Thailand hosts VNL 2026 Week 2 in Bangkok as relegation race tightens
Thailand will play Ukraine, Bulgaria, Canada and the Netherlands at Indoor Stadium Huamark from Wednesday (June 17, 2026) to Sunday (June 21, 2026), with live coverage on MONOMAX.
- Thailand is set to host Week 2 of the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 in Bangkok from June 17-21.
- The relegation race is more intense due to a new rule that will automatically relegate the team finishing last (18th) from the 2027 competition.
- As hosts, the Thai team is under pressure to secure points during their matches to avoid relegation and maintain their place in the league.
Updated match and live broadcast schedule for the Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2026 (VNL 2026) Week 2, hosted by Thailand from Wednesday (June 17, 2026) to Sunday (June 21, 2026).
Fans can support the Thai women’s volleyball team as they chase victories, with live volleyball available on MONOMAX.
The Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2026 (VNL 2026) returns with greater intensity than in previous years after the International Volleyball Federation adjusted the rules so that the team at the bottom of the overall standings among all 18 teams will be relegated and lose the right to compete in 2027.
That makes every point from every match highly important, including for Thailand, which must quickly collect points to maintain its place on the global stage.
VNL 2026 features 18 leading teams from around the world.
The team finishing 18th in the overall standings after the preliminary round will be relegated and immediately lose the right to compete in 2027.
VNL 2026 preliminary-round pool split
- Pool 1: Canada, USA, France, Ukraine, Japan, Germany
- Pool 2: Brazil, Dominican Republic, Türkiye, Italy, Bulgaria, the Netherlands
- Pool 3: China, Thailand, Poland, Serbia, Czechia, Belgium
Live broadcast schedule for the Women’s Volleyball Nations League VNL 2026 Week 2, hosted by Thailand (Indoor Stadium Huamark)
- Wednesday (June 17), 8.30pm: Thailand v Ukraine
- Thursday (June 18), 8.30pm: Thailand v Bulgaria
- Saturday (June 20), 8.30pm: Thailand v Canada
- Sunday (June 21), 8.30pm: Thailand v the Netherlands
Women’s Volleyball Nations League VNL 2026 Week 2, hosted by Thailand
“Indoor Stadium Huamark” is preparing to return as host of the Bangkok leg of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2026 from Wednesday (June 17) to Sunday (June 21).
The venue has been recognised as one of the volleyball arenas with the most intense atmosphere in the world, driven by the Thai volleyball fans’ cheers, which have consistently put pressure on visiting opponents.
Most recently, the Thailand Volleyball Association, together with the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), added about 300 seats inside the venue to meet demand from sports fans.
A large monitor has also been installed in front of the stadium entrance so that volleyball fans without tickets can follow the matches and experience the cheering atmosphere closely.
With the relegation battle more intense than in previous years, Thai volleyball fans hope the national team can use the home crowd’s support as a key force in collecting points and retaining its place in the VNL next season.
