Volleyball World is pleased to reveal a significant sponsorship agreement with Firstrade, a leading online brokerage offering commission-free trading. Firstrade will serve as the premier sponsor for the 2025 Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) event held in the United States. This U.S. leg of the tournament is scheduled from July 9th to 13th at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. The competition will feature elite national teams, including powerhouse squads from the United States, Canada, China, and others. This stop represents the final week of the VNL Preliminary Phase before the highly anticipated Finals in Poland.
Oliver Clarke, Head of Commercial at Volleyball World, stated, “Our partnership with Firstrade marks a crucial step in solidifying our presence within the U.S. market. It reinforces our expanding footprint and positions us for deeper interaction with the region. This collaboration exemplifies the kind of dynamic brand partnerships we are committed to developing within the VNL framework.”
John Liu, CEO of Firstrade, commented on the collaboration, saying, “We are enthusiastic about our participation in this year’s Volleyball Nations League event in Arlington, Texas. As a prominent online brokerage focused on enabling investors to thrive through user-friendly platforms and cost-effective trading, Firstrade is proud to back an event that unites communities through the excitement of global sports and top-tier competition. We actively seek opportunities to partner with organizations that align with our core values of simplicity, excellence, and building meaningful connections.”
The 2025 edition of the VNL brings together 18 of the world’s top national teams, competing across 11 different countries. The tournament continues to demonstrate remarkable growth, having achieved over 2.3 billion cumulative global views and experiencing rapidly increasing interest, particularly in key markets such as the U.S. and Asia.
Jasper Thornfield 
Oliver Wrenwick