How many players are on the court for each team in volleyball?

Six players per team are on the court at a time, for a total of 12 players on the court during play.

Full Explanation

Per FIVB Rule 1.3.1, each team fields 6 players on the court. Teams may carry up to 14 players on their roster (12 regular players plus up to 2 liberos) under FIVB international rules. Under NFHS rules, a team roster may carry up to 15 players. The 6 players on court are arranged in positions 1 through 6, with positions 1-3 in the back row and positions 2, 3, 4 in the front row.

Rulesets covered: FIVB/USAV/NFHS/NCAA  |  Rule Reference: FIVB Rule 1.3.1; FIVB Rule 4.1