The 2025 Beach Pro Tour Elite16 arrives in Joao Pessoa, Brazil this week, promising a thrilling showdown among the world’s top men’s beach volleyball teams. The competition kicks off on Wednesday with qualification rounds, leading into the main draw pool play as teams vie for crucial mid-season points and momentum.
Joao Pessoa is the eighth of 12 stops on the Elite16 calendar and marks Brazil’s third time hosting an event this season. With eight out of the top ten teams competing, fans can expect world-class matchups and electrifying performances.
Top Contenders and Notable Teams
- Anders Mol and Christian Sorum of Norway, the reigning European champions and Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalists, currently top the world rankings and headline Pool A. They aim to defend their Joao Pessoa title after wins in Montreal and Hamburg.
- Sweden's David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig, Olympic champions and winners of the 2023 Joao Pessoa tournament, headline Pool D and look to reestablish dominance despite recent inconsistent results.
- Argentina’s Capogrosso brothers—Nicolas and Tomas—are seeking a breakout performance.
- Sweden’s Jacob Holting Nilsson and Elmer Andersson enter with strong momentum.
- Poland’s Michal Bryl and Bartosz Losiak bring high-level experience and skill to the competition.
- The Netherlands’ two entries include second seeds Stefan Boermans and Yorick de Groot and the duo Steven van de Velde and Alexander Brouwer, who look to make their first podium as a team.
- The host nation is represented by Evandro Oliveira and Arthur Mariano Lanci, currently ninth in the world and aiming to shine on home soil in Pool E.
Tournament Format
Twenty-four teams will be split into six pools. The top three teams from each pool advance to the knockout stage. The competition culminates in medal matches on Sunday, wrapping up what is expected to be a defining moment in the 2025 season.
Why Joao Pessoa Matters
Known for high-stakes action and elite-level play, Joao Pessoa remains a pivotal venue on the tour. With exceptional talent and competitive formats, fans and teams alike anticipate this tournament to be one of the season’s highlights.
For more details, visit the official event page on Volleyball World.
