The 2026 AVP League Championship is set to light up Chicago's Oak Street Beach over Labor Day weekend. It promises to be an electrifying beach volleyball tournament. This year's championship brings together twelve intensely competitive teams, all striving for the top honors in a thrilling single-elimination face-off.
The tournament begins with four quarterfinal matches on Saturday morning, leading into the semifinals and culminating with the finals on Sunday afternoon. The top two seeds in each division, such as the Miami Mayhem and Palm Beach Passion in the men's category, and Palm Beach Passion and Austin Aces in the women's category, have secured byes into the semifinals due to their exemplary performances during the regular season.
Saturday's events kick off with the Brooklyn Blaze competing against the Dallas Dream in the women's quarterfinals, followed by an exciting men's matchup between New York Nitro and Austin Aces. Other matches include Miami Mayhem versus San Diego Smash in the women's division and a California showdown between San Diego Smash and LA Launch in the men's division.
As the tournament proceeds, expectations are high with stakes soaring, continuously delivering top-tier beach volleyball action. Fans can anticipate a weekend packed with exhilarating matches as AVP League's best showcase their skills on the renowned beaches of Oak Street.
For the complete schedule and updates, visit the official website.