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Today In
Beach Volleyball History |
In 1974
Tom Chamales and Fred Zuelich won the Parks & Rec Corona del Mar Open.
It was the 7th win for Tom Chamales, the 2nd win for Fred Zuelich, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 1974
Bob Jackson and Ron Von Hagen won the Parks & Rec Corona del Mar Open.
It was the 3rd win for Bob Jackson, the 57th win for Ron Von Hagen, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 1983
On July 21, the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) is formed to protect players' interests and to preserve the integrity of beach volleyball.
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In 1985
Mike Dodd and Tim Hovland won the AVP Miller High Life Hermosa Beach Open.
It was the 17th win for Mike Dodd, the 17th win for Tim Hovland, and the 16th win for the team.
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In 1991
Karch Kiraly and Kent Steffes won the AVP Miller Lite Chicago Open.
It was the 44th win for Karch Kiraly, the 15th win for Kent Steffes, and the 6th win for the team.
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In 1991
Al Janc and Tim Walmer won the FIVB Japan Open.
It was the 2nd win for Al Janc, the 6th win for Tim Walmer, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 1991
Karolyn Kirby and Angela Rock won the WPVA Boulder Open.
It was the 19th win for Karolyn Kirby, the 11th win for Angela Rock, and the 11th win for the team.
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In 1996
Karolyn Kirby and Angela Rock won the WPVA Evian Long Beach Open.
It was the 64th win for Karolyn Kirby, the 27th win for Angela Rock, and the 18th win for the team.
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In 1996
Adam Johnson and Jose Loiola won the AVP Miller Lite Milwaukee Open.
It was the 25th win for Adam Johnson, the 10th win for Jose Loiola, and the 9th win for the team.
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In 2002
Jose Loiola and Ricardo Santos won the FIVB France Grand Slam.
It was the 54th win for Jose Loiola, the 15th win for Ricardo Santos, and the 4th win for the team.
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In 2007
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings won the Bud Light AVP Long Beach Open.
It was the 81st win for Misty May-Treanor, the 78th win for Kerri Walsh Jennings, and the 75th win for the team.
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In 2007
Talita Antunes and Renata Ribeiro won the FIVB World Series 13.
It was the 4th win for Talita Antunes, the 4th win for Renata Ribeiro, and the 4th win for the team.
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In 2007
Juliana Felisberta and Larissa Maestrini won the XV Pan Am Games.
It was the 18th win for Juliana Felisberta, the 17th win for Larissa Maestrini, and the 17th win for the team.
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In 2007
Chantal Laboureur and Levke Spinger won the CEV U18 European Championships.
It was the 1st win for Chantal Laboureur, the 1st win for Levke Spinger, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2007
Kristo Kollo and Oliver Venno won the CEV U18 European Championships.
It was the 1st win for Kristo Kollo, the 1st win for Oliver Venno, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2012
Sergiy Popov and Valeriy Samoday won the 2012 CEV U23 Beach Volleyball European Championship.
It was the 4th win for Sergiy Popov, the 4th win for Valeriy Samoday, and the 4th win for the team.
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In 2012
Chantal Laboureur and Kira Walkenhorst won the 2012 CEV U23 Beach Volleyball European Championship.
It was the 3rd win for Chantal Laboureur, the 2nd win for Kira Walkenhorst, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2013
Andrew Hinchey and Ryan Vandenburg won the Midwest Championships and Junior Festival.
It was the 1st win for Andrew Hinchey, the 1st win for Ryan Vandenburg, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2013
Chara Harris and Megan Wallin-Brockway won the Midwest Championships and Junior Festival.
It was the 2nd win for Chara Harris, the 2nd win for Megan Wallin-Brockway, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2015
Lombardo Ontiveros and Juan Virgen won the XVII Pan Am Games.
It was the 11th win for Lombardo Ontiveros, the 24th win for Juan Virgen, and the 10th win for the team.
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In 2015
Ana Gallay and Georgina Klug won the XVII Pan Am Games.
It was the 1st win for Ana Gallay, the 1st win for Georgina Klug, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2018
Sanne Keizer and Madelein Meppelink won the 2018 CEV Beach Volleyball European Championship - The Netherlands.
