FIVB Men's Volleyball Club World Championship: Teams and Expectations for the Men's Volleyball Club World Championship!

Belém do Pará will be the world capital of volleyball between December 16th and 21st, hosting the FIVB Men's Volleyball Club World Championship 2025. Also known as the Men's Volleyball Club World Championship, the event is another chance for fans to celebrate points and have fun with sports betting.

Eight teams will be competing for the title of best in the world in 2025. In this special guide prepared by Blaze, you will be able to see the teams, coaches, and the big favorites for the title. Check it out!

About the FIVB Men's Volleyball Club World Championship

The Men's Volleyball Club World Championship began in 1989, but only ran until 1992. After a hiatus, it returned in 2009, stopping only in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this edition, eight teams are competing, three of them Brazilian. Furthermore, this is the fourth time in the last five years that Brazil has hosted the championship. Now, it will be held at the Arena Guilherme Paraense, in Belém, the capital of the state of Pará.

The first phase runs until December 19th. The semifinals will be played on December 20th, with the bronze medal match and the grand final on Sunday, December 21st.

Group A

Campinas

In the 2025 World Championship, Vôlei Renata/Campinas will host the tournament. Despite numerous appearances, the team has yet to win a title. Their two runner-up finishes were achieved when they were still known as Esporte Clube Banespa.

Coach

Eduardo Horacio Dileo

Best Placement

Runner-up (1990 and 1991)

Games Schedule

• December 16th - 6:30 PM (EST) - Campinas vs. Zawiercie
• November 17th - 6:30 PM (EST) - Campinas vs. Praia Clube
• December 18th - 6:30 PM (EST) - Campinas vs. Al-Rayyan

Al-Rayyan Sports Club

Direct from Qatar, Al-Rayyan is still trying to win the World Championship. The team secured its spot in this edition by winning the 2025 Asian Championship, but it still lacks the title in the FIVB Men's Volleyball Club World Championship. Al-Rayyan played in 2012 and didn't advance past the group stage, was runner-up in 2014, and finished 4th in 2019.

Coach

Sergio Luis Cunha

Best placement

Runner-up (2014)

Games Schedule

• December 16th - 3 PM (EST) - Al-Rayyan vs. Praia Clube
• November 17th - 3 PM (EST) - Al-Rayyan vs. Zawiercie
• December 18th - 6:30 PM (EST) - Campinas vs. Al-Rayyan

Praia Clube

Praia Clube is participating in its second Men's Club World Championship. The team debuted last year but finished last. As runner-up in the 2025 South American Championship, the goal is to perform even better for the world.

Coach

Fabiano Preturlon Ribeiro

Best Placement

8th place (2024)

Games Schedule

• December 16th - 3 PM (EST) - Al-Rayyan vs. Praia Clube
• November 17th - 6:30 PM (EST) - Campinas vs. Praia Clube
• December 18th - 3 PM (EST) - Praia Clube vs. Zawiercie

Zawiercie

Directly from Poland comes Zawiercie, a newcomer to the competition. The team was the runner-up in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League.

Coach

Michał Winiarski

Best Placement

Debutant

Games Schedule

• December 16th - 6:30 PM (EST) - Campinas vs. Zawiercie
• November 17th - 3:00 PM (EST) - Al-Rayyan vs. Zawiercie
• December 18th - 3:00 PM (EST) - Praia Clube vs. Zawiercie

Group B

Cruzeiro

One of the greatest world champions in volleyball, Sada Cruzeiro also boasts two runner-up finishes (2012 and 2019), two bronze medals (2017 and 2022), and a 4th place finish (2014). Founded in 2016, the team has participated in every edition of the World Championship since 2012. The Minas Gerais team seeks to maintain its hegemony after winning the 2025 South American Championship.

Coach

Filipe Augusto Ferraz

Titles

5 (2013, 2015, 2016, 2021, and 2024)

Games Schedule

• December 16 - 8 AM (EST) - Cruzeiro vs. Osaka Bluteon
• November 17 - 8 AM (EST) - Cruzeiro vs. Swehly
• December 18 - 8 AM (EST) - Cruzeiro vs. Perugia

Perugia

Another champion seeking yet another victory is the Italian team Perugia. The team only played in the FIVB Men's Volleyball Club World Championship for the first time in 2022 and immediately won the title. They return to seek another title after their absence in 2024, having qualified as champions of the 2024/25 European Champions League.

Coach

Angelo Lorenzetti

Titles

2 (2022 and 2023)

Games Schedule

• December 16th - 11:30 AM (EST) - Perugia vs. Swehly
• November 17th - 11:30 AM (EST) - Perugia vs. Osaka Bluteon
• December 18th - 8 AM (EST) - Cruzeiro vs. Perugia

Swehly Sports Club

Another newcomer to the tournament is Swehly, from Libya. The team secured the spot reserved for African countries by winning this year's African Championship.

Coach

Khaled Belaid

Best Placement

Debutant

Games Schedule

• December 16th - 11:30 AM (EST) - Perguia vs. Swehly
• November 17th - 8:00  AM (EST) - Cruzeiro vs. Swehly
• December 18th - 11:30  AM (EST) - Swehly vs. Osaka Blueton

Osaka Bluteon

Also making its debut in the Volleyball World Championship is the Japanese team Osaka Bluteon. The team finished second to the Qatari team that qualified for the 2025 Asian Championship.

Coach

Tuomas Sammelvuo

Best placement

Debutant

Games Schedule

• December 16th - 8:00 AM (EST) - Cruzeiro vs. Osaka Bluteon
• November 17th - 11:30 AM (EST) - Perguia vs. Osaka Bluteon
• December 18th - 11:30 AM (EST) - Swehly vs. Osaka Bluteon

Where to watch the 2025 Men's Volleyball Club World Championship

To follow the games of the FIVB Men's Volleyball Club World Championship 2025, volleyball fans can tune in to VBTV, the official streaming platform of the International Volleyball Federation.

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FAQ

When does the 2025 Men's Volleyball Club World Championship start?

Held in Belém, the capital of Pará state, the FIVB Men's Volleyball Club World Championship takes place between December 16th and 21st, with the group stage and knockout rounds.

Who is the current champion of the Men's Volleyball Club World Championship?

Sada Cruzeiro is the current world volleyball champion. In 2024, the Minas Gerais team defeated the Italian team Itas Trentino in a competition held in Uberlândia.

Who is the most successful team in the Men's Volleyball Club World Championship?

Sada Cruzeiro, along with the Italian team Trentino Volley, is the most successful team in the World Championship. Both teams have five gold and two silver medals. The difference is that Trentino has one more bronze medal, with three. Gonzaga Milano and Sir Safety Umbria Volley, or Perugia, have two titles each. Lube Civitanova, Pallavolo Parma, and Porto Ravenna Volley, from Italy, and Zenit Kazan and Belogore Belgorod, from Russia, each have one gold medal.