The short answer
AAU has published its 2027 Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships information page and confirmed the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida as the venue. Registration is scheduled to open December 1, 2026 at 12 p.m. EST. As of September 30, AAU still lists the individual 2027 wave dates and several cost details as coming soon.
What AAU has confirmed for 2027
AAU also states that athletes may compete in multiple waves, with one team per wave and the same club, and that teams must compete in their appropriate age division. International teams are allowed in 2027.
Calculate your family's AAU Nationals trip
Enter your club’s actual athlete charge, then add lodging, airfare or driving, local transportation, food, spectator admission and family extras.
Open the AAU Nationals cost calculator →The costs families should budget for
1. Your athlete’s club or tournament charge
Start with the amount your club says your family owes. A team registration cost and an individual family charge are not necessarily the same thing. Clubs may bundle coaching, team expenses or other charges into what parents pay.
2. Orlando hotel
AAU identifies DF Meetings & Events as its endorsed hotel provider for the 2027 AAU Volleyball National Championships and encourages clubs, teams and individuals to reserve through the official AAU hotel system. There is not one universal family hotel price, so your budget should use your actual nightly rate, taxes, number of nights and your share of the room.
3. Getting to Orlando
For flying families, include airfare for every traveler plus baggage and airport transportation. For driving families, include fuel, tolls, parking and any overnight stop required on the way.
4. Transportation during the tournament
Do not assume the hotel-to-venue portion of the trip is free. Budget for a rental car, rideshare, parking or whatever transportation plan your club provides. Orlando travel costs can change substantially depending on hotel location and how many days your family stays.
5. Spectator admission
AAU’s 2027 page includes spectator-ticket sections for each wave, but the 2027 ticket prices are not yet posted on the event page. Families bringing multiple spectators should treat admission as its own budget category and replace the estimate once their wave’s ticket link goes live.
6. Food
Multiply the number of travelers by the number of trip days and a realistic daily food allowance. Tournament days can make food spending easy to underestimate, especially when a family is buying breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and snacks away from home.
7. Orlando extras
AAU’s event page points families toward SeaWorld offers and specially priced Walt Disney World tickets. Theme parks are optional, but they can turn a tournament into a larger family vacation expense. Keep entertainment, souvenirs and extra vacation nights separate from the required tournament budget.
What the 2026 event tells us about planning
AAU held the 2026 Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships across six waves at the Orange County Convention Center, with competition running from June 16 through July 10, 2026. That does not establish the 2027 dates, but it shows why families should wait for their athlete’s exact 2027 wave before locking in nonrefundable travel.
A simple AAU Nationals family budget
- Club charge for the athlete
- Hotel room × nights + taxes/fees
- Airfare and bags or driving costs
- Airport and daily venue transportation
- Spectator tickets
- Food for the full family
- Optional theme parks and entertainment
- Merchandise and souvenirs
- Small contingency buffer
Keep confirmed charges separate from estimates. As your club and AAU publish actual amounts, replace each estimate rather than rebuilding the whole budget.
AAU Volleyball Nationals 2027 FAQ
Where are the 2027 AAU Girls Volleyball Nationals?
AAU currently lists the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida as the venue for all six girls waves.
When are the 2027 AAU Nationals?
As of September 30, 2026, AAU’s official 2027 Girls Nationals page lists the competition dates for Waves 1–6 as “Coming Soon.”
When does registration open?
AAU says registration will open December 1, 2026 at 12 p.m. EST.
How much are spectator tickets in 2027?
The official 2027 event page has sections for spectator tickets by wave, but current ticket prices were not posted when this guide was reviewed.
Do I have to use one specific hotel?
AAU promotes discounted accommodations through its endorsed provider, DF Meetings & Events. Your club may give you additional booking instructions, so follow your team’s requirements before reserving a room.
Source note: 2027 venue, registration timing, wave status and hotel-provider information were checked against AAU’s official 2027 Girls Nationals page. The 2026 date range is included only as historical context and is not presented as a 2027 schedule. TournamentCost is an independent planning resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Amateur Athletic Union or Orange County Convention Center.