AVP 2026: Team Lineups and Event Matchups Announced

The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) has unveiled the team lineups and matchups for the 2026 AVP Beach Volleyball season. With a roster of eight teams, the events will take place from May through August.

Teams

Participating teams include:

  • LA Launch
  • New York Nitro
  • San Diego Smash
  • Brooklyn Blaze
  • Palm Beach Passion
  • Miami Mayhem
  • Austin Aces
  • Dallas Dream

Each team will be competing in four of the eight regular-season events.

Event Highlights

The action kicks off in Belmar, NJ, on May 30-31, featuring thrilling matches such as LA Launch versus New York Nitro and San Diego Smash against Brooklyn Blaze. The season continues with events in prime locations like Aspen, CO; Miami, FL; and Las Vegas, NV, where fans can watch top players such as Melissa Humana-Paredes, Phil Dalhausser, and Taylor Crabb.

Season Finale

The season concludes in Dallas, TX, on August 7-8, promising an exciting end to the summer filled with high-quality beach volleyball. Tickets are available for purchase, and AVP Gold and Silver members can enjoy a 10% discount. Fans should anticipate intense matches and emerging volleyball stars throughout the season.

For more details, visit the AVP official website.