World’s Best Volleyball Stars Return to Arlington in July

Volleyball World, an international organization that drives growth, innovation and investment in volleyball around the globe along with the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) will be hosting the women’s 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), an annual international premier volleyball competition, at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas from July 9-13, 2025.

Tournament and daily passes are on sale now starting at $36 plus fees at VNLTickets.com. Fans from across the globe will gather to witness the pinnacle of volleyball action at this state-of-the-art venue, a proven hub for VNL action which hosted the finals of the 2023 edition and a preliminary phase of the 2024 edition and drew over 60,000 fans from around the world.

This premier volleyball competition will feature the world’s top women’s volleyball teams, including the reigning Olympic silver medalists, Team USA along with Germany, Canada, China, Thailand and Dominican Republic. These dynamic teams will compete in thrilling, action-packed matches as part of the five-day, 12 match pool. Arlington will be pool 3 where the teams will be fighting to secure their spot in the finals.

Photo courtesy of Volleyball Nations League

Finn Taylor, CEO of Volleyball World, shared his excitement, stating, “We are thrilled to be returning to Arlington for the VNL 2025. This city has proven itself as an exceptional host of world-class volleyball, and its large community of passionate volleyball fans will ensure an electric atmosphere for our athletes next July! The VNL has seen some exciting changes to its structure since the last edition, and I am excited to see this play out as the teams compete in the USA and beyond.”

The 2024 edition of VNL set new records for attendance, viewership and global engagement, highlighting volleyball’s growing international popularity. The 2025 tournament will be the largest VNL to date, with 18 teams, with two teams per gender competing for the first time: China and Ukraine for men, and Czech Republic and Belgium for women.

VNL is an annual international volleyball competition organized by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and Volleyball World. Launched in 2018, the VNL showcases the top men’s and women’s national teams worldwide, competing in a league-style format. It is designed to boost global interest in volleyball by providing a high-profile tournament featuring the world’s best players, with the goal of providing increased visibility for the sport. The competition involves a series of preliminary rounds where teams compete in matches, followed by a final round featuring the top-ranked teams. Both men’s and women’s tournaments take place concurrently in an array of cities. Teams earn points based on their performance, and the tournament ends with a championship round where the best teams vie for the VNL title. The VNL emphasizes sports innovation and incorporates technology and entertainment features, including digital fan engagement and enhanced in-venue experiences.

Photo courtesy of Volleyball Nations League

The VNL tournament spans the globe with competitions for men’s and women’s teams. The women’s tournament starts June 4-8 in Ottawa, Canada. For the complete schedule, including the men’s pools and competing nations, visit VW Schedule Page. Fans can watch all VLN matches world-wide on VBTV.

The VNL serves as a critical pipeline for Olympic qualification, making it one of the most important events on the volleyball calendar for prospective Olympians and fans.

The schedule for matches at College Park Center in Arlington is as follows:

Wednesday, July 9

• 12:30 PM – Germany vs. Canada
• 4:00 PM – Dominican Republic vs. China
• 7:30 PM – Thailand vs. USA

Thursday, July 10

• 4:00 PM – Thailand vs. Germany
• 7:30 PM – Dominican Republic vs. USA

Friday, July 11

• 4:00 PM – Thailand vs. Dominican Republic
• 7:30 PM – Canada vs. China

Saturday, July 12

• 4:00 PM – Germany vs. China
• 7:30 PM – Canada vs. USA

Sunday, July 13

• 11:30 AM – Germany vs. Dominican Republic
• 3:00 PM – Thailand vs. Canada
• 7:00 PM – China vs. USA

The Arlington Sports Commission is a key stakeholder of the Women’s VNL 2025 USA stop. With a mission to elevate Arlington’s profile on the international stage, the Commission is helping to ensure the event’s global impact while highlighting Arlington as a premier sports destination.

Be Part of the Action – Tickets Now Available at VNLTickets.com.