforms.

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