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Today In
Beach Volleyball History |
In 1974
Tom Chamales and Ron Von Hagen won the Parks & Rec Santa Barbara Sports and Arts Festival Open.
It was the 5th win for Tom Chamales, the 56th win for Ron Von Hagen, and the 4th win for the team.
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In 1985
Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos won the AVP Club Sportswear Laguna Beach Open.
It was the 48th win for Sinjin Smith, the 24th win for Randy Stoklos, and the 23rd win for the team.
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In 1985
Linda Hanley and Nina Matthies won the Parks & Rec Sea Squirts Doheny Beach Open.
It was the 19th win for Linda Hanley, the 28th win for Nina Matthies, and the 17th win for the team.
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In 1991
Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos won the AVP Miller Lite Cape Cod Open.
It was the 131st win for Sinjin Smith, the 107th win for Randy Stoklos, and the 106th win for the team.
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In 1991
Karolyn Kirby and Angela Rock won the WPVA Kahlua Manhattan Beach Open.
It was the 16th win for Karolyn Kirby, the 8th win for Angela Rock, and the 8th win for the team.
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In 1996
Sandra Pires and Jackie Silva won the FIVB United States Open.
It was the 10th win for Sandra Pires, the 55th win for Jackie Silva, and the 10th win for the team.
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In 1996
Karch Kiraly and Kent Steffes won the AVP Miller Lite Cleveland Open.
It was the 121st win for Karch Kiraly, the 83rd win for Kent Steffes, and the 71st win for the team.
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In 1996
Jan Kvalheim and Bjorn Maaseide won the FIVB United States Open.
It was the 6th win for Jan Kvalheim, the 6th win for Bjorn Maaseide, and the 6th win for the team.
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In 2001
Shelda Bede and Adriana Behar won the FIVB Swiss Open.
It was the 22nd win for Shelda Bede, the 22nd win for Adriana Behar, and the 22nd win for the team.
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In 2002
Mariano Baracetti and Martin Conde won the FIVB Switzerland Open.
It was the 5th win for Mariano Baracetti, the 7th win for Martin Conde, and the 4th win for the team.
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In 2005
Citing favoritism for the American players for signing a modified version of the player contract, players at the World Championships in Berlin went on strike, halting play for 95 minutes. FIVB President Dr. Rubén Acosta Hernandez met with the players and reached an agreement that favors the continued success of the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour and SWATCH-FIVB World Championships, powered by Smart, to further the growth of the sport. Three "major" items were agreed with the players, including the creation of Beach Volleyball Player's Commission for each gender. The commissions will be made up of seven players each and will meet at least once a year in Lausanne, Switzerland in a date to be determined.
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In 2013
Phil Dalhausser and Sean Rosenthal won the FIVB smart Grand Slam Rome.
It was the 70th win for Phil Dalhausser, the 17th win for Sean Rosenthal, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2013
Talita Antunes and Taiana Lima won the FIVB smart Grand Slam Rome.
It was the 16th win for Talita Antunes, the 6th win for Taiana Lima, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 2013
Guto Carvalhaes and Allison Cittadin won the FIVB Jr/Youth Under 21 World Championships.
It was the 1st win for Guto Carvalhaes, the 1st win for Allison Cittadin, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2013
Katarzyna Kropidlowska and Jagoda Sliwka won the FIVB Jr/Youth Under 21 World Championships.
It was the 4th win for Katarzyna Kropidlowska, the 3rd win for Jagoda Sliwka, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 2013
Josh Binstock and Sam Schachter won the Texas Championships.
It was the 2nd win for Josh Binstock, the 2nd win for Sam Schachter, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2013
Morgan Miller and Summer Ross won the Texas Championships.
It was the 1st win for Morgan Miller, the 5th win for Summer Ross, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2018
Oscar Brandao and Luciano Ferreira won the FIVB Manavgat One Star.
It was the 2nd win for Oscar Brandao, the 2nd win for Luciano Ferreira, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2018
Satono Ishitsubo and Asami Shiba won the FIVB Manavgat One Star.
It was the 1st win for Satono Ishitsubo, the 1st win for Asami Shiba, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2019
Rafael Lima and Renato Lima won the FIVB Jr/Youth U21 World Championships.
