— Published September 16, 2026

World Volleyball Day flirts with the billion

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Photo: FIVB.

La World Volleyball Day reached new heights. The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) reports a more than positive outcome as this Day was celebrated, for the second time, on July 7. Over 950 million impressions were recorded in traditional media and on social networks, a 32% increase compared to 2025.

The campaign generated one million "likes," 39% more than in 2025, and 2,6 million interactions on social media, a 30% increase. The extraordinary enthusiasm generated demonstrated the size of the community that supports volleyball – and its desire to come together around the sport. A wider reach. More interaction. More people celebrating volleyball in their own way. And while The global volleyball movement continues to grow.World Volleyball Day is on its way to becoming a true global celebration of the sport. » the FIVB rejoicesSee you on July 7, 2027!