2025 World Paravolley World Cup Heads to Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne will host the 2025 World ParaVolley Sitting ParaVolley World Cup from October 12–18 at the Turnstone Center, the first time the event will be held in the United States.

“Hosting the WPV Sitting ParaVolley World Cup is the result of strategic efforts rooted in our Tourism Master Plan, which prioritizes accessibility,” said Nicolle Campbell, director of sales at Visit Fort Wayne. “Turnstone’s leadership, our past success with the 2019 IBSA Goalball & Judo event, and the city’s universal design practices have positioned Fort Wayne as a premier destination for elite adaptive sport.”

The WPV Sitting ParaVolley World Cup features both men’s and women’s divisions, with up to 16 national teams for both men’s and women’s divisions competing at Turnstone’s Plassman Athletic Center. This World Cup will be a key pathway for international teams and athletes preparing for the LA 2028 Paralympic Games.

“We are honored to work alongside WPV and Visit Fort Wayne to welcome the global Sitting ParaVolley community to Fort Wayne,” said Mike Mushett, chief executive officer of Turnstone. “Beyond the intense competition, this event exemplifies the power of inclusive sport and provides a transformational experience for our community.”

The tournament will be internationally live-streamed utilizing capabilities supported by the Indiana Sports and Tourism Bid Fund and builds on Fort Wayne’s recognition as an adaptive sports destination.

“We are extremely pleased to partner with an experienced event host like Turnstone,” said Juergen Schrapp, World ParaVolley president. “The World Cup is our biggest global event and we are very much looking forward to having women’s and men’s teams from all over the world competing for the crown.”