Eight international teams are scheduled to compete at the Macao East Asian Games Dome later this month as the knockout bracket for the 2026 tournament is confirmed.
Women’s Volleyball Nations League: quarter-final lineup set
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The quarter-final lineup for the Women’s Volleyball Nations League – Finals Macao 2026 has been confirmed, setting the stage for five days of knockout action at the Macao East Asian Games Dome later this month.
Organisers said the eight‑team bracket will see Italy face the Netherlands and Brazil take on Japan in the first two quarter‑finals on Wednesday 22 July, with both matches played in the afternoon and evening slots. The following day, Thursday 23 July, Turkey will meet Canada before hosts China square off against the United States in a prime‑time clash that is expected to be one of the tournament’s marquee fixtures.
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The winners of those four matches will advance to the semi‑finals, which are scheduled for Saturday 25 July in two sessions: the first at 4 pm, the second at 7:30 pm.
Medals will be decided on Sunday 26 July. The bronze‑medal match is set for 3:30 pm, while the gold‑medal match will begin at 7:30, with this year’s Nations League champions to be crowned that evening.
Women’s Volleyball Nations League: how to get tickets
Tickets for all sessions are already on sale through multiple channels, including Galaxy Ticketing, Damai’s mobile app and mini‑program, Macau Ticketing’s website and app, the mPass platform of MPay, and the “Watch a Game” website and app.
Prices for the semi‑finals range from 320 to 1,080 patacas, depending on seat section, with organisers encouraging fans to purchase early due to strong demand for the final weekend.
The Sports Bureau says hosting the finals builds on Macao’s recent experience of staging major international volleyball events and reinforces the city’s positioning as a regional sports hub, while giving local spectators a chance to see some of the world’s best players compete at close quarters.
The finals are jointly organised by the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, Galaxy Entertainment Group and the Volleyball Association of Macao, China.
UPDATED: 14 Jul 2026, 9:58 am
