United States won the inaugural edition, defeating Turkey in the final.

In July 2018, the FIVB announced that China would host the next three editions of the women's Volleyball Nations League Finals, from 2019–2021‌, but on March 13, 2020, the Federation decided to postpone the Nations League until after the 2020 Summer Olympics due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[4][5] In October 2017, the FIVB announced, via a press release, the creation of the men's and women's Volleyball Nations League, confirming the tournaments as a replacement for the World League and World Grand Prix.

Landor has also contributed with in-stadium and on-screen television graphics, staff uniforms, designs for the World Volleyball app, medals and the winning trophy.

[6][7] Microsoft, the multinational technology company, has signed an agreement with the FIVB that the international federation vows will change the way the sport of volleyball is consumed while heightening the fan experience during match days as well as in the digital space.

[8] Under the tie-up, the 'Microsoft Sports Digital Platform' has been created to create new digital services and deliver personalised content on demand in order to boost the FIVB global audience and improve fan engagement.

[10] Prize money allocated to teams based on their final place in the final round: Fair Play Award: Admissions by athletes before the Challenge is thrown will be evaluated to avoid time wasting, a green card will be awarded in this case.

[11] The FIVB announced that the 2019 Volleyball Nations League (both men's and women's) attracted a cumulative global audience of more than 1.5 billion.

The preliminary round is held over five weeks, versus three in the World Grand Prix.

The top five teams after the round-robin tournament join the hosts in the final round.

Two pools of eight teams will compete in four matches of six days of competition (Tuesday – Sunday).