It was the 6th win for Sanne Keizer, the 5th win for Madelein Meppelink, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2019
Alison Cerutti and Alvaro Filho won the FIVB Espinho Four Star.
It was the 29th win for Alison Cerutti, the 5th win for Alvaro Filho, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2019
Nico Beeler and Marco Krattiger won the FIVB Edmonton Three Star.
It was the 2nd win for Nico Beeler, the 1st win for Marco Krattiger, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2019
Melissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan won the FIVB Edmonton Three Star.
It was the 10th win for Melissa Humana-Paredes, the 6th win for Sarah Pavan, and the 6th win for the team.
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In 2024
Jiri Sedlak and Jakub Sepka won the FIVB BPT Futures Leuven.
It was the 1st win for Jiri Sedlak, the 1st win for Jakub Sepka, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2024
Lexy Denaburg and Deahna Kraft won the FIVB BPT Futures Leuven.
It was the 2nd win for Lexy Denaburg, the 3rd win for Deahna Kraft, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2025
Gilles Vandecaveye and Louis Vandecaveye won the FIVB BPT Futures Leuven.
It was the 2nd win for Gilles Vandecaveye, the 2nd win for Louis Vandecaveye, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2025
Lia Berger and Lilli Hohenauer won the FIVB BPT Futures Leuven.
It was the 2nd win for Lia Berger, the 2nd win for Lilli Hohenauer, and the 2nd win for the team.
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| Latest News and Feature Articles |
| 7/21/2026 |
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Paris 2024 silver medalist highlights men’s lineup for Shangluo Challenge
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Shangluo is about to welcome the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour for the first time. After organizing the FIVB U19 Beach Volleyball World Championships in 2024, the city in central China is about to host a Challenge event this week, from Wednesday, July 22, to Sunday, July 26. A very strong lineup for the men’s competition in Shangluo is highlighted by the presence of... |
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| 7/20/2026 |
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Beach Volleyball Ready for Action at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 20, 2026. – The region's top beach volleyball pairs are set to battle for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games glory when the Santo Domingo 2026 tournament takes place from July 25 to 31 at the Malecón Deportivo. The venue, with a seating capacity of 450 spectators, will host 104 matches over seven days of competition. |
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Teams from Poland and Latvia secure top honours at EEVZA #EuroBeachVolleyU20 zonal qualifier
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As many as five tiebreaks were required on the final day of the EEVZA qualifier for this year’s #EuroBeachVolleyU20 held in Cesis, Latvia, to determine the final standings. Poland’s Witold Witkowski and Maksymilian Dymczyk triumphed in the men’s tournament, while home favourites Paula Krieva and Alise Aleksane remained undefeated in the women’s competition to provide the Latvian audience with... |
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| 7/19/2026 |
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Sand Kings of Budapest: Latvia seize historic first Nations Cup Crown
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Latvia seized their first-ever title at the CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup after an intense day of battles on the Budapest sand. The Latvian men first took care of business in the semi-finals against Italy, setting up a gold medal showdown where they left absolutely no room for doubt. Triumphing in dominant fashion over Norway, who were unable to defend their 2025 continental crown... |
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Ukraine edge Italy in Golden Set thriller to claim first CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Title
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Ukraine officially crowned themselves champions of the 2026 CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup after an absolute thriller against Italy. With the title on the line, the historic battle came down to a dramatic Golden Set, where the Ukrainian women showed ultimate composure under pressure to close it out 15-12 and claim the crown. |
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| 7/18/2026 |
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Experience meets Tomorrow: Ukraine’s generational bridge of resilience
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On the sand, an almost 16-year age gap can feel like a lifetime. It represents different eras of the game, contrasting physical peaks, and entirely separate generations of life experience. But for Ukraine’s Valentyna Davidova and Anhelina Khmil, that massive divide isn't a barrier - it is their greatest superpower. |
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Ukraine and Italy off to the CEV Beach Nations Cup Final
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The semi-final stage of the 2026 CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Finals in Budapest concluded with two distinct matchups, determining the nations that will compete for the trophy on Sunday. Ukraine secured the first spot in the final with a clinical 2-0 overall series victory against Slovenia, winning both matches in straight sets. |
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From the sand to the Budapest sidelines: Paolo Nicolai’s New Chapter
