The women's tournament in volleyball at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London was the 13th edition of the event in an Olympic Games, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB, in conjunction with the IOC.

It was held at Earls Court Exhibition Centre from 28 July to 11 August 2012.

[2] Twelve qualified nations were drawn into two groups, each consisting of six teams.

After a robin-round, the four highest-placed teams in each group advanced to a knock-out round to decide the medals.

Teams played a round-robin schedule within the pool and those with the top four point totals advanced to a knockout round.