The 2016 Women's European Volleyball League was the eighth edition of the annual tournament. It was held from 3 June to 3 July 2016. The tournament featured 12 teams.
Azerbaijan won their first title after defeating Slovakia in the final.
Pool composition
League round
All times are local
Pool A
1st tournament
Venue: Hala Sportowo - Widowiskowa, Twardogóra
2nd tournament
Venue: Pallati Sportit Ramazan Njala, Durrës
Pool B
1st tournament
Venue: Topolica Sport Hall, Bar
2nd tournament
Venue: Salle Colette-Besson, Rennes
Pool C
1st tournament
Venue: Bujtosi Szabadidő Csarnok, Nyíregyháza
2nd tournament
Venue: Indoor Sports Hall, Megalopolis
Final four
The top team of each pool will qualify for the final four. Pre-qualified tournament host team will complete the group.