Thailand women's national volleyball team 2026 schedule unveiled: chasing Olympic qualification and fighting to remain in the VNL.
On 7 Apr 2026, the key highlights of Thailand women's national volleyball team schedule include the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), where Thailand hosts the second leg, followed by the CVL and the Asian Championship in August, all aiming toward qualification for the 2028 Olympics. The year concludes with the 2026 Asian Games, where Thailand targets a top-three finish.
3 June – 26 July 2026: Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026.
Week 1 in Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
3 June 2026 at 14:00: Thailand vs Serbia.
4 June 2026 at 18:30: China vs Thailand.
6 June 2026 at 14:00: Thailand vs Belgium.
7 June 2026 at 10:30: Thailand vs Czech Republic.
Week 2 in Thailand (official venue to be announced).
17 June 2026 at 20:30: Thailand vs Ukraine.
18 June 2026 at 20:30: Thailand vs Bulgaria.
20 June 2026 at 20:30: Thailand vs Canada.
21 June 2026 at 20:30: Thailand vs Netherlands.
Week 3 in Kansai, Japan.
8 July 2026 at 13:30: Thailand vs United States.
9 July 2026 at 17:20: Japan vs Thailand.
11 July 2026 at 13:30: Thailand vs Brazil.
12 July 2026 at 13:30: Thailand vs Turkey.
The final round will be held in the Macao Special Administrative Region, People's Republic of China, from 22–26 July 2026, with the top seven teams plus the host qualifying. The team finishing last (18th) will be relegated from the tournament.
August 2026: Women's CVL 2026.
Leg 1 in Vietnam from 31 July to 2 August 2026.
Leg 2 in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 7 to 9 August 2026.
21–30 August 2026: 2026 Women's Asian Volleyball Championship (Tianjin, China).
The significance of this event is that the champion earns direct qualification to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, while teams finishing 1st to 3rd qualify automatically for the 2027 World Championship.
19 September – 4 October 2026: Asian Games 2026.
Asian Games prize money (referencing 2022 Asian Games).
Gold medal: 2,000,000 baht.
Silver medal: 1,000,000 baht.
Bronze medal: 500,000 baht.