It was the 1st win for Rafael Lima, the 3rd win for Renato Lima, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2019
Vitoria De Souza and Victoria Lopes won the FIVB Jr/Youth U21 World Championships.
It was the 1st win for Vitoria De Souza, the 2nd win for Victoria Lopes, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2019
Jeremy Casebeer and Chaim Schalk won the AVP Seattle Open.
It was the 1st win for Jeremy Casebeer, the 3rd win for Chaim Schalk, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2019
Kelley Kolinske and Emily Stockman won the AVP Seattle Open.
It was the 6th win for Kelley Kolinske, the 4th win for Emily Stockman, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2024
Maximilian Just and Robin Sowa won the FIVB BPT Futures Messina.
It was the 2nd win for Maximilian Just, the 3rd win for Robin Sowa, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2024
Chenoa Christ and Anna-Lena Grune won the FIVB BPT Futures Messina.
It was the 2nd win for Chenoa Christ, the 3rd win for Anna-Lena Grune, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2024
Arthur Canet and Teo Rotar won the FIVB BPT Futures Geneva.
It was the 4th win for Arthur Canet, the 4th win for Teo Rotar, and the 4th win for the team.
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In 2024
Daniel Dearing and Sam Schachter won the NORCECA Norceca Olympic Qualification Tournament Finals.
It was the 4th win for Daniel Dearing, the 11th win for Sam Schachter, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 2024
Heather Bansley and Sophie Bukovec won the NORCECA Norceca Olympic Qualification Tournament Finals.
It was the 8th win for Heather Bansley, the 6th win for Sophie Bukovec, and the 2nd win for the team.
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| Latest News and Feature Articles |
| 6/22/2026 |
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Nina Brunner: The Volleyball Mom
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Swiss beach volleyball star Nina Brunner on motherhood and finding her way back to the sand: Motherhood has given Nina Brunner a different perspective on beach volleyball, but it has not changed her competitive drive. Returning to international competition in 2026, the Swiss star remains determined to perform at her best. |
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From the rugby pitch to the sands of Ios – Scotland’s Seain Cook
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Seain Cook’s story is not one you come across very often. The Scottish athlete excelled in rugby from a young age, winning national titles in his age group and being named MVP in consecutive seasons. Despite his success and his involvement with Scotland’s national team setup, Cook eventually changed course and dedicated himself to Volleyball, first indoors and later on the beach. |
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Florian Schnetzer – The athlete who masters the most extreme conditions
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At 37 years old, Florian Schnetzer is one of the most experienced athletes in outdoor volleyball competitions. At the same time, he is drawn to the most extreme conditions. Every year he chooses to compete in Ios, battling “the worst wind he has ever faced”. He has played in the middle of storms and snowfall in Beach Volleyball tournaments in Hamburg and is considered... |
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Duos from Australia and Japan celebrate Asian Tour medals in Yunyang with Empowerment
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Four of the six medals at the fourth event on the 2026 AVC Asian Beach Volleyball Tour that came to an end in China on Sunday were earned by teams representing federations benefitting from FIVB Volleyball Empowerment support. Australian duos brought home three medals – Taliqua Clancy & Stefanie Fejes topped their second consecutive women’s podium on the Tour... |
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USA’s Van Winden & Sparks make great 2026 season even better with Geneva Futures gold
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Torrey Van Winden & Lindsey Sparks have not only kept the trend of medaling at every international event they have appeared at in 2026, but also celebrated their first Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour gold by topping the podium at the Geneva Futures in Switzerland on Sunday. Annique Niederhauser & Menia Bentele took silver in the home sand, while another American pair... |
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| 6/21/2026 |
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Van der Loo & Sengers, Ghigliazza & Abdala win Ios Futures to pick up first Beach Pro Tour golds
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Sam van der Loo & Mees Sengers of the Netherlands and Agostina Ghigliazza & Morena Abdala of Argentina won their duos’ first gold medals on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour, topping the Ios Futures podiums in Greece on Sunday. Stavros Ntallas & Dimitrios Chatzinikolaou delighted the home crowd by earning the men’s silver, while Germany’s Charlie Peters & Colin Paszkiewicz picked up bronze. |
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Spain’s Moreno & Sanfelix snatch first Beach Pro Tour gold in Karpacz
