The AVC Asian Volleyball Continental Championships 2026 are the flagship international volleyball tournaments organized by the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC). The 2026 edition carries high stakes, as the champions of both tournaments automatically qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, while the top three finishers secure spots in the 2027 FIVB World Championships.
The AVC Men’s Volleyball Cup 2026 takes place in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, from June 20 to 28. Organized by the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) and the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI), the international tournament features 12 elite men’s national teams competing at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura.
Major 2026 Continental Championship Schedule:
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| Host nation | India |
| City | Ahmedabad |
| Dates | 20–28 June |
| Teams | 12 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
The 2026 AVC Men’s Volleyball Cup will be the sixth edition of the AVC Men’s Volleyball Cup, an annual international volleyball tournament organized by the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) with Volleyball Federation of India (VFI). It is scheduled to be held from 20 to 28 June 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. This marks India’s first time hosting the tournament.
A maximum of 12 teams were selected for the AVC Men’s Volleyball Cup based on specific qualification criteria. This included one slot reserved for the host country and another for the defending champions from the previous edition, with the runner-up taking the spot if the defending champion happened to be the host nation. Additionally, five teams were selected based on the highest FIVB World Rankings among those that had not yet qualified. The remaining five slots were awarded to teams from zonal competitions that had not already qualified for the tournament. Furthermore, any teams competing in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League were strictly ineligible to submit entries to this tournament.
- Dates: June 20 – 28, 2026
- Venue: Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Naranpura, Ahmedabad
- Participants: 12 elite Asian national teams, including host India, Australia, Bahrain, Indonesia, Thailand, and Qatar.
- Significance: This marks a major return for international volleyball to India after 17 years, and the first time the Indian Men’s team returns to this competition under the guidance of Head Coach Dragan Mihailovic
The following 12 teams qualified for the tournament, listed by the method of qualification.
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