The Beach Volleyball World Pro Tour heads to Mexico's western coast with the Nayarit Challenge starting at Varadero Beach in the Nuevo Vallarta resort. As the third Challenge event of the season, it begins with the men’s qualifiers on Wednesday, March 25. Following the recent Tlaxcala Challenge, the event continues to highlight the vibrant spirit of international beach volleyball competitions.

The Nayarit Challenge main draw starts on Thursday, featuring elite international athletes, including several Olympians. Among the notable entries are Samuele Cottafava and Gianluca Dal Corso from Italy, making their first Beach Pro Tour appearance this season. Austrian veteran Alexander Horst, a past FIVB World Championship silver medalist, joins a lineup of other acclaimed athletes from around the globe.

Tournament Structure

The tournament structure features a 32-team main draw, with modified pool play leading to single-elimination playoffs. Main draw matches span the weekend, concluding with medal matches to determine the champions. Fans can stream the exciting action live from Mexico on the Beach Volleyball World YouTube channel.

This event holds a prominent place in the global beach volleyball schedule, with athletes keen to secure victories on Varadero Beach’s sands and gain momentum for the ongoing Beach Pro Tour season.

For more details, visit the official Beach Volleyball World website.