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Spain’s Daniel Moreno & Roberto Sanfelix celebrated their first ever gold on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. They triumphed at the Karpacz Futures in Poland on Sunday. Host country representatives Mikolaj Kaczmarek & Kacper Taudul pleased the home fans with silver, while Germany’s Tristan Frobel & Tamo Wust brought home bronze. |
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Americans Shaffer and Bowman Strike Gold in Juan Dolio
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JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 21, 2026. – The United States duo of Michelle Shaffer and Paloma Bowman captured the women’s gold medal at the sixth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, defeating Canada’s Katarina Pantovic and Marilou Couture in straight sets 2-0 (21-14, 21-8) on Sunday at Juan Dolio Beach. The title marks the second medal of the season for Shaffer and Bowman... |
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Mexicans Lares and Ayala Capture Fourth Gold Medal of 2026 NORCECA Tour
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JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 21, 2026. – Mexico’s Inés Antonio Lares and Carlos Andrés Ayala continued their dominance on the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, claiming their fourth gold medal of the season with a hard-fought 2-1 (21-18, 17-21, 15-9) victory over Americans Lev Priima and Diego Pérez in the men’s final of the sixth tour stop at Juan Dolio Beach. |
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| 6/20/2026 |
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Canada Sends Two Teams to Women’s Semifinals in Juan Dolio, Joined by USA and Puerto Rico
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JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 20, 2026. – Canada emerged as the standout nation in the women’s competition at the sixth stage of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, advancing both of its teams to the semifinals on Saturday at Juan Dolio Beach. The semifinal lineup is completed by teams from the United States and Puerto Rico. |
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USA, Canada, Cuba and Mexico Advance to Men’s Semifinals in Juan Dolio
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JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 20, 2026. – Teams from the United States, Canada, Cuba and Mexico secured places in the men’s semifinals of the sixth stage of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour on Saturday at Juan Dolio Beach. The first semifinal will feature the United States and Canada after both teams knocked out Dominican Republic pairs in the quarterfinals. |
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| 6/19/2026 |
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Five Women’s Teams Remain Undefeated on Day 1 of Juan Dolio Tour
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JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 19, 2026. – Teams from Cuba, the United States, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica completed the opening day of the sixth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Juan Dolio with unbeaten records. In Pool A, Cuba’s Kailín Garrido and Maykelin Drik dominated their two matches, defeating Vernecia Caines and Verneeci Caines... |
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Four men's pairs start undefeated in Juan Dolio
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JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 19, 2026. – Four men's pairs representing the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Cuba, and Costa Rica remained undefeated at the start of the sixth stop of the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour, being held on the sand courts installed on Juan Dolio beach. In Group A, the Dominican pair Hayerling De Jesús/Oscar Martínez secured two victories. |
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Valentina Gottardi: My Biggest Dream
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One of beach volleyball's brightest stars shares why inspiring athletes and growing the sport matter as much as success on the sand. Valentina Gottardi has become one of the most recognisable faces of a new generation in beach volleyball. Multiple Beach Pro Tour titles, an Olympic appearance and a European silver medal have established the Italian among the leading players in the women’s game. |
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| 6/18/2026 |
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Juan Dolio to host NORCECA Continental Tour sixth Stop
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JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 18, 2026 – The sixth stop of the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour lands in the Dominican Republic, where matches will be played throughout the weekend on the sand courts set up on the beautiful beach of Juan Dolio. A total of 16 men's and 15 women's teams completed preliminary inspections on Thursday and will open the group stage on Friday... |
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| 6/17/2026 |
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AVP Heads to Las Vegas for Week 4 of League Play
