Volleyball World Partners with Decathlon for VNL Merchandise Launch

January 29, 2026 Alex Carter - Sports Editor Sport

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Volleyball World partners with Decathlon for VNL Merchandising

Volleyball World, the commercial arm of the FIVB, has announced a global merchandising partnership with sports retailer Decathlon to support the Volleyball Nations League (VNL).

Key details:

* Launch: A VNL-branded merchandise collection (volleyballs, accessories, apparel) will launch in March.
* Distribution: Decathlon will distribute merchandise in select locations in VNL host cities and participating countries, including major markets like Brazil, Canada, China, and others.
* Existing Partnerships: This deal complements Volleyball World’s existing equipment partnership with Mikasa (ball supply through 2032).
* Collaboration: Volleyball World and Decathlon will work together on promotion and activation of the partnership.

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