News overview

Vienna to host EuroBeachVolley 2021! 2020-12-10 15:07:00 | lkaiser

Luxembourg/Vienna, Austria, December 14, 2020. The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships 2017 and the Major tournaments held on the Danube Island are somewhat legendary. After the pandemic-related break this year, Vienna will be celebrating a sensational comeback in 2021 - with an absolute highlight, the next edition of CEV EuroBeachVolley.

Andre and George Keep Rolling as Brazilian Tour Restarts2020-09-28 20:27:00 | @grtorres

The young team started the country’s 2020-2021 national season on top

Beach Shorts2020-09-24 18:33:00 | @grtorres

The week in the sands of the world

Joana and Anouk Secure Continental Title2020-09-21 00:26:00 | @grtorres

The Swiss have placed their country at the top of the European Championships podium for the first time since 2004

Vikings Three-Peat European Champs2020-09-20 23:35:00 | @grtorres

Mol and Sørum became just the third team to win three straight editions of the tournament

Restart Gold for Rebecca & Ana at Brazilian Tour2020-09-20 20:29:00 | @grtorres

The future Olympians have prevailed in an intense duel with Agatha and Duda to take gold

Beach Shorts2020-09-18 05:00:00 | @grtorres

The week in the sands of the world

Makroguzova Wins Partner Duel to Take Russian Cup2020-09-14 19:19:00 | @grtorres

In the men’s final, Semenov and Leshukov upset the reigning world champions

First World Tour Gold for Estonians and Italians2020-09-13 19:10:00 | @grtorres

Nōlvak/Tiisaar and Bianchin/Scampoli won the inaugural event in Lithuania

Agatha and Duda Queens of the Court2020-09-13 00:04:00 | @grtorres

Swiss Marco Krattiger and Florian Breer were the winners among the men

Beach Shorts2020-09-10 23:45:00 | @grtorres

The week in the sands of the world

Stoyanovskiy and Krasilnikov back-to-back Russian champs2020-09-07 07:17:00 | @grtorres

The reigning world champions remained at the top in their country after their victory at the Russian Championships

Laboureur and Ittlinger Celebrate German Title2020-09-07 06:41:00 | @grtorres

The team prevailed at the German Championships this weekend

Beach Shorts2020-09-04 02:30:00 | @grtorres

The week in the sands of the world

Veterans and Twins are Austrian National Champions2020-08-30 23:07:00 | @gtorres

Doppler/Horst and the Strauss sisters Nadine and Teresa got to celebrate in Baden

Keizer and Meppelink Victorious on Dutch Tour2020-08-30 21:19:00 | @grtorres

After four setbacks, the 2018 European champions finally came out on top

Maki and Bara Claim Czech Title2020-08-30 20:40:00 | @grtorres

The international stars emerged victorious at the Czech Championships in Opava

Young Swedes Claim First World Tour Title 2020-08-29 22:27:00 | @grtorres

Hellvig and Ahman, the reigning Youth Olympic champions, triumphed at the one-star tournament in Montpellier

The 5 Trademark Moves of Beach Volleyball2020-08-27 21:43:00 | @grtorres

If you ever attended an event, you probably witnessed one of these cool things

The five coolest nicknames in beach volleyball2020-08-27 21:33:00 | @grtorres

Do you know who the Smiling Assassin, the Mammoth, Six Feet of Sunshine, the Lion King and the Flying Squirrel are?

Seidl/Waller and Straussis champions in Austria2020-08-27 21:14:00 | @grtorres

The Austrians were among the winners of this weekend’s tournaments around Europe

Seidl and Waller keep Austria on top in Baden2020-08-23 09:50:00 | @grtorres

Their victory was the third from a home team in three years of World Tour events at the city

How the 2020 Vienna Major Would Have Been - Men2020-08-13 10:50:00 | @grtorres

To ease the pain of not having our favorite tournament this season, we decided to guess how it would have played out

How the 2020 Vienna Major Would Have Been - Women2020-08-12 06:30:00 | @grtorres

To ease the pain of not having our favorite tournament this season, we decided to guess how it would have played out

UPDATE Beach Volleyball Major Series 20202020-03-25 11:15:00 | BeachMajorSeries

OPEN LETTER from the founder of the Beach Major Series

Jörg Wutzl ends career 2019-11-13 12:32:00 | @abischoff

After Jörg Wutzl had to sit out the entire 2019 season due to injury, he has now decided to end his career.

Beach Major Series 2020 calendar revealed2019-10-10 12:58:00 | gtorres

The Beach Volleyball Major Series is set to return to its sixth season in 2020 as next year’s calendar is revealed.

Back-to-back Vienna Major gold for Vikings2019-08-04 20:19:00 | @barringer_a

Norway’s Anders Mol and Christian Sørum win… again!