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Three weeks of AVP League play are in the books. The playoff picture is starting to take shape — and Las Vegas is the weekend that begins to settle it. Week 4 takes the 2026 AVP League to Resorts World Backlot in Las Vegas on June 19-20 — Friday and Saturday night sessions, the first AVP League event ever held in Las Vegas, and the first weekend of the regular season where playoff math... |
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| 6/16/2026 |
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Empowerment duos from Austria, Czechia and Morocco claim podium spots at zonal events
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Recap of last week’s zonal beach volleyball competitions - MEVZA Beach Volleyball Tour and CAVB Zone I Championships. Pairs from the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment supported federations of Austria, Czechia and Morocco lined up among the medalists at zonal beach volleyball events last week. |
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| 6/15/2026 |
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Alanya International Beach Sports Centre designed FIVB Centre of Excellence
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While hosting one of the most important tournaments of the season, 23 Projects Alanya International Beach Sports Centre has received the prestigious FIVB Centre of Excellence designation, thus reinforcing Alanya’s growing role as an international hub for beach sports. From June 10 to 14, 2026, Alanya hosted the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Alanya Challenge... |
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| 6/14/2026 |
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Spain’s Izuzquiza & Tania cruise to first Challenge gold in Alanya
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Sofia Izuzquiza & Tania Moreno celebrated their recently formed team’s first gold at the Challenge level on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. On Sunday, they topped the Alanya Challenge podium in Turkiye. Overall, it was the pair’s second medal, after the Madrid Futures gold in May. USA’s Savannah Cory (Savvy) & Devon Newberry, another recently shaped duo, finished runners-up... |
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| Upcoming Tournaments |
| Dates |
Tour |
Tournament |
Gender |
Purse |
| Jun 25-28, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Balikesir, Türkiye |
M |
€ 7,500 |
| Jun 25-28, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Balikesir, Türkiye |
W |
€ 7,500 |
| Jun 25-28, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Bridlington, England |
M |
€ 7,500 |
| Jun 25-28, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Bridlington, England |
W |
€ 7,500 |
| Jun 25-28, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Geneva, Switzerland |
M |
€ 7,500 |
| Jun 25-28, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Hangzhou, China |
M |
US$5,000 |
| Jun 25-28, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Hangzhou, China |
W |
US$5,000 |
| Jun 26-28, 2026 |
NORCECA |
NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Varadero, Cuba |
M |
US$3,500 |
| Jun 26-28, 2026 |
NORCECA |
NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Varadero, Cuba |
W |
US$3,500 |
| Jul 1-5, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite Gstaad, Switzerland |
M |
US$200,000 |
| Jul 1-5, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite Gstaad, Switzerland |
W |
US$200,000 |
| Jul 2-5, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Rzeszow, Poland |
M |
€ 7,500 |
| Jul 2-5, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Rzeszow, Poland |
W |
€ 7,500 |
| Jul 3-5, 2026 |
AVP |
AVP Heritage Contender Series Denver Open, Colorado |
M&W |
$60,000 |
| Jul 8-10, 2026 |
AVP |
AVP Heritage Contender Series Waupaca Open, Wisconsin |
M&W |
$60,000 |
| Jul 8-12, 2026 |
FIVB Age Group WC |
FIVB BVB U18 WCHS The Hague, Netherlands |
M |
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| Jul 8-12, 2026 |
FIVB Age Group WC |
FIVB BVB U18 WCHS The Hague, Netherlands |
W |
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| Jul 9-12, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Leuven, Belgium |
M |
€ 7,500 |
| Jul 9-12, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Leuven, Belgium |
W |
€ 7,500 |
| Jul 9-12, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Malmo, Sweden |
M |
€ 7,500 |
| Jul 9-12, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Sibiu, Romania |
W |
€ 7,500 |
| Jul 10-12, 2026 |
NORCECA |
NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Roatan Island, Honduras |
M |
US$3,500 |
| Jul 10-12, 2026 |
NORCECA |
NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Roatan Island, Honduras |
W |
US$3,500 |
| Jul 11-12, 2026 |
AVP League |
AVP League Week 5 - Los Angeles, California |
M&W |
TBD |
| Jul 18-19, 2026 |
AVP League |
AVP League Week 6 - Central Park, New York |
M&W |
TBD |
| Jul 22-26, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Challenge Shangluo, China |
M |
US$125,000 |
| Jul 22-26, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Challenge Shangluo, China |
W |
US$125,000 |
| Jul 23-26, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Laginha Beach, Cape Verde |
M |
US$5,000 |
| Jul 23-26, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Laginha Beach, Cape Verde |
W |
US$5,000 |
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