The 2026 Beach Pro Tour is set to begin on February 5 with a Futures tournament in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand—marking the fourth consecutive year this Pacific destination hosts the season opener. The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) has released details of the first 29 Futures events, showcasing a truly global schedule across five continents.
Early Season Highlights
The tour launches with a strong presence in Asia and Oceania. After New Zealand, the competition heads to several vibrant beach volleyball hubs in the region:
- China (Sanya, Haikou, Wuhan, Pingtan, Qidong)
- Australia (Coolangatta)
- Cook Islands (Rarotonga)
- French Polynesia (Tahiti)
- Thailand (Songkhla)
- South Korea (Busan)
European Expansion
European events begin in Madrid, Spain, in May with gender-specific tournaments. The tour then continues through multiple picturesque and urban locales across the continent:
- Cervia (Italy)
- Sveti Vlas (Bulgaria)
- Krakow, Karpacz, Rzeszow (Poland)
- Jurmala (Latvia)
- Spiez, Geneva (Switzerland)
- Ios (Greece)
- Balikesir (Türkiye)
- Bridlington (England)
- Messina (Italy)
Growing Presence in Africa
Africa’s volleyball ambitions are strongly represented with events set for:
- Laginha Beach, Cape Verde (July)
- Bujumbura, Burundi (August)
Future Opportunities
The currently announced events are just the beginning. According to the FIVB, additional competitions may be added, creating more opportunities for both emerging athletes and fans to engage with the sport throughout the season. Futures tournaments are a key developmental tier of the tour, giving players critical chances to gain exposure, collect ranking points, and ascend the beach volleyball circuit.
To explore the full schedule and stay updated, visit the official FIVB site here.
