| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Italy |
| Dates | 23 September – 1 October |
| Teams | 18 |
| Venue(s) | Various (in 4 host cities) |
| Champions |  Soviet Union (7th title) |
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The 1971 Women's European Volleyball Championship was the eighth edition of the event, organised by Europe's governing volleyball body, the Confédération Européenne de Volleyball. It was hosted in several cities in Italy from 23 September to 1 October 1971, with the final round held in Reggio Emilia.