Volleyball World, the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup Organizing Committee and Scripps Sports have signed an exclusive US domestic broadcast rights agreement to televise all 64 games of the upcoming Women’s Volleyball World Cup 2027 tournament on ION and Scripps Sports platforms in both English and Spanish.

The deal was facilitated by Horizon Sports & Experiences (HS&E), the exclusive sponsorship and media rights sales agency for the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup.

Taking place across the US and Canada in August and September 2027, the three-week tournament will bring together 32 national teams competing for one of the most prestigious titles in international volleyball.Already one of the world’s most widely followed and played sports, volleyball arrives in North America at a moment of significant opportunity, with growing collegiate audiences, strong participation and increasing interest in women’s sports creating a foundation for further growth in the US. The 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup will also play a significant role on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, with the three highest-finishing national teams that have not already qualified securing their places at LA28.

ION, The EW Scripps Company’s national sports and entertainment network available over-the-air, across pay television, connected TV platforms and streaming services, reaches more than 126 million households nationally. The 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup adds to Scripps’ growing portfolio of women’s sports rights, including the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League), PWHL (Professional Women’s Hockey League) and Premier Women’s Rodeo (PWR).

“The FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup is a premier global tournament that showcases the incredible athleticism and competitive intensity of the world’s best volleyball players,” commented Brian Lawlor, president of Scripps Sports. “We’re thrilled and honoured to bring the 2027 event to ION and to the millions of loyal and passionate volleyball fans across the United States.”

“This agreement represents an unprecedented level of US distribution for the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup and a defining moment for the sport in this market,” said Craig Thompson, CEO of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup 2027. “The world’s best athletes, competing in one of the most dynamic and compelling sports on the planet, will have an extraordinary platform to reach millions of fans across the country. It’s a tremendous opportunity to introduce new audiences to the power and excitement of women’s volleyball and build a new generation of fans.”

“The FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup has all the components that make for great television: elite competition, a passionate, global fan base, and significant potential for advertisers and sponsors,” added David Levy, co-CEO and Founder, Horizon Sports & Experiences. “Securing this rights deal with Scripps and ION elevates the sport to new heights, creates new commercial opportunities, and provides the athletes with a significant platform for their matches. We look forward to working closely with FIVB and ION to continue to build upon the momentum for this event.”

As part of the deal, ION, FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup 2027 and Horizon Sports & Experiences will collaborate on title and presenting sponsorship sales packages, leveraging HS&E’s proprietary and complementary media and sponsorship data-driven process, linking brands and properties to maximise impact.

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