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Ten years ago, Italy’s Paolo Nicolai was defined by the sand beneath his feet and the sheer physics of his presence at the net. His towering blocks and relentless spikes propelled Italy to a historic silver medal together with Daniele Lupo at the Rio 2016 Olympics, cementing his legacy as one of the most dominant forces the sport had ever seen. |
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Golden Set Action: Latvia and Italy battle through to the Nations Cup Semi-Finals
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The intensity soared in the quarter-finals of the CEV Beach Volleyball Nations Cup (16-19 July, Budapest, Hungary) as both Latvia and Italy survived grueling, high-stakes Golden Sets to book their tickets to the final four. Following a format where the countries trade matches, a 1-1 deadlock meant coaches had to think fast on their feet, pairing together newly synthesized duos... |
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| 7/17/2026 |
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The Budapest boost: How Hajós and Niemeier are turning home-court pressure into pure fuel
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The trucks, the grandstands, and the sudden, deep sand patches have completely transformed the quiet pathways of Városliget. Right in the heart of Budapest’s City Park, the CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final has come alive, and with it, the undeniable, heavy hum of home-crowd expectation. For the local fans gathering under the summer sun, they wanted a fight. |
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Knockout brackets take shape after surprises as pool phase concludes in Budapest
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The CEV Beach Volleyball Nations Cup Final in Budapest reached a boiling point on Day 2, as pristine summer weather and an enthusiastic crowd at Városliget set the stage for high-stakes, elite beach volleyball. The morning session saw the conclusion of the women's pool phase, with the respective group winners triumphantly securing direct passage to the semifinal stage... |
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Living with the Gold Target: How Latvia’s Queens found peace at the summit
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There is a distinct kind of gravity that follows a World Champion onto the sand. It’s the invisible weight of a gold target pinned squarely to your back. When you are Tina Graudina and Anastasija Samoilova, you don’t just enter a tournament like the Beach Volley Nations Cup; you redefine it. Every opponent they face isn’t just playing a match - they are playing the match of their year... |
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From Rio Inspiration to sand teammates: inside the Brouwer-Boermans shift
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The end of a decade-long partnership in professional beach volleyball is always a seismic shift. For Alexander Brouwer, spending 14 seasons alongside Robert Meeuwsen yielded Olympic bronze, a World Championship title, and a deeply ingrained rhythm. But elite sport rarely stands still. Enter Stefan Boermans - a 2.04-meter force at the net who represents both the future of... |
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Teams from five countries to compete for #EuroBeachVolleyU20 berths in Cesis
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Two teams each from Lithuania, Poland, and Estonia, as well as one duo each from Latvia and Ukraine have reached the semi-finals at the EEVZA #EuroBeachVolleyU20 first-round qualification tournament being held in the Latvian city of Cesis. The decisive matches for a spot in the 2026 edition of #EuroBeachVolleyU20 and the tournament title will take place on Friday. |
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| 7/16/2026 |
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Santo Domingo 2026 Beach Volleyball Venue Enters Final Stage of Preparation
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 16, 2026. – The beach volleyball venue for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 has entered its final stage of preparation following an inspection visit to the Malecón Deportivo, where the competition will take place from July 25 to 31. Officials confirmed the venue is 92 percent complete... |
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New York Nitro’s Season Comes Home. Brasher/Cruz Meet Humana-Paredes/Wilkerson on CBS
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Central Park is where the season comes home for one team and where the marquee women’s matchup of the year takes place for two others. New York Nitro closes its 2026 AVP League regular season at home in Wollman Rink on July 18-19, with both pairs at 1-5 and the math saying their playoff hopes can end here. Austin Aces’ Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz face Palm Beach Passion’s... |
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Drama and high stakes in Budapest as the 2026 CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final kicks off
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The wait is officially over. The crown jewel of European beach volleyball’s national team competition has arrived in the spectacular setting of Városliget (City Park) in Budapest, Hungary. Right under the shadow of the historic Heroes’ Square, the 8 qualified national federations per gender took to the sand today for the highly anticipated opening day of the 2026 CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final. |
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The Mentor and the Prodigy: How Plavinš and Fokerots defy time on the sand
