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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (May 16, 2025) — USA Volleyball officially announces that the 2026 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship (GJNC) for age divisions 14-17 will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from June 25 to July 3, 2026. This premier championship event will bring tens of thousands of athletes, coaches, officials and spectators from across the country to compete at the highest level of junior volleyball.
The tournament will be held at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, marking the fourth time in a decade that Indianapolis has hosted this elite USA Volleyball event.
“Indy is thrilled to host USA Volleyball’s Girls Junior National Championships for the fourth time over the past decade, bringing tens of thousands of exceptional athletes to the Circle City,” said Leonard Hoops, President & CEO of Visit Indy. “Along with their family and friends, these talented competitors will energize our downtown, fill the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, and sell out our hotels. As a region now home to our professional volleyball team, we’re proud to be known as a volleyball-centric city.”
The Girls Junior National Championship is USA Volleyball’s largest annual event. It showcases the nation’s top junior athletes and serves as a vital pipeline for college recruitment and high-performance development.
“Indianapolis has proven time and again to be a world-class host for our premier events,” said Steve Bishop, Chief Operating Officer of USA Volleyball. “The city’s commitment to volleyball, its excellent venues, and the support from Visit Indy make it a natural choice for our Girls Junior National Championship. We look forward to showcasing the next generation of volleyball talent on the grandest stage. It will be another incredible competition in 2026.”
Upcoming 2026 USA Volleyball National Championship Events
- Girls 18s National Championship | May 1-3, 2026 | Reno, Nevada
- Open National Championship | May 22-27, 2026 | Orlando, Florida
- Girls Junior National Championship (10-13s) | June 19-22, 2026 | Minneapolis, Minnesota