The stage is set in Łódź, Poland, as eight of the world’s top women’s volleyball teams—Italy, Brazil, Japan, Poland, China, Türkiye, Germany, and the USA—compete this week for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) crown.
Matches begin Wednesday at the Atlas Arena, with Italy facing the USA and Poland hosting China. Thursday sees Japan meet Türkiye and Brazil challenge Germany. Semifinals take place Saturday, with medal matches set for Sunday.
Defending champions Italy, undefeated in the Preliminary Phase, return with MVP Paola Egonu and a stacked lineup. Poland hopes for a home-court advantage, while China, led by young star Wu Mengjie, aims to upset the hosts.
Brazil arrives strong despite injuries, and Japan brings precision and pace under new leadership. Türkiye remains a threat with its dynamic hitters, while Germany, a dark horse, looks to make a statement.
All eyes are on Łódź as the world’s best go head-to-head for VNL glory.
Stream all VNL matches live on VBTV.
- ITA M: Perugia, Civitanova, and Monza Dominate in Round Three
- POL M: Skra Bełchatów and Warta Zawiercie Celebrate Victories
- RUS M: Georghe Cretu Steps Down as Belgorod’s Head Coach for Personal Reasons
- TUR M: Fenerbahçe Medicana Sweeps Spor Toto
- RUS W: Dinamo Kazan, Uralochka, and Zarechie Triumph in Round 5
