The Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 men’s competition is headed for a thrilling finish in Ningbo, China, where eight elite teams will compete from 30 July to 3 August at the Beilun Sports and Art Centre.

After an intense preliminary round across nine global cities, the final eight are confirmed:
Brazil, Italy, France, Japan, Poland, Slovenia, Cuba, and host nation China.
The knockout rounds begin with quarterfinals on 30 and 31 July, followed by semifinals on 2 August and medal matches on 3 August.
Quarterfinal Schedule:
- Italy vs Cuba
- China vs Brazil
- France vs Slovenia
- Poland vs Japan
All matches will stream live on VBTV.
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