Alison and Álvaro happy to continue climbing the ladder2019-08-04 20:14:00 | @grtorres

The Vienna Major silver was another step forward of the Brazilian partnership

The Mammoth is back!2019-08-04 14:26:00 | @grtorres

After almost three years, Alison returns to a Beach Major Series gold medal match

Fairytale gold for Mel & Sarah2019-08-04 14:01:00 | @barringer_a

Another title for the World Champs!

Vienna silver pushes Brazilians forward2019-08-04 13:37:00 | @grtorres

Carol and Maria Antonelli are still trailing in the Olympic race, but they made good progress in the last month

Golden hat-trick for Melissa and Sarah2019-08-04 12:36:00 | @barringer_a

World Champs confirm status as best of the beach

Vienna bronze puts Agatha and Duda closer to Tokyo2019-08-03 19:40:00 | @grtorres

With the third-place finish at the Danube Island they took the lead in the Brazilian Olympic qualification process

Polish looking forward to Vienna Major final rematch2019-08-03 15:40:00 | @grtorres

Bryl and Fijalek to meet Mol and Sørum, their opponents on last year’s gold medal match

World Champions reach another final2019-08-03 14:31:00 | @barringer_a

Melissa and Sarah turn on the style in Vienna

Back-to-back Major finals for Carol and Maria2019-08-03 13:26:00 | @grtorres

After taking silver in Gstaad, the Brazilians are back in contention for the gold in Vienna

Alison and Alvaro oust the World Champs!2019-08-03 11:58:00 | @barringer_a

Reigning Olympic champ turns up the heat to reach the semi-finals!Reigning Olympic champ turns up the heat to reach the semi-finals!Reigning Olympic champ turns up the heat to reach the semi-finals!

Time for the men’s quarters!2019-08-02 20:52:00 | @barringer_a

Saturday show down for the men on the Danube Island

Phil and Nick figured it out2019-08-02 19:26:00 | @grtorres

After losing to Brouwer and Meeuwsen in their last three tournaments, the Americans turned the tables on the Dutch to make it to the Vienna Major quarter-finals

World Champs through to Vienna semis2019-08-02 16:35:00 | @barringer_a

Melissa and Sarah crush Swiss dreams to set-up Agatha/Duda clash

All-Brazilian semi-final set in Vienna2019-08-02 15:46:00 | @grtorres

Talita/Taiana and Carol/Maria Antonelli set to clash at the Danube Island

The men set for the Last 162019-08-02 14:06:00 | @barringer_a

Busy morning at Vienna Major sees big guns progress

Vienna Major’s women’s quarter-finals set2019-08-02 11:34:00 | @grtorres

Teams from Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland and the United States are in contention for the medals at the Danube Island

Rollercoaster day for Austrian favorites 2019-08-01 20:55:00 | @barringer_a

Doppler/Horst crash out but there’s joy for Martin and Moritz

Heidrich and Gerson did it again2019-08-01 20:07:00 | @grtorres

As in Hamburg and Gstaad, the Swiss have won their pool, but now they want to go further

Laura and Maggie survive another battle2019-08-01 15:56:00 | @grtorres

The Germans have had no easy matches at the Vienna Major, but they made through the Round of 24

Austrians live to fight another day2019-08-01 15:51:00 | @barringer_a

Kathi and Lena now to face Friday showdown against World Champions

No rest, no problem for the Grimalts2019-08-01 15:02:00 | @grtorres

The Chilean cousins debuted in Vienna 15 hours after their arrival but still managed to beat the Olympic silver medalists

Taylor on top in battle of the Crabbs2019-08-01 14:57:00 | @grtorres

The younger of the American brothers and Gibb beat Trevor and Bourne in Vienna

Crunch time in Vienna for home heroes2019-08-01 13:53:00 | @barringer_a

Doppler and Horst to take on World Champs runners-up in must-win match

Vikings happy to take it easy2019-08-01 11:52:00 | @barringer_a

Anders and Christian are ready for yet another tournament

Thursday’s mustn’t miss matches2019-07-31 21:12:00 | @barringer_a

Here’s the pick of the action at the Danube Island on day three of the tournament

Brazilians take four Round of 16 spots2019-07-31 20:33:00 | @grtorres

The South Americans won half of the pools in the women’s tournament

Reigning champs stay alive!2019-07-31 16:49:00 | @barringer_a

Hermannová/Sluková avoid early elimination after center court victory

Dutch party poopers on to Vienna main draw2019-07-31 15:26:00 | @grtorres

Varenhorst and van de Velde eliminated Latvian Janis Smedins on his birthday

The new face of Spanish beach volleyball2019-07-31 14:47:00 | @grtorres

Playing in her first Beach Major Series event, 20-year-old blocker Maria Carro is a breath of renovation for the country

