How to watch the FIVB Volleyball Boys U17 World Championship 2026 in Doha and online

The FIVB Volleyball Boys U17 World Championship 2026 is being played in Doha, Qatar, from August 19 to 29, with 20 teams taking part and India among the participants.

This is the second edition of the U17 World Championship; the inaugural tournament was held in 2024, when Italy won the title, and the Italians return as defending champions. The 20 teams have been split into six pools of four for the preliminary round, and India have been drawn in Pool B alongside Italy, Cuba and Romania. The Indian side will be aiming to progress from the group phase to the knockout rounds.

Fans in India can watch matches live online on the Volleyball World YouTube channel, which is carrying live coverage of selected fixtures. The official Volleyball World channel’s livestreams permit viewers to follow tournament action without a traditional television subscription.

The competition is also available through VBTV, Volleyball World’s official streaming platform, where users can find live and on-demand coverage. Fans outside India can follow the tournament via VBTV and the Volleyball World YouTube channel, subject to regional availability. A post shared by FIVB Junior World Champs (@fivbjuniorwch)

At the end of the preliminary stage, the top 16 teams in the combined rankings will advance to the Round of 16 while the remaining four will be eliminated. For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram

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