2026 CAVB Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship: Schedule, Results and Standings
Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail
The 2026 CAVB Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship is scheduled to take place in Tunis, Tunisia, from September 15 to 25.
The continental tournament will bring together leading men’s volleyball teams from across Africa, with the championship also carrying important qualification implications for upcoming international competitions.
Tunisia to Host African Volleyball Championship
The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. However, the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) later moved the competition to Tunis, Tunisia.
Matches will take place during the 11-day championship, with teams competing for the African continental title.
Olympic Qualification at Stake
The 2026 African Nations Championship will have added importance because the tournament winner will earn an African quota place for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, subject to the applicable Olympic qualification rules.
The Olympic Games in Los Angeles are scheduled to take place from July 14 to 30, 2028.
The competition will also serve as an African qualification event for the 2027 FIVB Volleyball World Cup, giving participating teams another major target beyond the continental championship.
Schedule, Results and Standings
Fans can follow the tournament’s complete match schedule, scores, results and updated standings throughout the competition.
With the championship running from September 15 through September 25, the results of each match will determine the teams’ positions and progression during the tournament.
The competition is expected to provide an important platform for Africa’s leading volleyball nations as they compete for continental honours and qualification opportunities on the international stage.
Key Tournament Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | 2026 CAVB Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship |
| Dates | September 15–25, 2026 |
| Host city | Tunis, Tunisia |
| Original host | Kinshasa, DR Congo |
| Continental body | CAVB |
| Olympic significance | Winner earns an African quota place for LA28 |
| World Cup significance | African qualifier for the 2027 FIVB Volleyball World Cup |
Participation in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games ultimately depends on each National Olympic Committee selecting athletes to represent its delegation.
