The 2026 AVP League season is set to light up the beach volleyball scene with its opening event in Belmar, New Jersey, from May 30-31. This season kicks off with four vibrant teams: LA Launch, New York Nitro, San Diego Smash, and Brooklyn Blaze, competing fiercely in this much-anticipated event. Fans can look forward to thrilling matchups, particularly with two city rivalries and a notable face-off between the only teams to have ever won AVP League titles—San Diego Smash and Brooklyn Blaze.

Expect some intense rivalries to unfold. A California showdown will see LA Launch clash with San Diego Smash, reigniting their longstanding competitions from past seasons. Concurrently, the East Coast will witness New York Nitro battling against Brooklyn Blaze on two consecutive weekends.

Belmar is set to be the stage for the debut of the official 2026 AVP League rosters, marking the end of the Heritage partnerships. With several new and dynamic partnerships ready to compete, fans are in for fresh strategies that may redefine the competitive landscape this season. Notable players Geena Urango, Chase Budinger, and Miles Evans return from the 2024 Championship squad, San Diego Smash, now joined by Megan Rice, adding extra challenge to their rivals.

Extensive coverage of these matches will be available through live broadcasts on CW and CBS. Additionally, matches will be streamable on the AVP YouTube Channel, ensuring fans don’t miss any action.

As preparations heighten for the sand to heat up in Belmar, the 2026 AVP League guarantees a season teeming with high stakes and dramatic volleyball showdowns, making this opener an essential watch for beach volleyball fans.

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