2 Events, 1 Incredible Week of Beach Volleyball!
Experience the Thrill of
beach volleyball as the world's best players hit the beach
The World’s Best Players Return to the United States For The First Time Since 2018 To Compete In Volleyball World’s Beach Pro Tour Elite 16
US Olympians Phil Dalhausser, Taylor Crabb, Kelly Cheng, and Kristen Nuss to Lead Star-Studded 4-Man Teams Competing in the Third-Annual Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational
Beach Volleyball’s global homecoming is coming to Newport Beach, October 7-12, as International and American beach volleyball superstars, Olympians, and legends of the game battle for the world’s largest single-week prize purse of $550,000.
The program includes Sunday’s $250,000 Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational. US Olympians Phil Dalhausser, Taylor Crabb, Kelly Cheng, and Kristen Nuss are among those leading four-man teams in the most grueling single-day bracket on the planet. This follows the prestigious Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite 16, a five-day competition taking place October 7-11, with a $300,000 total payout for both genders.
Eagle Four Partners and USA Volleyball have teamed up for the first time in history with Volleyball World and the FIVB to bring home the most exclusive beach volleyball event of the year. With Los Angeles hosting the Olympic Games in 2028, the sport’s governing bodies aren’t waiting to showcase beach volleyball’s best in the sport’s birthplace. It’s the first time an elite-level international tour event has been in the U.S. since 2018, reflecting a shared commitment to elevate attention and build excitement about the sport.
“This is beach volleyball’s equivalent of a ‘major’ in tennis or golf. Just as all eyes turn to Wimbledon or The U.S. Open, this combined beach volleyball homecoming will be historic,” said Kevin Martin of Eagle Four Partners and event co-founder. “The world’s top 16 women’s and men’s pairs will have a new champion crowned on Saturday, but it will be the fusion of international and domestic stars that will captivate crowds on Sunday.”
“Newport Beach isn’t just hosting a tournament; it’s launching USA Volleyball’s road to the LA28 Olympic Games,” said John Speraw, president and CEO of USA Volleyball. “This is the first of many world-class events we plan to bring to Southern California as we build excitement and momentum for 2028. With Olympians and legends sharing the sand, fans will experience the past, present, and future of beach volleyball all in one unforgettable week.”
“If you’re a fan of the game, the Newport Beach pier is going to be rocking all week as spectators feast on the best beach volleyball event anywhere in the world in 2025,” said Steve Obradovich, AVP Hall of Famer and co-founder of the Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational. “We’re fired up to have Phil Dalhausser and Taylor Crabb leading two of the men’s teams and Kelly Cheng and Kristen Nuss leading two of the women’s teams in the Invitational. They’ll earn their share of $250,000 trying to survive the toughest single-day volleyball competition on the planet.”
ABOUT NEWPORT BEACH VOLLEYBALL INVITATIONAL
Founded in 2023 by Eagle Four Partners in conjunction with Steve Obradovich, The Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational features men’s and women’s four-man teams competing on a single day for $250,000 in prize money. The event is a celebration of beach volleyball and the City of Newport Beach. The city’s famed Pier, along with its bars and restaurants come alive to host fans from around the country and the world. For more information visit https://www.nbvolleyball.com/.
ABOUT VOLLEYBALL WORLD
Volleyball World is a commercial joint venture between the FIVB and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, created to drive innovation, digital transformation, and growth across the sport of volleyball globally. With a mission to modernize the game and expand its fanbase, Volleyball World oversees media, events, and fan engagement for all major international competitions.
ABOUT USA VOLLEYBALL
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a nonprofit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball in the United States. This includes the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach ParaVolley. With more than 480,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and official certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in this lifetime sport where all can participate. USA Volleyball is dedicated to fostering excellence and inclusivity, aiming to inspire athletes at every level and in the lead-up to the Los Angeles 2028 Games. For more information, visit www.usavolleyball.org and follow @usavolleyball on Instagram.
Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite 16 Newport Beach hosted by:
Kevin Martin, Eagle Four Partners - Owners of Balboa Bay Club, VEA Newport Beach, Pendry Newport Beach, and Paséa Hotel & Spa of Huntington Beach.
USA Volleyball
Volleyball World
Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational hosted by:
Steve Obradovich, AVP Hall of Fame
Kevin Martin, Eagle Four Partners - Owners of Balboa Bay Club, VEA Newport Beach, Pendry Newport Beach, and Paséa Hotel & Spa of Huntington Beach.
Mario Marovic, Lounge Group - Operators of Blackie's Bar, Dory Deli, Super Panga, Stag Bar, Muldoon's Irish Pub, Malarky's Irish Pub, and other Orange County restaurants and bars.
BENEFITING:

Since its inception in 1971, Orange County Youth Sports Foundation is dedicated to providing funding to at risk youth to participate in sports activities that they otherwise would not be able to attend. CYSF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit comprised of OC business and education professionals devoted to improving young lives through athletics and education
THEIR MISSION:
OCYSF funds opportunities for disadvantaged or at risk youth in Orange County through sports programs and activities that promote the development of positive traits such as leadership, discipline, responsibility and character.

2025 event
schedule
10/7 to 10/11
Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite 16 Newport Beach
10/12
Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational