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2025 AVP Huntington Beach Heritage Preview: Two Final AVP League Spots on the Line

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Two Final AVP League Spots on the Line The AVP Huntington Beach Open Heritage Event is just around the corner, and this year’s competition promises to be an electrifying showcase of professional beach volleyball. Scheduled for May 10-11, this prestigious event is the last opportunity for aspiring teams to claim a coveted spot in the 2025 AVP League. With only two of eight AVP League qualification spots remaining, this event will make or break teams’ seasons. How Teams Qualify for the AVP League Automatic Qualifiers (2024 Top-4 Duos) Men’s: Chase…

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AVP Strikes Historic Multi-Year Broadcast Agreements with CBS Sports and The CW Network

CBS Television Network to Broadcast AVP League Championship Live on Labor Day Weekend CBS Sports Network Continues to air Additional Matches Throughout the Season. The CW Network to Air Weekly Professional Beach Volleyball Matches from Iconic Venues on Summer Saturdays Starting Memorial Day. MANHATTAN BEACH, CA, March 12, 2025 – The AVP, America’s only professional beach volleyball league, is today announcing historic national broadcast partnerships with CBS Sports and The CW Network. CBS Television Network will broadcast the 2025 AVP League Championship in a marquee television event on Sunday, August…

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AVP League: San Diego Smash Secures Playoff Spot with Stunning Comeback

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In a dramatic turnaround, the San Diego Smash surged from last place to clinch the final playoff spot in the AVP League, capping off an incredible late-season run. After languishing at 2-6 for four weeks, the Smash roared back to life in the final two weekends of the regular season, finishing 8-8 and securing the fourth seed in the semifinals. A Remarkable Resurgence The Smash’s duos—Chase Budinger and Miles Evans, and Geena Urango and Toni Rodriguez—delivered standout performances when it mattered most. During Week 7 in Anaheim, California, the Smash…

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AVP League Secures National TV Coverage on CBS Sports Network

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The AVP League is set to reach a broader audience as it partners with CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) for a weekly two-hour telecast, beginning this Sunday. The coverage will showcase matches from Week 4 of the League, held at the 8,700-seat H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, Texas, just outside Austin. This marks a significant step in the AVP’s efforts to introduce its team-oriented format to mainstream sports fans. Weekly Coverage Through Playoffs The agreement with CBSSN ensures that the AVP League will be featured on the network every Sunday until…

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Miami Mayhem Shine in AVP League’s Second Stop

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The Miami Mayhem emerged as the standout team during the second weekend of the groundbreaking AVP League, securing a 3-1 record at the Hard Rock Tennis Center in Miami Gardens, Florida. The venue, part of the Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium complex, hosted a series of thrilling matches that showcased the league’s competitive depth and star power. Ross and Klineman Deliver Statement Win The most notable victory of the weekend came from April Ross and Alix Klineman, the Olympic gold medalists from Tokyo 2021. Competing as wild-card selections, the duo…

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Huntington Beach Delivers Spectacular Performances

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Crabb & Sander Dominate in the Men’s Final Taylor Crabb and Taylor Sander delivered one of the most dominant performances in recent AVP history. Winning five straight matches in 10 consecutive sets, they cruised to an AVP Huntington Beach Open title without dropping a set. Their final match, a 21-15, 21-15 sweep over Seain Cook and Cody Caldwell, capped off a weekend in which they outscored opponents by 46 total points. “They’re probably jealous right now,” Sander joked about their Olympic-chasing peers absent from Huntington Beach, who are competing in…

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AVP Tour Returns! Huntington Beach 2024 Preview

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The AVP Tour is back, and for the first time in history, the off-season has stretched to a full eight months. Eight months of training, strategizing, and preparing for a high-intensity, three-tournament sprint. This week, the action kicks off with the first Heritage Series event in Huntington Beach, California. A New Era: The AVP League This season, there’s more at stake than ever. With the introduction of the AVP League, the top 16 men’s and women’s players will have an extended season beyond the three Heritage events. Starting in the…

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AVP 2024 Schedule Released, New League Details

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The release of the 2024 AVP schedule brings a blend of the familiar, some notable changes, and the introduction of a groundbreaking new beach volleyball league. Highlighting the summer calendar are three marquee events known as the Heritage Series, reminiscent of the previous Gold Series tournaments. Scheduled for Huntington Beach (May 17-19), Manhattan Beach (August 16-18), and Chicago (August 30-September 1), these events promise to deliver the excitement and prestige synonymous with AVP competitions. The Contender Series will see 24 teams competing in a double-elimination format, providing an intense and…

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AVP 2023 Season in Review

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As we look back on the whirlwind that was the 2023 AVP season, it’s hard to believe all that unfolded between the sunny sands of Miami and the dramatic shores of Chicago. Here are some standout moments that defined the season: From dramatic weather to epic showdowns, the 2023 AVP season was filled with unforgettable moments that captured the essence of beach volleyball’s excitement and intensity. As we look ahead to the next season, one thing is certain: the AVP continues to deliver thrilling action and unforgettable memories for fans…

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AVP Ends 2023 Season with a Twist: No Championship in Sight

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The closure of the AVP’s 2023 season took an unexpected turn with the absence of the much-anticipated AVP Gold Series Championship, marking the end of an era for beach volleyball enthusiasts. In a statement, the AVP expressed regret over their inability to secure a suitable venue and timeframe for the championship, leaving the Laguna Beach Open as the final event on October 13-15. Last year’s championship, held at the Footprint Center, had featured six teams per gender, but uncertainties loomed over this year’s edition, including venue, qualification criteria, prize money,…

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