Ukraine and France emerged victorious at the 2025 CEV Beach Volleyball European Cup Finals, a prestigious club-level competition hosted in Heraklion, Greece. The event marked a significant milestone for both nations, capturing their first-ever titles in this tournament.
Women’s Tournament Highlights
The women’s final saw Ukraine’s Sunrise Beach Sports Academy Kyiv deliver a commanding performance, securing the country's first European Cup title by sweeping Hungary’s EDRA Tata.
The bronze medal match was a close contest, with Lithuania’s KBC Oxyklinika Klaipeda narrowly defeating Spain’s Majadahonda to claim third place. These finishes were historic for both the Hungarian and Lithuanian clubs, marking their inaugural appearances on the European podium.
Men’s Tournament Highlights
France celebrated its first European Cup title in men's beach volleyball, thanks to a thrilling victory by Re Beach Club Le Bois-Plage-en-Re. The French side triumphed over the Netherlands’ ZVH Zevenhuizen in a gold medal match that ended in a gripping golden set, 16-14.
For the bronze, Beachclub Strahov Prague from Czechia edged out Ukraine’s Sunrise Kyiv in another intense showdown that went the full distance.
Growth and Evolution of the Tournament
Now in its third year, the European Cup has rapidly established itself as a critical platform for club-level beach volleyball.
Notable aspects of the 2025 edition include:
- First-time podium finishes by clubs from Hungary, Lithuania, Czechia, and the Netherlands.
- An elevated level of competition, diversifying the European club scene.
- The implementation of a multi-match format, adding layers of strategic complexity.
These developments reflect both the increasing popularity and professionalism of beach volleyball across Europe and the tournament's expanding influence.
For detailed match results and final standings, visit the official report from the FIVB website.
