FAQs

The FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup 2027 runs August 20–September 5, 2027, across five host cities. Pool play and the Round of 16 take place August 20–30 across all five cities; the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final take place September 1–5 in Anaheim.

64 matches over 17 days. Pool-play matches run about 90 minutes (including between-set breaks and timeouts). Knockout matches may run longer, typically 100–120 minutes depending on set count.

32 teams are divided into eight pools of four, distributed across the five host cities. Pool play determines seeding for the Round of 16, held in each city. The top eight teams advance to the quarterfinals in Anaheim, followed by the semifinals and the championship final on September 5.

Tickets are not yet on sale. Sign up for alerts on the Tickets page and you'll be first to know when they're released, host city by host city.

Yes. Volleyball is a welcoming sport for all ages, and children are welcome at every match. Many venues offer family packages and group discounts. Check each host city page for family-friendly amenities.

Yes. Groups of 14 or more may qualify for discounted rates. Email tickets@wvwc27.org with 'Group Booking' in the subject line, or visit the Tickets page for details.

You can purchase tickets city by city through the main Tickets page, or contact the group-booking team if you're planning a multi-city tour.

All five venues are ADA-compliant (US venues) or accessible under Canadian standards, with accessible seating at each venue. Contact the venue directly through its host city page for accessibility details, reserved parking and companion seating.

Yes. US venues offer American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and closed captioning; Canadian venues provide similar accommodations. Contact the venue through its host city page, or email info@wvwc27.org, to request these services when you purchase tickets.

Most venues follow a clear bag policy for security. Check each venue's website (linked on its host-city page) for specific size and material requirements.

All 64 matches will stream on VBTV, Volleyball World's official platform, worldwide. In the United States, Scripps Sports and ION will broadcast every match in English and Spanish. See the How to Watch page for subscription and broadcast schedules.

Yes. Multiple broadcasters are partnering to bring the tournament to fans globally. Check the How to Watch page closer to the tournament for country-specific broadcast information.

Refund policies will be detailed on the Tickets page once tickets go on sale. In general, refunds are available up to a specified date before each match; tickets purchased within a certain window may not be refundable. See the terms of service for the specifics.

Ticket transfer and resale policies will be announced when tickets go on sale. Most events allow transfer to another person through the ticketing platform; details will be posted on the Tickets page.

Reach the tournament team through the Contact page. Specify your inquiry type (general, tickets, partnerships, media) and the team will route you to the right department.