Austrians come close to upsets2019-07-31 12:50:00 | @barringer_a

So near yet so far for home duos at Vienna Major

Laura & Maggie complete Greek double2019-07-30 19:40:00 | @barringer_a

Two qualification wins send Germans through to the main draw

A qualifier hat-trick for Dabizha and Rudykh2019-07-30 18:24:00 | @grtorres

The Russians advanced to the main draw for the third-straight time in Vienna

One day at a time for Winter and Hörl2019-07-30 16:08:00 | @grtorres

The Austrians won a match for the second-straight day and are close to advancing to the main draw in Vienna

The long road for Brouwer/Meeuwsen2019-07-30 14:28:00 | @barringer_a

Gstaad bronze medalists clear first hurdle in search of main draw place

Veterans start qualification on the right foot2019-07-30 12:33:00 | @grtorres

Germans, Brazilians and Americans survived the first round and are one win away from the Vienna main draw

Vikings favorites for Vienna gold2019-07-25 11:20:00 | @barringer_a

bet-at-home.com believe Norwegians can retain title

Third time's a charm for the Strauss sisters2019-07-25 10:30:00 | @grtorres

The Austrian twins will finally play together in their home tournament in Vienna

Support these women at Vienna Major2019-07-23 11:03:00 | @barringer_a

Stop what you’re doing and pick a team to follow…

10 men’s teams to support at Vienna Major2019-07-23 10:29:00 | @barringer_a

Need a team to follow? We got your back.

Vienna Major gets the green light2019-07-23 10:00:00 | @barringer_a

And for our next trick…

Gstaad silver medalists in Vienna quali2019-07-17 09:53:00 | @barringer_a

You cannot be serious?

Vienna Major gets the Matrix treatment2019-05-24 13:36:00 | @barringer_a

LOOPDING captures beach volleyball action like never before

8 times Austrian teams gave us #Feels2019-04-01 09:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Wake up. Check. Be Awesome. Check.

Riesenrad return for the champions2018-08-06 15:05:00 | @barringer_a

Anders and Christian complete their Vienna Major story with one more ride…

Dankeschön Volunteers! 2018-08-06 13:05:00 | Beach Major Series

Without you, none of this would’ve been possible

On top of the World2018-08-05 20:45:00 | @barringer_a

Vienna victory puts Anders and Christian top of the world rankings

Stats the way we like it2018-08-05 20:07:00 | @grtorres

The Brazilian Fernanda led the stats in three categories at the Danube Island

Bryl hails 'tournament of his life'2018-08-05 19:10:00 | @grtorres

The Polish blocker celebrated his first final appearance in Vienna

Invincible Vikings conquer Vienna2018-08-05 18:42:00 | @barringer_a

Second straight Major gold for Norwegian beach sensations

Historic bronze for Cherif/Tijan 2018-08-05 16:25:00 | Stefan Strauss

The pair defeated Dutch Alexander Brouwer and Robert Meeuwsen in three sets

Vikings end Dutch hoodoo to reach final2018-08-05 16:23:00 | @barringer_a

Mol/Sørum storm into another Major final

Fijalek’s long wait is over2018-08-05 14:25:00 | @grtorres

After four years, the Polish is back in a gold medal match with Bryl

17 in a row for the Vikings!2018-08-04 22:23:00 | @barringer_a

Riesenrad rivalry goes the way of Norway

Mixed silver for Barbara & Fernanda2018-08-04 20:31:00 | @grtorres

The Brazilians were proud of their result, but know they could have won the big prize

Bara & Maki speechless after Vienna gold2018-08-04 20:14:00 | @barringer_a

Czechs toast incredible comeback

Czech comeback stuns Brazil2018-08-04 18:36:00 | @barringer_a

Hermannová/Sluková win first Major title in Vienna

It’s time for another Major gold2018-08-04 16:36:00 | @barringer_a

Dutch boys in the hunt for medals after beating Brazil

Polish and Qatari first-timers in Vienna’s semi2018-08-04 15:41:00 | @grtorres

Fijalek/Bryl and Cherif/Tijan advance to the final four at the Island

Brazilians one step away from second gold2018-08-04 14:29:00 | @grtorres

Barbara and Fernanda can add another title to their collection in Vienna

Gold would be a dream2018-08-04 13:13:00 | @barringer_a

Czech stars storm in to second Major final

Brouwer and Meeuwsen march in to the quarterfinals2018-08-04 12:31:00 | @grtorres

The Dutch are one of the eight teams still standing at the Danube Island

Serve the Sky for a semifinal2018-08-04 11:53:00 | @barringer_a

Iconic photoshoot stars meet for a place in the final four

Five in a row for Qatar qualifiers 2018-08-04 11:03:00 | @barringer_a

Cherif and Tijan beat an Austrian team… again

Brazilians and Dutch in Vienna's last four2018-08-03 20:51:00 | @grtorres

Barbara/Fernanda and Meppelink/Keizer to play for a shot at the title

Rematch on the Island for revenge2018-08-03 20:08:00 | @barringer_a

Carol/Maria will aim to beat Hermannová/Sluková again…

Knockout joy for Austrians2018-08-03 18:49:00 | @barringer_a

Doppler/Horst and Emacora/Pristauz through to the last 16!

