FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships 2025 is set to unfold from from 14 to 23 November in Adelaide, Australia even as fans cannot wait for the
With the tournament set to unfold from 14 to 23 November in Adelaide, fans are in for ten days of electric action featuring the sport’s brightest stars, fierce rivalries, and passionate home support. For the first time in history, Australia plays host to this prestigious global event- and all signs point to a spectacular debut.
Beach Volleyball World Championships 2025: Olympians To Watch For
Beach Volleyball World Championships 2025 opens with a blockbuster lineup, headlined by the Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallists, Anders Mol and Christian Sørum of Norway. The dominant duo will face Uruguay’s Hans Hannibal and Nicolás Llambías Carvalho in one of the event’s opening matches, setting the tone for a high-stakes competition.
Meanwhile, Sweden’s golden pair from Paris 2024, David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig, are set for a thrilling clash against the home favourites, Paul Burnett and Thomas Hodges, in what promises to be a raucous, crowd-pumping atmosphere on Centre Court.
On the women’s side, Brazil’s Olympic gold medallists Ana Patricia Silva Ramos and Eduarda ‘Duda’ Santos Lisboa will kick off their campaign against Australia’s own Tara Phillips and Kayla Mears- a dream debut for the Aussie pair and a true test of nerves and skill.
Home Turf, Global Stage
Beach Volleyball World Championships 2025 features 40 nations and a record nine Australian teams, showcasing the depth of local talent and growing strength of beach volleyball Down Under. To celebrate this, organisers have scheduled a “Green and Gold Super Session” on opening night- a back-to-back series of matches starring Australian players designed to ignite the local crowd and energise the competition from day one.
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A Champion’s Welcome
Event ambassador and Olympic legend Natalie Cook, who won gold at Sydney 2000 and competed at five Olympic Games, officially unveiled the match schedule of Beach Volleyball World Championships 2025.
, brimming with pride that her home country is hosting the sport’s premier event.
“Adelaide is ready to shine on the global stage,” Cook said. “From the first serve to championship point, fans will experience world-class competition in a uniquely Australian setting. There’s nothing like the energy of a home crowd, and I can’t wait to see our athletes thrive in it.”
Cook, a Queenslander, also expressed excitement at the build-up to Brisbane 2032, with the World Championships serving as a major milestone in Australia’s road to Olympic glory.
Beach Volleyball World Championships 2025: Key Dates
Here is the general phase schedule for the event:
| Phase | Dates | Details |
| Opening Day & Super Session | Friday, November 14, 2025 | The tournament kicks off, featuring the Green & Gold Super Session with Australian teams in action. |
| Pool Play Phase | Friday, November 14 – Monday, November 17, 2025 | Teams compete in the initial round-robin group stage. |
| Elimination Phase (Round of 32 onwards) | Tuesday, November 18 – Friday, November 21, 2025 | The knockout rounds begin. |
| Semi-Finals | Saturday, November 22, 2025 | The final four teams in both the men’s and women’s tournaments compete for a spot in the final. |
| Finals | Sunday, November 23, 2025 | The gold and bronze medal matches for both the men’s and women’s World Championships. |
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