Omaha among three host cities for the FIVB Women's World Cup in 2027

The 2027 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Cup will be played in the United States and Canada in 2027.

United States host cities for the tournament were announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. The 32-nation tournament will be played in Anaheim, California (Honda Center), Omaha, Nebraska (CHI Health Center Arena) and Orlando, Florida (Kia Center). The tournament will run from Aug. 20-Sept. 5, 2027.

The Canadian host cities will be announced at a later date.

"Congratulations to my friends in Orlando on being selected to host the 2027 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Cup," said Misty May-Treanor, three-time Olympic gold medalist. "I know firsthand how powerful it is to compete in front of passionate fans, and I also know how inspiring it can be for young athletes to witness the world's best players in person.

"Bringing the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup to Orlando gives young girls throughout Central Florida the opportunity to dream bigger, work harder and see what's possible through sport."

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Omaha and Orlando will host pool play and round of 16 matches. The Honda Center in Anaheim will host the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals in 2027, and then serve as the host venue for the men's and women's indoor volleyball competition for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

"It's an exciting opportunity to host the Women's Volleyball World Cup on home soil just one year before the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and playing in front of our home crowd gives us an advantage to test ourselves and build momentum," U.S. women's national team coach Erick Sullivan said. "Experiencing that level of high-stakes competition enhances our Olympic preparation. Our fans play a massive role in creating the environment we need to thrive, and their energy will elevate our performance."