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Benesh and Partain avoid elimination and move forward in Adelaide

November 18, 2025February 20, 2026 BumpSpike.com source: Volleyball Worldandy_benesh, miles_partain

Playing a win-or-go-home match in the third round of pool play of the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship on Monday, Americans Andy Benesh and Miles Partain celebrated their first victory in Adelaide and continue alive in the tournament. With one victory and two losses, the Americans progressed as the third-best team in Pool H and now need to wait until the end of pool play to figure out if they will make it directly to the Round of 32 or if they will need to play in the lucky…

New Partnerships for 2026 AVP Season

November 15, 2025February 22, 2026 BumpSpike.comandy_benesh, betsi_flint, hailey_harward, kelly_cheng, miles_partain, taylor_crabb, terese_cannon, theo_brunner

Major moves set the stage for a wide-open AVP season. The 2026 AVP season begins with real disruption at the top of both the men and women fields. The breakup of the 2024 U.S. Olympic pairing of Andy Benesh and Miles Partain, Taylor Crabb aligning with Benesh, and Kelly Cheng partnering with Megan Kraft represent some of the most consequential partnership changes going into the 2026 AVP League season. These moves aren cosmetic. They reflect elite players reassessing fit, roles, and competitive direction after a revealing 2025 season. While every…

2026 AVP Schedule Released

November 14, 2025February 20, 2026 BumpSpike.comandy_benesh, miles_partain, taylor_crabb

The AVP League returns to iconic cities and expands to new markets in 2026 season. The AVP Heritage Tournament Series returns to Manhattan Beach and Huntington Beach, California, while adding a third Major in Belmar, New Jersey. November 13, 2025 – The AVP, the preeminent professional beach volleyball league in the world, today announces a robust 2026 schedule for the AVP League and the AVP Heritage Tournament Series that will showcase the world best men and women beach volleyball players competing at iconic venues from coast to coast from May…

AVP League Championships Set for Chicago – Whats at Stake

August 26, 2025February 20, 2026 andy_benesh, brandie_wilkerson, kelly_cheng, kristen_nuss, melissa_humana_paredes, miles_partain, phil_dalhausser, taylor_crabb, taylor_sander, terese_cannon, trevor_crabb

The AVP League season all comes down to this. On August 30–31, the top six men and women duos will battle it out at Oak Street Beach for the 2025 AVP League Championship. This isn about city totals or team points anymore – Chicago is about the best duos in the league, playing for ultimate bragging rights and the biggest payday of the season. Championship Format The bracket is compact, high-stakes, and simple: Six duos per gender, seeded #1–#6 from season standings. Quarterfinals (Saturday): #3 vs #6, #4 vs #5.…

AVP League 2025: A New Era Begins

May 21, 2025February 20, 2026 andy_benesh, brandie_wilkerson, chase_budinger, hailey_harward, kelly_cheng, melissa_humana_paredes, miles_evans, miles_partain, terese_cannon, trevor_crabb

Introducing the AVP League Cup and the AVP League Championships. The AVP is entering a new era. With city-based franchises, two distinct championship paths, and a postseason designed to crown the sport best duos, 2025 marks a transformative year for professional beach volleyball. As competition kicks off in Palm Beach on May 23rd and 24th, here is what fans, players, and stakeholders need to know about the 2025 AVP League. Meet the AVP League Franchises Eight official city-based teams will battle for the League Cup and fuel some of the…

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

May 3, 2025February 20, 2026 BumpSpike.comandy_benesh, brandie_wilkerson, chaim_schalk, chase_budinger, hailey_harward, julia_scoles, kelly_cheng, kristen_nuss, melissa_humana_paredes, miles_evans, miles_partain, taylor_crabb, taylor_sander, terese_cannon, trevor_crabb

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…

Pedro and Renato win all-Brazilian qualifier to make Brasilia Elite main draw

April 17, 2025February 20, 2026 andy_benesh, chaim_schalk, chase_budinger, george_wanderley, hugo_campos, joao_pedrosa, miles_evans, miles_partain, renato_lima, sam_schachter, vitor_felipe

The Brasilia Elite men’s main draw is all set for its start on Thursday. The remaining nine vacancies were taken up by the winners of the eight qualifying matches and a lucky loser team as the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour event started in the Brazilian capital on Wednesday. In the most interesting match of the day, two home pairs put up a three-set battle with Pedro Oliveira and Renato Lima securing the main draw spot after edging fellow Brazilians Gabriel Santiago and Felipe Alves. The all-Brazilian clash was the…

Miami Mayhem Shine in AVP League’s Second Stop

September 24, 2024March 9, 2025 BumpSpike.comandy_benesh, kelly_cheng, miles_partain, sara_hughes, theo_brunner, trevor_crabb

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…

German and Chilean Teams Triumph at Xiamen Beach Pro Tour Challenge

April 29, 2024March 9, 2025 BumpSpike.comaine_raupelyte, andy_benesh, anouk_verge_depre, joana_mader, karla_borger, miles_partain, sandra_ittlinger

The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge in Xiamen, China wrapped up Sunday with German and Chilean pairs claiming the gold medals, while American teams fell short of the podium despite strong showings throughout the tournament. German Dominance in Women’s Competition Second-seeded Karla Borger and Sandra Ittinger of Germany continued their impressive form, capturing gold with a convincing 22-20, 21-14 victory over ninth-seeded Swiss Olympians Anouk Verge-Depre and Joana Mader in the final. Spain’s Daniela Alvarez and Tania Moreno, seeded 10th, secured the bronze medal by defeating eighth-seeded Lithuanians Aine…

Recife Preview – First Beach Pro Tour Challenge Event in a High Stakes Olympics Year

March 19, 2024April 3, 2024 BumpSpike.comaine_raupelyte, andre_stein, andy_benesh, anouk_verge_depre, chase_budinger, esmee_bobner, george_wanderley, karla_borger, miles_partain, monika_paulikiene, nina_brunner, sandra_ittlinger, tanja_huberli, theo_brunner, trevor_crabb, zoe_verge_depre

As the 2024 international beach volleyball season kicks into high gear, all eyes turn to Recife, Brazil, where the first Challenge event of the year is set to unfold from Thursday to Sunday. This tournament marks a pivotal moment for teams vying for coveted spots at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with valuable ranking points up for grabs. The Recife Challenge presents an opportunity for duos to make significant strides in the Olympic rankings, with 17 spots available in each gender until the June 9 deadline. While some top-ranked teams may…