Thailand Set to Host FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship 2025: A Global Celebration of Sport and Tourism
Thailand is gearing up to host the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship 2025, one of the world’s premier volleyball tournaments, from 22 August to 7 September 2025. The competition will unite 32 elite national teams across four host cities — Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Nakhon Ratchasima.
Sorawong Thienthong, Minister of Tourism and Sports, emphasized that hosting the championship supports the “Grand Sports” initiative under the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025. The event is expected to generate over 8.5 billion Baht through tourism and receive global exposure to more than 1.3 billion viewers, while giving Thai fans the opportunity to witness world-class volleyball at home.
The tournament will feature teams from five continents: Africa (3), Asia (4), Europe (16), NORCECA (6), and South America (3). Volleyball giants including the USA, China, Japan, Brazil, Türkiye, Italy, the Netherlands, and reigning champions Serbia will compete, alongside host nation Thailand.
Tournament Structure
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Pool Phase: 22–27 August across all four cities
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Round of 16: 29 August–1 September (Bangkok)
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Quarter-Finals: 3–4 September (Bangkok)
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Semi-Finals: 6 September (Bangkok)
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Final: 7 September (Bangkok)
Rest days are included between stages. Matches will be broadcast live on VBTV and the Volleyball World YouTube channel.
Host Cities and Legacy
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Bangkok: Thailand’s sporting hub, previously hosted the Asian Games, World University Games, and the 2024 VNL Women’s Finals.
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Chiang Mai: Site of the 1995 Women’s Asian Championship and the 2023 SEA Volleyball League and Beach Pro Tour.
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Nakhon Ratchasima: Known as Thailand’s volleyball stronghold, with experience hosting the Asian Club Championship, U19 World Championship, and Olympic qualifiers.
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Phuket: A beach volleyball hotspot, hosting multiple FIVB World Tour events and the 2021 U19 and U21 World Championships.
A Green, Sustainable Event
Thailand will introduce the “Green Heart Event” model, ensuring eco-friendly practices, resource conservation, and waste reduction throughout the tournament.
Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, highlighted that the championship aligns with the Five Grand Concepts — Grand Festivity, Moment, Privilege, Invitation, and Celebration. She noted that the event will not only showcase Thai culture and hospitality but also reinforce the nation’s ability to host sustainable international sporting events.
A Landmark Year for Thai Sports
The championship is part of an exceptional sporting calendar for Thailand in 2025, which also includes the 33rd SEA Games, 13th ASEAN Para Games, MotoGP PT Grand Prix, Muaythai World Festival, Honda LPGA Thailand, and global UTMB trail running races.
Volleyball is Thailand’s second most-watched sport, and with the women’s national team ranked among the world’s top 15, home fans will be eager to support their stars on the world stage.
👉 More details: FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Ranking
