FIVB Annual Long List FAQ

What is the “Annual Long List”?

The Annual Long List is the complete list of all players, Men and Women, Senior and Under Age, who may be selected for VNL 2026, the FIVB U17 World Championships 2026, and the Senior Continental Championships 2026.

If a player is not confirmed on the Long List, he/she cannot be added to the O-2 Form for these competitions.

To which competitions does the Long List apply? Is it mandatory?

The National Team Annual Long List applies only to VNL 2026, the FIVB U17 World Championships 2026, and the Senior Continental Championships 2026.

It is mandatory only for National Federations participating in one or more of these competitions. National Federations that are not participating in any of these competitions are not required to submit a Long List.

Does this apply to youth categories?

Yes, but only for the FIVB U17 World Championships 2026.

Example: If a player might play in the FIVB U17 World Championships 2026, include them in the Long List.

How many players can we include?

Unlimited number of players

Recommendation: including all players potential for selection to any of the national teams’ lists

Example: If 40 players could be selected during the season → include all 40.

Where do we create the Long List?

The Long List will be created and managed in the VIS system.

See How to register player to your long list

What are the Long List submission deadlines?

The initial Long List submission deadline was 12 April 2026.

Additional player submissions are possible according to the following competition-specific timelines:

• VNL 2026: teams may add up to 6 players per gender before the O-2 VNL deadline.

• FIVB U17 World Championships 2026: the system reopens on 28 April 2026. Additional players may be submitted until 3 June 2026. Between 3 June 2026 and the O-2 deadline, teams may add up to 6 players per gender.

• Senior Continental Championships 2026: the system reopens on 21 May 2026 and closes on 15 June 2026. Teams may add an unlimited number of players after the O-2 VNL deadline to participate in the Senior Continental Championships 2026 until 15 June 2026. Between 15 June 2026 and the O-2 deadline for the Senior Continental Championships 2026, teams may add up to 6 players per gender.

What documents are required for Long List submission?

The following documents are required for Long List submission:

• Passport or National ID

• Player’s photo

• Player’s email

If the passport or national ID is not in English or French, please provide a translation in either of these languages.

The following documents are not required for Long List submission, but must be submitted by the O-2 deadline prior to the respective event:

• FIVB E-Learning Courses Certificates (Anti-Doping, PCMC, Safeguarding)

• Medical certificates (M-3)

• Code of Conduct, Annex 1: Consent to the processing of personal data in context with the anti-doping control process, Annex 2: Consent to the processing of medical data for scientific purposes

Do athletes need to complete the mandatory courses before the Long List submission deadline?

No, completing the courses is not required for Long List submission. However, the courses are mandatory by the O-2 deadline for each competition.

It is recommended that players complete these online courses as soon as possible.

Does the Player’s acknowledgement need to be made before the Long List submission deadline?

When players are added to the Long List, they receive a notification from VIS. The acknowledgement is automatic.

If a player does not agree to be included in the Long List, he/she may request a release at any time to be available for club activities during the National Team Season.

What if a player does not yet have a passport?

You should still include the player in the Long List

• Use National ID (if applicable)

• Update passport details later

What is the O-2 list?

The O-2 list is the extended players’ list for a specific event, while the Annual Long List is the list of players who may be selected for VNL 2026, the FIVB U17 World Championships 2026, and the Senior Continental Championships 2026.

The O-2 list is submitted closer to a competition, according to the timelines set for each respective event.

Example: O-2 consists of up to 30 players for VNL / up to 25 players for the FIVB Senior & Age Group World Championships.

Important: Participating teams in these competitions may only add confirmed players from the Long List to the O-2 Form.

Can we add players after the initial Long List deadline?

Yes, according to the competition-specific timelines below.

For VNL 2026, teams may add up to 6 players per gender before the O-2 VNL deadline.

For the FIVB U17 World Championships 2026, the system will reopen on 28 April 2026 to enable teams to submit additional players until 3 June 2026. Between 3 June 2026 and the O-2 deadline, teams may add up to 6 players per gender.

For the Senior Continental Championships 2026, the system will reopen on 21 May 2026 and close on 15 June 2026. Teams may add an unlimited number of players after the O-2 VNL deadline to participate in the Senior Continental Championships 2026 until 15 June 2026. Between 15 June 2026 and the O-2 deadline for the Senior Continental Championships 2026, teams may add up to 6 players per gender.

Can players be included to the Long List if they are still in club during the National League Season?

Yes.

Can players be eligible to play for clubs if they are selected on the Long List?

The Long List does not affect club commitments during the National League/ Club Season.

Players included in the Long List cannot play club competitions during the National Team Season.

What are the dates of the National Team Season and the National League Season?

Please refer to the FIVB Volleyball Calendar, available here

Is it possible to release players from the Long List?

Yes, at any time.

Once the player is released from the Long List, he/she becomes eligible to play in club competitions during the National Team Season - but they cannot be returned to the Long List for the rest of the National Team Season in that year.

Is it mandatory to specify the Player’s category when they are included in the Long List?

No. The Long List includes all the players, regardless of their gender or age category.

However, you can:

• select the player’s age category at any time.

• select multiple age categories for the same player (senior and under-age)

Practical example

A National Federation plans:

• 46 players for senior events

• 50 players for age group events (e.g. U-17 World Championship in 2026)

Long List = 96 players

Later:

• NF selects an extended list of players for a respective event (O-2 Form) from the players previously registered on the Long List

• O-2bis still consists of 12-14 players (depending on the event’s competition regulations) selected from the players previously registered on the O-2 Form for this event.

Do we need to include coaches and officials to the Long List?

The Long List should include players only. Team officials must be registered only on the O-2 Form for the respective event.

Summary

TOPIC	DETAILS	TIMELINE
Annual Long List	Unlimited number of Players per gender can be registered	Initial deadline: 12 April 2026
VNL 2026 - Additional Players	Teams may add up to 6 players per gender before the O-2 VNL deadline	Before the O-2 VNL deadline
FIVB U17 World Championships 2026 - Additional Players	The system reopens for teams to submit additional players. After 3 June 2026, teams may add up to 6 players per gender until the O-2 deadline.	System reopens: 28 April 2026 Additional submissions until: 3 June 2026 Up to 6 players per gender from 3 June 2026 to the O-2 deadline
Senior Continental Championships 2026 - Additional Players	Teams may add an unlimited number of players after the O-2 VNL deadline and until 15 June 2026. From 15 June 2026 to the O-2 deadline, teams may add up to 6 players per gender.	System reopens: 21 May 2026 Unlimited additions until: 15 June 2026 Up to 6 players per gender from 15 June 2026 to the O-2 deadline
O-2 Form	NF selects a specific list of players for a respective event from those confirmed on the Long List.	As per respective event’s Competition Regulations
O-2 bis Form	12-14 players selected from the O-2 Form for this event.	As per respective event’s Competition Regulations