The 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup will be the first edition of the newly rebranded tournament formerly known as the AVC Women’s Challenge Cup. The tournament will be played from June 7-14 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Which Countries Are Competing in the 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup?
The 11 countries participating in the 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup are Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Australia, India, Iran, Indonesia, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Mongolia, and New Zealand.
The countries are divided into two pools – Pool A (which consists of Vietnam, Australia, India, Hong Kong, and Chinese Taipei) and Pool B (which consists of Kazakhstan, Philippines, Iran, Indonesia, Mongolia, and New Zealand).
The top two teams of each pool will compete in the semifinals, while Pool A’s third and fourth placers and Pool B’s third to fifth placers will compete in the 5th-9th semifinals. The last-placed team in each pool will compete in the 10th-place match.
The teams would garner world ranking points for a chance to compete in the FIVB Volleyball Nations League. The winner of the tournament will also qualify for the 2026 Asian Championship.
Final Standing of 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup
- 🥇 Vietnam 🇻🇳
- 🥈 Philippines 🇵🇭
- 🥉 Chinese Taipei 🇹🇼
- 🎖️ Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
- Indonesia 🇮🇩
- Iran 🇮🇷
- Australia 🇦🇺
- Hong Kong 🇭🇰
- India 🇮🇳
- Mongolia 🇲🇳
- New Zealand 🇳🇿
Awards of 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup
Most Valuable Player: Nguyễn Thị Bích Tuyền (Vietnam)
Best Setter: Jia de Guzman (Philippines)
Best Outside Spikers:
- Angel Canino (Philippines)
- Trần Thị Thanh Thúy (Vietnam)
Best Middle Blockers:
- Kan Ko-hui (Chinese Taipei)
- Dell Palomata (Philippines)
Best Opposite Spiker: Nguyễn Thị Bích Tuyền (Vietnam)
Best Libero: Nguyễn Khánh Đang (Vietnam)
Schedule of Final Round of 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup
| Date | Time | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th-11th semifinals | June 13, 2025 | 11:00 AM | India | 3-1 (25-17, 21-25, 25-15, 25-22) | New Zealand |
| 9th place match | June 15, 2025 | 11:00 AM | India | 3-1 (25-23, 21-25, 25-18, 25-20) | Mongolia |
| 5th-8th semifinals | June 13, 2025 | 1:30 PM | Hong Kong | 1-3 (21-25, 20-25, 25-23, 15-25) | Indonesia |
| 5th-8th semifinals | June 13, 2025 | 4:00 PM | Australia | 0-3 (19-25, 18-25, 22-25) | Iran |
| 7th place match | June 14, 2025 | 1:30 PM | Hong Kong | 2-3 (25-18, 21-25, 25-23, 23-25, 8-15) | Australia |
| 5th place match | June 14, 2025 | 4:00 PM | Indonesia | 3-1 (25-17, 25-15, 23-25, 25-20) | Iran |
| Semifinals | June 13, 2025 | 6:30 PM | Vietnam | 3-1 (25-15, 19-25, 25-7, 25-16) | Kazakhstan |
| Semifinals | June 13, 2025 | 9:00 PM | Philippines | 3-2 (25-17, 25-21, 18-25, 15-25, 15-12) | Chinese Taipei |
| 3rd place match | June 14, 2025 | 6:30 PM | Kazakhstan | 1-3 (25-17, 13-25, 16-25, 13-25) | Chinese Taipei |
| Final | June 14, 2025 | 9:00 PM | Vietnam | 3-0 (25-15, 25-17, 25-14) | Philippines |
Pools Standings of 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup
Pool A
| Pool A | Points | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Chinese Taipei | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Hong Kong | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Australia | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| India | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Pool B
| Pool B | Points | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| Kazakhstan | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| Iran | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Indonesia | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Mongolia | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Schedule of 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup
Pool A
| Date | Time | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2025 | 1:30 PM | Australia | 0-3 (18-25, 9-25, 20-25) | Chinese Taipei |
| June 7, 2025 | 9:00 PM | Vietnam | 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-10) | Hong Kong |
| June 8, 2025 | 6:30 PM | India | 2-3 (25-22, 25-18, 15-25, 21-25, 16-18) | Hong Kong |
| June 8, 2025 | 9:00 PM | Vietnam | 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-17) | Chinese Taipei |
| June 9, 2025 | 1:30 PM | Australia | 3-1 (18-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-23) | India |
| June 9, 2025 | 6:30 PM | Chinese Taipei | 3-0 (25-10, 25-8, 25-20) | Hong Kong |
| June 11, 2025 | 11:00 AM | Australia | 2-3 (20-25, 19-25, 25-18, 25-18, 14-16) | Hong Kong |
| June 11, 2025 | 9:00 PM | Vietnam | 3-0 (25-19, 25-7, 25-8) | India |
| June 12, 2025 | 6:30 PM | India | 1-3 (16-25, 20-25, 25-22, 17-25) | Chinese Taipei |
| June 12, 2025 | 9:00 PM | Vietnam | 3-0 (25-11, 25-14, 25-15) | Australia |
Pool B
| Date | Time | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2025 | 11:00 AM | Kazakhstan | 3-0 (25-15, 25-23, 25-15) | New Zealand |
| June 7, 2025 | 4:00 PM | Philippines | 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-14) | Mongolia |
| June 7, 2025 | 6:30 PM | Iran | 3-2 (23-25, 25-23, 16-25, 25-19, 15-12) | Indonesia |
| June 8, 2025 | 11:00 AM | Kazakhstan | 3-1 (25-14, 24-26, 25-18, 25-15) | Mongolia |
| June 8, 2025 | 1:30 PM | Philippines | 3-1 (22-25, 25-23, 25-13, 28-26) | Indonesia |
| June 8, 2025 | 4:00 PM | Iran | 3-1 (23-25, 25-16, 25-12, 25-18) | New Zealand |
| June 9, 2025 | 11:00 AM | Kazakhstan | 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 26-24) | Indonesia |
| June 9, 2025 | 4:00 PM | Philippines | 2-3 (25-16, 21-25, 26-24, 23-25, 13-15) | Iran |
| June 9, 2025 | 9:00 PM | Mongolia | 2-3 (22-25, 20-25, 25-10, 25-20, 13-15) | New Zealand |
| June 11, 2025 | 1:30 PM | Kazakhstan | 3-1 (25-14, 25-18, 22-25, 26-24) | Iran |
| June 11, 2025 | 4:00 PM | Philippines | 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-18) | New Zealand |
| June 11, 2025 | 6:30 PM | Indonesia | 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-23) | Mongolia |
| June 12, 2025 | 11:00 AM | Kazakhstan | 0-3 (21-25, 15-25, 19-25) | Philippines |
| June 12, 2025 | 1:30 PM | Iran | 2-3 (18-25, 25-21, 25-14, 21-25, 11-15) | Mongolia |
| June 12, 2025 | 4:00 PM | Indonesia | 3-0 (25-14, 25-15, 25-19) | New Zealand |
