Nuvali, Philippines, is once again in the global spotlight as it prepares to host the final Challenge event of the 2025 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. Scheduled for October 15 to 19, the event will be held at Ayala Land's sand courts, drawing elite beach volleyball talent from around the world.
This marks Nuvali’s third consecutive year hosting a Beach Pro Tour Challenge, reflecting its growing stature in international beach volleyball. Unlike this year’s earlier Futures event in the same city, the Challenge event features higher-level competition and more valuable ranking points for participating teams.
Event Highlights
- 64 total teams: 32 men’s and 32 women’s duos will compete in the main draw.
- Qualifying rounds begin on Wednesday, followed by pool play through Friday.
- Saturday and Sunday will feature knockout rounds, semifinals, and medal matches.
Notable Participants
The men’s competition includes nine Olympic veterans, such as Spain’s Adrián Gavira, along with experienced players from Austria and Italy. In the women’s bracket, Australia’s Taliqua Clancy, a silver medalist from Tokyo 2020, leads a group of three Olympians eyeing the podium.
Significance of the Event
This is the final stop of the 2025 Challenge tier in the Beach Pro Tour. With crucial ranking points up for grabs, teams are eager to end their season on a high note and gain momentum heading into 2026. Once again, Nuvali affirms its place as a premier destination for international beach volleyball in Southeast Asia.
For more details, visit the official event page on Volleyball World.