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world championships
The ultimate title
Staged every 4 years, the World Championships are the most important Volleyball competitions as they incorporate a global qualification process that climaxes with a Grand Finale of the best 24 teams in each gender. Over 127 National Teams from 70 countries participate in over 36 qualification tournaments lasting 12 months. The final rounds are the battle ground for only the very best teams who strive to be World Champions. The FIVB offers sponsorship and publicity rights plus international broadcasting rights.


world league
The 15 million cream of the cream
Created by the FIVB in 1990, the World League is indeed a unique annual showcase for the sport. Live television audiences join spectators on site to watch the best men's National Volleyball teams competing for Prize Money amounting to US$ 15,000,000 in May and June every year. No other team sport has reached such amounts in annual global competition. The FIVB offers sponsorship and publicity rights plus international broadcasting rights.


world cups
The gate to the games
The road to the Olympic Games commence with the World Cups, an event that showcases the very best 12 men's and women's teams in the world from each continent. The host country Japan and television partner, Fuji TV have created an event that rallies the nation in full support represented by the event's incredible TV ratings. Whilst the event marketing rights and local TV rights have been secured by the host partners, the FIVB offers the international television rights.


world grand prix
The best in beauty and style
The annual competition for women continues to break new ground for women's sport providing opportunities for the top National Teams to exhibit their grace to adoring fans. Focused in Asia with enthusiastic organisers, the World Grand Prix has now expanded to add continental qualification tournaments in Europe. The FIVB offers sponsorship and publicity rights plus international broadcasting rights.

Beach Volleyball


world tour
The joy of life
An annual global series of events that is staged in famous locations starring professional athletes from over 60 countries which compete for Olympic qualification, prize money and world ranking. The tour runs over the full 12 months of the year providing continuity to its partners having now reached a record of 24 events and prize money of US$ 5,000,0000 with equal opportunity to both genders.

world championships
The best of the best
Staged every two years, the World Championships feature the brightest stars of the World Tour competing for the World Champion crown. Skills, fitness and physical beauty come together in an event that exemplifies sun, sea and lifestyle. The jewel event offers access to one of the world's fastest growing sports.

Special Events

Let's come together!
The FIVB in conjunction with various partners has created special events that capture a theme or promote a unique message and continues to be open to these types of event opportunities. For example, some of the various concepts include the World Congress, World Galas, Fairs and Tailored Events.

 
Development

Let's have fun!
The FIVB and its partners have a vested interest in promoting the sport to the masses who witness the game live and on TV and ultimately are potential customers. Development initiatives include Park Volley (social outdoor volleyball on grass), Junior and Youth World Championships, courses in developing regions and seminars for the sport's administration