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Preview: Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour 2025 Opens in Yucatan, Mexico

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The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour blasts off its 2025 season in Mexico next week with the Yucatán Challenge, taking place March 20-23. As the first event of the year, this tournament brings together an impressive lineup of international beach volleyball stars to the stunning Gulf Coast. With the first ranking points up for grabs and early momentum on the line, the Yucatán Challenge is set to be a compelling start to the season. Our staff photographer Greg will be on site to capture all the energy and drama as…

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Beach Volleyball Set for Worldwide Growth Through FIVB Strategic Vision 2032

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The FIVB has announced significant steps to enhance beach volleyball through its Strategic Vision 2032, with major expansions planned for the Beach Pro Tour (BPT) that will create more opportunities for athletes and build a stronger global ecosystem for the sport. Expanded Field Sizes for 2025 In 2025, the number of teams in main draws will increase significantly at both Elite and Challenge stops. The Elite category will expand from 16 to 24 teams per gender, while the Challenge category will grow from 24 to 32 teams per gender. This…

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Volleyball World Announces 2025 Beach Pro Tour Schedule!

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The Beach Pro Tour 2025 is set to deliver another thrilling season of elite beach volleyball, spanning five continents over nine months. The competition kicks off in late March and will culminate in the prestigious Beach Volleyball World Championships 2025 in Adelaide, Australia, from November 14-23. Exciting Host Cities & Iconic Stops The 2025 tour will feature classic destinations and new locations, making for an unforgettable season: Gstaad, Switzerland – celebrating 25 years as a top-tier beach volleyball destination. Brazil – hosting four events, including an Elite tournament in Brasilia…

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Mol & Sørum Reclaim Beach Pro Tour Throne in Doha Finals

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The Beachvolley Vikings are back on top! Anders Mol & Christian Sørum reclaimed their title as Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Finals champions, defeating David Åhman & Jonatan Hellvig in the 2024 Doha Finals. The Norwegian duo avenged their loss in the 2023 final against the Swedes, securing their second Beach Pro Tour Finals gold after winning in 2022. Grand Final: Norway vs. Sweden Rivalry Continues Mol & Sørum, seeded third, delivered a 2-0 (21-18, 22-20) victory over the top-ranked Swedes, taking control in the first set and rallying in…

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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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Thrilling Victory at João Pessoa Elite16 Victory for Mol and Sørum

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Tokyo Olympic champions Anders Mol and Christian Sørum of Norway added another remarkable chapter to their storied careers on Sunday, securing their third gold medal of the 2024 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour season at the João Pessoa Elite16. The Beach Volley Vikings triumphed in what they described as the most spectacular match of their careers, defeating Qatari Olympic medalists Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan in a thrilling three-set final (25-27, 21-17, 19-17). A Gold Medal Match for the Ages The gold medal match was a rollercoaster of emotions, lasting…

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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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History at Hamburg BPT for Victorious Mol and Sorum

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Anders Mol and Christian Sørum may not have defended their Olympic title in Paris, but they cemented their legacy with a historic victory at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Hamburg Elite16 on Sunday. The Norwegian duo, known as the “Beach Volley Vikings,” defeated Spanish legends Pablo Herrera and Adrián Gavira 2-0 (21-15, 21-11) in the gold medal match at the Am Rothenbaum Stadium, securing their 24th international title. This victory places Mol and Sørum second on the all-time list of men’s beach volleyball teams, surpassing Americans Todd Rogers and…

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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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Xiamen Challenge Preview: Olympic Contenders Battle Continues

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The race for Paris 2024 Olympic qualification is heating up as the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour heads to China for the Xiamen Challenge. With only three Elite16 and two Challenge tournaments remaining before the provisional Olympic rankings are finalized, the competition has reached a critical stage for teams in the qualification “gray area.” Women’s Draw: Olympic Dreams on the Line The women’s tournament in Xiamen promises intense competition, with virtually every team from the provisional Olympic ranking’s “gray area” (those with between 5,000 and 7,360 points) converging on China’s…

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