June 18th. 2025      RESULTS: WOMEN  /  MEN
Inaugural CAZOVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship Begins at Seven Mile Beach

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 18, 2025.– The inaugural Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-21 Beach Volleyball Championship is set to take place on June 19 at the iconic Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. This one-day tournament will feature 12 teams representing Barbados, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Host nation Cayman Islands will field two teams per gender. Teams are divided into three pools per gender, competing in round-robin play, followed by semifinals and finals, all packed into a single day of high-energy action.   More Español

June 18th. 2025  SCHEDULE
Top Young Talent Ready to Compete at U19 Girls’ Pan American Cup in Kingston

KINGSTON, Ontario, June 18, 2025. – Volleyball excitement is building in Kingston as the city prepares to host the NORCECA U19 Girls’ Pan American Cup from June 24 to 28 at Queen’s University’s Athletics & Recreation Centre. Seven national teams from the Americas will take the court in pursuit of the Pan American crown, following Chile’s withdrawal due to unforeseen travel issues.  Participating National Teams from NORCECA qualify for the 2026 NORCECA U19 Girls Continental Championship, which is part of the qualification process to the 2027 U19 FIVB Girls World Championship.Team USA enters the tournament as the defending champion and one of the title favorites, aiming to retain their crown.  More Español

June 18th. 2025
NORCECA and the Cuban Volleyball Federation Strengthen Regional Cooperation

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, June 18, 2025.- A productive working meeting was held this week at the headquarters of the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation NORCECA between the new leadership of the Cuban Volleyball Federation (FCV) and NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz. More Español

June 18th. 2025
USA Wins; Canada and Dominican Republic Fall in Week 2 VNL Opener

June 18, 2025.– The United States kicked off the second week of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with a valuable victory over host Serbia in Belgrade. Meanwhile, in Istanbul, the Dominican Republic put up a strong fight but fell in straight sets to Türkiye, while Canada played a thrilling match that ended in a five-set loss to Korea. More Español

June 17th. 2025
Seven Mile Beach Set for Double Dose of International Beach Volleyball

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 17, 2025. – The famous shores of Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, are set to become the epicenter of regional beach volleyball this week, as two important international competitions take place back-to-back. More Español

June 15th. 2025
United States and Canada Close Week 1 with Victories

June 15, 2025. – The United States and Canada wrapped up the first week of the 2025 Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with victories. The U.S. defeated Cuba, while Canada swept Bulgaria.  More Español

June 14th. 2025
NORCECA Teams Fall to European Rivals

June 14, 2025. – Teams from NORCECA, the United States and Canada, were unable to overcome Slovenia and France, respectively. The U.S. lost 1-3 to Slovenia, while Canada came close to an epic comeback against France but ultimately fell in a tie-break.  More Español

June 14th. 2025
Luca Cristofani Returns to Puerto Rico to Support the Development of National Volleyball

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 14, 2025.- The Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation (FPV) is pleased to announce the return of renowned Italian coach Luca Cristofani to Puerto Rico. He will collaborate directly with both the women’s and men’s National Team programs. More Español

June 13th. 2025
Cuba Falls to Ukraine in Another Intense Tie-Break at the 2025 VNL

June 13, 2025. – The Caribbean team fought until the very end but couldn’t replicate the previous day’s feat. Cuba played its second consecutive five-set match in Rio de Janeiro, but this time fell short against a surprising Ukrainian squad, who edged out a hard-fought 3-2 victory (25-22, 20-25, 25-20, 17-25, 15-12). Cuba outperformed Ukraine from the service line (8-5). More Español

June 12th. 2025
Big Wins for Cuba and the United States, Canada Lose Their Undefeated Record

June 12, 2025. – Cuba pulled off the surprise of the day by defeating Brazil at home in five sets. The United States came back from a 0-2 deficit to win in five sets against Iran, while Canada couldn’t hold on to a 2-1 lead and ended up falling 2-3 to Argentina. More Español

June 11th. 2025
Canada starts with a win, USA and Cuba lose their opening matches

June 11, 2025.- Host country Canada kicked off the first week of the Men’s VNL with an important victory, edging Germany 3-2. Meanwhile, the United States were upset by Ukraine in a straight-set loss, and Cuba began their campaign with a 1-3 defeat to Slovenia. More Español

June 9th. 2025
Spectacular Coastal Venue Elevates 2025 ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championships in St. Kitts & Nevis

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, June 9, 2025.- The 2025 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U21 Beach Volleyball Championships came to a thrilling conclusion after three days of intense action, excitement. More Español

June 8th. 2025
St. Lucia’s Phillip and Ericka Crowned Undefeated ECVA U21 Women’s Champions

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, June 8, 2025.- St. Lucia’s Ericka Gaspard and Clio Phillip delivered a flawless performance at the ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship, capturing the women’s gold medal with an undefeated 5-0 record.  More Español

