March 31, 2026 – Tickets are now available for the 2026 U19 NORCECA Men’s Continental Volleyball Championship set for Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby, B.C., May 12 to 17.

The tournament will feature eight teams from NORCECA, the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation.  The teams expected to compete in the tournament are Barbados, Canada, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Suriname and the United States.

All the matches will be held at the SFU West Gym.

Six-day event packages and single-day tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/norceca-u19-tournament-4828765

Single-day tickets start at $20.40 for adults and $5.10 for youth aged 3 to 12. A full event package is $91.80 for adults and $22.95 for youth.

“This is a chance for fans in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland to cheer for young players who hope to become the next international volleyball stars,” said Alan Ahac, Volleyball Canada’s director of international competitions.

This tournament is an important part of the development pathway for athletes with their sights set on the senior National Team program. For the participating teams, the tournament is a step towards qualifying for the next U19 World Championship. The USA won the last U19 continental title in 2024 after winning the final over Cuba. Host country Puerto Rico was awarded bronze after beating Canada.

Explore Burnaby is the presenting sponsor of the tournament.

Volunteer opportunities are available for the tournament. Those interested in being part of the event as a volunteer can register here: https://volleyballcanada.formstack.com/forms/2026_u19_volunteer