The 2025 AVP Huntington Beach Open, scheduled for May 10–11, serves as the final opportunity for professional beach volleyball teams to secure a coveted spot in the AVP League season. As a premier event in the AVP tour calendar, this tournament not only offers full AVP ranking points but is also one of just two remaining qualifiers for entry into the league.
Held in the historically rich volleyball setting of Huntington Beach, the Open features a 16-team single-elimination format. It's the closing event in a three-stop series that determines the top eight league teams. Only a team's best two finishes count toward qualification, and one of those must be earned at Huntington.
Key Tournament Highlights
- Winning the event guarantees league entry, regardless of earlier results.
- Leading the men’s standings are Seain Cook and Brian Miller, coming off consecutive second-place finishes.
- For the women, Savannah Simo and Abby Van Winkle already secured a main-draw berth.
- Teams like Jaden Whitmarsh and Devon Newberry, though tied near the top, must play through both the qualifier and main bracket.
Tiebreaker Scenarios
In case of tied league points, qualification will be decided through the following hierarchy:
- Final placement in the Huntington Beach event.
- Set and point ratio comparisons.
- If still unresolved, a one-set tiebreaker to 15 points.
Several teams sit just outside the qualification line, making even a semifinal finish potentially decisive for some, while others require an event victory to advance. With everything on the line and competition tighter than ever, the tournament promises drama from start to finish.
Fans can watch live on BallyLIVE. Most courts are freely accessible, but Stadium Court requires a ticket.
For full event details, visit the official AVP site.