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When Latvia’s Martins Plavinš and Kristians Fokerots stood on top of the podium at the CEV EuroBeachVolley 2024, they didn't just win a trophy - they rewrote the beach volleyball textbook. Plavinš, a London 2012 Olympic bronze medalist, is 41 years old. His partner, Fokerots, is just 21. It is a partnership separated by two decades, yet completely united on the sand. |
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Between two flags: Orsi Toth’s homecoming and Gottardi’s fire ignite Budapest
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For most athletes, arriving at a major continental final is business as usual - a cycle of airport terminals, hotel lobbies, and unfamiliar sand. But for Italy’s Reka Orsi Toth, landing in Budapest for the CEV Beach Nations Cup Finals felt less like stepping onto a battlefield and more like walking into her own living room. |
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Rising Beach Volleyball stars from across EEVZA region seek qualification for #EuroBeachVolleyU20
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Sixteen teams from eight countries in both the men’s and women’s competition are contesting the Eastern European Volleyball Zonal Association (EEVZA) zonal qualifier in Cesis – where two spots per gender are at stake to compete in this year’s #EuroBeachVolleyU20 scheduled to take place in Italy in September. Young athletes from Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, and hosts Latvia have enjoyed... |
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| 7/15/2026 |
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Budapest ready for sandy showdown: Drawing of Lots finalises pools for #BeachNationsCup Final
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The stage is officially set for an unforgettable showcase of elite beach volleyball in the heart of the Hungarian capital! On the eve of the tournament, the Drawing of Lots (DoL) for the highly anticipated CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final 2026 has concluded, mapping out the route to continental glory for Europe's top national teams. |
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| 7/14/2026 |
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Europe's Best set to arrive in Budapest: CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final gets underway on Thursday in Városliget
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Just two days remain until Europe's top beach volleyball players take over the heart of Budapest. Organised by the Hungarian Volleyball Federation, the CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final 2026 will take place from 16 to 19 July in Budapest's iconic Városliget, hosting Europe's second most prestigious beach volleyball event. |
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Tournament |
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Purse |
| Jul 22-26, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Challenge Shangluo, China |
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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 |
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US$5,000 |
| Jul 23-26, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Laginha Beach, Cape Verde |
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US$5,000 |
| Jul 25-26, 2026 |
AVP League |
AVP League Week 7 - East Hampton, New York |
M&W |
TBD |
| Jul 29-Aug 2, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite16 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
M |
US$200,000 |
| Jul 29-Aug 2, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite16 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
W |
US$200,000 |
| Jul 30-Aug 2, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Qidong, China |
M |
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| Jul 30-Aug 2, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Qidong, China |
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| Aug 5-9, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite16 Hamburg, Germany |
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US$200,000 |
| Aug 5-9, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite16 Hamburg, Germany |
W |
US$200,000 |
| Aug 6-9, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Pingtan, China |
M |
US$5,000 |
| Aug 6-9, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Pingtan, China |
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US$5,000 |
| Aug 7-8, 2026 |
AVP League |
AVP League Week 8 - Dallas, Texas |
M&W |
TBD |
| Aug 12-16, 2026 |
CEV |
CEV EuroBeachVolley 2026, Stare Jablonki, Poland |
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TBD |
| Aug 12-16, 2026 |
CEV |
CEV EuroBeachVolley 2026, Stare Jablonki, Poland |
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TBD |
| Aug 13-16, 2026 |
AVP |
AVP Heritage Manhattan Beach Open, California |
M&W |
$300,000 |
| Aug 13-16, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Busan, Korea |
W |
US$5,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Bujumbura, Burundi |
M |
US$5,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Bujumbura, Burundi |
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US$5,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite Montréal, Canada |
M |
US$200,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite Montréal, Canada |
W |
US$200,000 |
| Aug 19-22, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Tallinn, Estonia |
M |
€ 7,500 |
| Aug 19-22, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Tallinn, Estonia |
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€ 7,500 |
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