On 22 June 2023, the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) announced that, starting in 2026, all continental competitions would be played in even-numbered years, rather than odd-numbered.

[1] Czech Republic was announced as the first co-host on 6 December 2023, with games at a new arena in Brno.

[5][6] On 6 March 2024, Sweden became the second host with games to take place at the Scandinavium in Gothenburg.

[7][8][9] On 12 March 2024, Azerbaijan became the third host with one group to be held in the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku.

Turkish Volleyball Federation president, Mehmet Akif Üstündağ declared the plans about the hosting the opening match in the new national stadium that is currently under construction in Ankara.