June 8th. 2025
Dominica’s Mingo and Frederick Defend ECVA U21 Men’s Title with Back-to-Back Gold

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, June 8, 2025.- Dominica’s Mervin Mingo and Bill Frederick were crowned ECVA U21 Men’s Beach Volleyball Champions for the second year in a row, delivering a confident 2-0 win (21-17, 21-15) over St. Lucia’s Victor Rio and Peter Emmanuel in Sunday’s gold medal match at the scenic shores of Saint Kitts and Nevis. More Español

June 8th. 2025
First Week of Women’s VNL Concludes: USA and Canada Secure Wins, Dominican Republic Falls

June 8, 2025 .- The first week of the 2025 Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) came to a close this Sunday. The United States claimed their first victory in Group 2, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Meanwhile, in Group 1, played at TD Place in Ottawa, Ontario.. More Español

June 8th. 2025
FIVB and Qatar Foundation explore new opportunities for collaboration

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 8, 2025.- Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and a member of the FIVB Volleyball Foundation Board, visited Volleyball House this week. More Español

June 7th. 2025 Results Women’s Beach Championship
Antigua, Anguilla, St. Lucia, and Dominica Reach Women’s Final Four at ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, June 7, 2025.- The duos of Jassania Joseph/Jaya Carr of Antigua and Barbuda, Deandra Fleming/Lavesha Richardson of Anguilla, St. Lucia’s Ericka Gaspard/Clio Phillip and Dominica’s Alyssa Bully/Joyan Pascal are the final four.  More Español  

June 7th. 2025 Results  Men’s Beach Championship
Dominica, St. Kitts & Nevis, Grenada, and St. Lucia Headed to ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball Men’s Semifinals

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, June 7, 2025.- Despite intermittent rain and strong winds, Defending champions Mervin Mingo/Bill Frederick of Dominica, Jedediah Pencheon/Vikash Sundar of St. Kitts and Nevis, Grenada’s Walcott Zerick/Kibose Hamilton, along with St. Lucia’s Victor Rio and Peter Emmanuel, emerged as the top four men’s teams of the 2025 ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship. More Español

June 7th. 2025
Tough Loss for Canada Against Japan in the VNL

June 7, 2025.– Canada suffered a tough defeat in the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Pool 1, at TD Place in Ottawa, Ontario. The Canadian team, playing at home, lost 0-3 (24-26, 20-25, 19-25) to Japan. Their opposite and team captain, Kiera Van Ryk, was Canada’s top scorer with 11 points, one block, one ace, and the rest from attacks. Hilary Howe contributed 9 points (7 from attacks and 2 blocks). More Español

June 6th. 2025
FIVB reaffirms commitment to building a better world through volleyball during Olympism365 Summit

LAUSSANNE, Switzerland, June 6, 2025.- At the inaugural Olympism365 Summit in Lausanne from 4 to 5 June, the FIVB stood at the heart of a transformative conversation on sport’s potential to drive sustainable development.  .  More Español

June 6th. 2025

One month to go: get ready for first-ever World Volleyball Day!

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 7, 2025.- 7 July 2025 marks a historic moment for our sport – the inaugural World Volleyball Day, and it is now just one month away! The date commemorates the first public demonstration of volleyball by William Morgan in 1895 and will annually serve as a global celebration of volleyball.  More Español

June 6th. 2025 Schedule & Results
Defending Champs Dominica fall to St. Lucia in ECVA U21 Men Beach Opening Day

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, June 6, 2025.- Dominica’s Mervin Mingo and Bill Frederick lost to Victor Rio and Peter Emmanuel of St. Lucia in a hard-fought 2-1 battle (17-21, 21-19, 15-12) in Pool A on opening day of the Men’s 2025 ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Victor Rio and Peter Emmanuel of St. Lucia, along with Jedediah Puncheon/Vikash Sundar. More Español

June 6th. 2025
Anguilla Women Defend their ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball Title on Day One

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis, June 6, 2025.- Defending champions Deandra Fleming and Lavesha Richardson of Anguilla won Pool A defeating the local duo of Celina Alwani and Jontelle Hensley Philip and Roneika Gibson alongside Veronique Matthews of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on day one of the Women’s 2025 ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship in St. Kitts and Nevis. More Español

June 6th. 2025
Dominicans win another thriller, USA dramatic third loss

June 6, 2025.- The first week of the Volleyball Nations League 2025 has been intense, but also successful for the Dominican Republic, which secured on Friday their second victory in three matches in the tournament, while the U.S. fell in dramatic five sets to Czechia in their third loss. More Español

June 6th. 2025
Marte excited to enjoy VNL 2025 through pregnancy

June 6, 2025.- Expecting her first baby, the Dominican captain will be with her team for as long as she can during the tournament. The Dominican Republic will count on an extra body on the court for at least their first matches in the Volleyball Nations League 2025 as team captain and veteran setter Niverka Marte is playing the tournament while expecting her first baby. More Español