BURNABY, Canada, May 4, 2026. – The U19 NORCECA Boy’s Continental Volleyball Championship will be held at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby, British Columbia, from May 12 to 17, featuring eight teams.
The competition will be played in two pools of four teams each. Host Canada is in Pool A alongside Barbados, Costa Rica, and Mexico, while the United States headlines Pool B with Dominican Republic, Panama, and Puerto Rico.
“We’re excited to host and compete in the U19 NORCECA Boy’s Continental Championship. Our staff and athletes understand the privilege that comes with representing our country, and the opportunity to do it here in Canada makes it even more meaningful,” said Adam Schriemer, head coach of Canada’s U19 boys’ team. “Volleyball in Canada is in a great place right now, and we’re looking forward to embracing the challenge and competing at a high level throughout this tournament.”
The tournament represents a key step in the development pathway for young athletes aiming to reach the senior national team level. It also serves as a qualification route toward the next U19 World Championship.
The United States are the defending champions, having claimed the 2024 title with a victory over Cuba in the final. Puerto Rico secured the bronze medal after defeating Canada.
Schedule Preliminary Round
May 12
14:00 United States vs. Panama
16:00 Puerto Rico vs. Dominican Republic
18:00 Mexico vs. Costa Rica
20:00 Canada vs. Barbados
May 13
14:00 Puerto Rico vs. Panama
16:00 United States vs. Dominican Republic
18:00 Mexico vs. Barbados
20:00 Canada vs. Costa Rica
May 14
14:00 Dominican Republic vs. Panama
16:00 United States vs. Puerto Rico
18:00 Costa Rica vs. Barbados
20:00 Canada vs. Mexico
Year by Year Podiums
| YEAR | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE |
| 1998 | DOM | MEX | PUR |
| 2000 | MEX | PUR | CAN |
| 2002 | PUR | USA | MEX |
| 2004 | CUB | CAN | MEX |
| 2006 | PUR | USA | CUB |
| 2008 | USA | PUR | MEX |
| 2010 | CUB | USA | PUR |
| 2012 | CUB | MEX | USA |
| 2014 | USA | CUB | MEX |
| 2016 | CUB | USA | MEX |
| 2018 | CUB | USA | PUR |
| 2024 | USA | CUB | PUR |
Composite Medal Table
| COUNTRY | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE | TOTAL |
| CUB | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| USA | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| PUR | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| MEX | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| DOM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CAN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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