Unprecedented demand: VNL tickets sell out in less than 24-hours in Thailand

* During the first 24 hours of sales, Volleyball World sold over 24,000 tickets for the Thailand Volleyball Nations League (VNL) matches.

* The record demonstrates the popularity and profitability of women’s volleyball.

This week marks the beginning of the scheduled sold-out matches! The first match will be between Thailand and the Netherlands on 27 June. Two days later, on 29 June, Thailand will face Türkiye. On 1 July, Thailand will take on Japan, and finally, on 2 July, they will compete against Brazil.

The tremendous success of the sold-out tickets demonstrates the soaring popularity of volleyball, which has experienced exponential growth in recent years.

In Thailand, volleyball is immensely popular as the second most favoured sport, boasting a staggering fanbase of over 27.2 million passionate supporters.

On a global scale, volleyball holds the impressive position of being the third most-watched sport worldwide, captivating audiences worldwide.

Volleyball stands out as the most gender-equal sport globally, with equal interest from both men and women in playing, maintaining a balanced fanbase, and offering equal prize money for both genders.

Thailand's status as a key market for volleyball is further solidified by this ground-breaking achievement of selling out tickets within an extraordinary 24-hour timeframe.

The Thai women's team won the hearts of the entire nation during the VNL 2022, consistently drawing some of the largest audiences in the country. With each triumph, it serves as a clear reminder that Thailand's impact on the volleyball world is undeniable, and the nation's unwavering support continues to fuel the sport's growth and success.

Information and photo source : Volleyball World