Anticipation is building as the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships prepares for its official tournament draw on Thursday, October 10. Held in Adelaide, Australia, this draw will define the pool-stage matchups for the 96 qualified teams—comprised of 48 men’s and 48 women’s pairs.
Slated to run from November 14 to 23, this marks the 15th edition of the championship and notably, the first time the event will take place in Australia. It also represents the largest event ever organized under the auspices of the Asian Volleyball Confederation.
Competition Format
The tournament follows traditional FIVB structure with the following features:
- 12 round-robin pools each for men’s and women’s divisions
- Pool stage advancing rules include:
- Top two teams from each pool advance directly to the Round of 32
- Four best third-placed teams per division also move ahead automatically
- Remaining eight third-placed teams compete in a “lucky loser” round for four final knockout spots
Global Reach and Coverage
The competition will see 216 total matches—equally split between men’s and women’s divisions—across ten days. Athletes from all six continents are participating, making this a truly global showcase of elite beach volleyball talent.
The live tournament draw will stream on the Beach Volleyball World YouTube channel starting at 11:00 a.m. local Adelaide time (00:30 UTC), offering fans a preview of the key matchups and potential championship paths for their favorite teams.
For more information and the latest updates, visit the official tournament page on the FIVB website: 2025 Beach World Championships Draw.
