Canada and the United States have announced their joint hosting of the 2027 women’s world volleyball championship. The final matches are set to take place in Anaheim, California, as revealed by Volleyball Canada, USA Volleyball, and the FIVB on Friday. Additional details, including four more host cities for pool play and the Round of 16, along with the tournament schedule, will be disclosed later.
This occasion will mark the inaugural hosting of the tournament by both Canada and the U.S. In this 32-country event, two Canadian and two American cities will be responsible for hosting pool play and the Round of 16 matches. Notably, the U.S. secured a fifth-place finish at the 2025 world championship in Thailand, while Canada ended in 15th place.
Mark Eckert, President and CEO of Volleyball Canada, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming event, stating, “The growth of volleyball and interest in women’s sports create an ideal environment to bring this display of the highest level of our sport to North American fans for the first time ever. We’re very excited to build on our knowledge of hosting major events, such as Volleyball Nations League, and take the athlete and spectator experience to the next level.”