Polish volleyball players proved their class again, winning the 2025 League of Nations and taking the highest bonus in the history of these games. See how much they really made the White Reds for the gold and what else waited for them after the big final.
Record bonuses for champions – how much did Poles earn for winning the 2025 League of Nations?
For a triumph in this year's edition of the League of Nations, the Polish team received an impressive$1,000,000, which is over PLN 3.7 million.This is the biggest financial award planned for the winners of these games – exactly the same amount as the masters collected in previous years.Poland defeated in the Italian final 3:0 and reached for the trophy for the second time in history.
What is the division of awards in the League of Nations?
The bonus table is as follows:
| Place | Prize in USD | Prize in PLN (on course approx. 3.7) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st place (Poland) | 1,000,000 | 3,700,000 |
| 2nd place (Italy) | 500,000 | 1,850,000 |
| 3rd place (Brazil) | 300,000 | 1,110,000 |
| 4th place | 180,000 | 666,000 |
The bonuses are paid to the federation, which then divides them according to the union's internal arrangements. The final "payment" for a single volleyball player depends on the policy of the Polish Association of Gridballs.
Additional awards and individual distinctions
Victory isn't all! The organizers also predicted individual bonuses:
- MVP tournament: $30,000 (about PLN 110,000)
- Grids in the "Dream Team": $10,000 each (approx. PLN 37,000)
The special committee decides who gets the distinction. An example? If the Polish player is selected MVP, his earnings will increase by tens of thousands of zlotys.
How do these amounts fall out against other games?
Awards in the League of Nations are very competitive – for comparison, victory inClub World Volleyball Championships brings clubs even a few million dollars, however, in the case of representation games, the current bonus is record.
