FIVB Beach Volleyball World 2025

The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships 2025 is the premier global event for beach volleyball (men’s and women’s), held biennially since 1997 by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball—previously six unofficial editions were held (1987–1996) before official recognition began. The format will follow a pool stage (12 pools of 4), lucky‑loser matches, and a single-elimination bracket—216 matches per gender.

🏖️ Overview & Significance

• Location & Dates.
• It marks the first-ever time the event is hosted in Australia, the Oceania region, and on Asian Volleyball Confederation territory.
• Teams & Format
• The tournament will feature 48 men's teams and 48 women's teams. It kicks off with a pool phase (12 pools of 4 teams), followed by knockout rounds, including “lucky loser” play-ins before elimination rounds.
• Expect a total of 216 matches—108 per gender—over the 10-day event.
• Prize Money
• Prize purse is set at USD 500,000 per gender.

📍 Venue & Host City

• Venue Layout
• Competitions will span across three nearby venues on Adelaide’s northern riverbank:
• The Drive (main venue, Centre Court with grandstand seating ~4,200)
• Pinky Flat
• Torrens Parade Ground
• Every venue is within ~600 m of each other.
• Approximately 1,000 cubic meters of sand will be imported to create beach courts.
• City Experience
• Adelaide is described as vibrant, accessible, and well-prepared as a sporting event hub—with good transport, nearby hotels, and dining options—all within walking proximity .

🌟 Participation & Atmosphere

• Participants
• Over 190–192 top players representing around 50 nations are expected.
• Cultural & Sport Impact
• Organizers are keen to recreate a festival-like vibe along the riverbank, drawing inspiration from the Eiffel Tower venue in Paris.

🔎 Why It Matters

• A historic first for the region—highlighting Australia's growing role in beach volleyball, especially as a precursor to Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
• Substantial economic benefits expected, with estimates in the tens of millions (AUD/USD), plus a surge in community interest.
• Spurs infrastructure projects in Adelaide, including potential facility upgrades for lasting local impact