Olympic champions progress in Vienna2018-08-03 18:23:00 | @grtorres

Dalhausser, Ricardo and Bruno all moved in to the Round of 16

Alison v Bruno in Vienna’s Round of 162018-08-03 17:25:00 | @grtorres

Alison/Andre and Bruno/Pedro set to meet on Saturday

WIN with SEAT 2018-08-03 17:10:00 |

Is the new SEAT Arona your new whip?

USA and Brazil dominate Vienna’s quarterfinals2018-08-03 15:58:00 | @grtorres

The countries advanced six teams in to the women’s top-eight at the Danube Island

The Vikings just want to keep playing2018-08-03 11:35:00 | @grtorres

Mol and Sørum roll into the Round of 16 in Vienna after another dominating performance

Five Friday games at the Island2018-08-02 22:46:00 | @grtorres

The tournament reaches its top as the weekend approaches...

Tocs and Plavins upset Nick and Phil2018-08-02 19:38:00 | @grtorres

The Latvians recorded their second victory against the Americans in as many games

The long and short of it2018-08-02 18:35:00 | @barringer_a

Czech boys saved by the shower

Vienna Major venue closed on Thursday2018-08-02 16:42:00 | Beach Major Series

Statement from the Danube Island

Gstaad champs bite the dust in Vienna2018-08-02 14:59:00 | @barringer_a

If you can’t stand the heat… get out of the Danube Island

Insider Tips: Make your way around the Beach Village2018-08-02 14:49:00 |

Because why should you leave the island?

Déjà vu for Doppler/Horst2018-08-02 13:03:00 | @barringer_a

Home favs get the job done on boiling hot Danube Island

Ricardo and Guto can't stop winning2018-08-02 12:26:00 | @grtorres

The Brazilians have now won four in a row in Vienna

M&Ms hail biggest win of their careers2018-08-02 11:45:00 | @barringer_a

Austrian youngsters stun Olympic silver medalists on the Danube Island

Five matches to follow on Thursday2018-08-01 22:53:00 | @grtorres

From a national matchup to the debut of the home heroes, here is the best of what the Vienna Major brings to you

World number ones crash out in Vienna2018-08-01 19:37:00 | @grtorres

Canadians Bansley and Wilkerson suffered an early exit at the Danube Island

Birthday girl Duda into Round of 162018-08-01 17:20:00 | @grtorres

The Brazilian and her partner Agatha had a pair of victories to progress in the Danube Island

Belgians battling through #ViennaMajor2018-08-01 16:22:00 | @barringer_a

They’ve not made it easy for themselves but Koekelkoren/van Walle are in the main draw

Austrians advance with amazing comeback2018-08-01 15:08:00 | @grtorres

After being down 14-11, Seidl and Waller reacted and found their way in to the Vienna Major main draw

What a way to start the tournament!2018-08-01 14:01:00 | @barringer_a

Tina Graudina and Anastasija Kravcenoka step up on the big stage

Dutch hoping to build on Euro title2018-08-01 12:44:00 | @grtorres

Meppelink and Keizer want to keep progressing at the Vienna Major

A sweet comeback for Orsi Toth2018-08-01 11:26:00 | @grtorres

Back after two years, the Italian and partner Marta Menegatti downed world ranking leaders Bansley and Wilkerson

Can the Vikings strike gold again?2018-08-01 06:00:00 | @barringer_a

Anders Mol and Christian Sørum reflect on their whirlwind adventure

Five games to watch on Wednesday!2018-07-31 21:45:00 | @barringer_a

The Vienna Major kicks into gear today – and here’s what’s not to miss!

The wildcards aiming for Major gold2018-07-31 20:15:00 | @barringer_a

Kim Behrens and Sandra Ittlinger on their rise to the top

Women’s main draw set at the Danube Island2018-07-31 18:59:00 | @grtorres

With the last qualified teams set, the women’s tournament starts on Wednesday

Men’s qualifier deciding round set in Vienna 2018-07-31 17:20:00 | @grtorres

With the first round in the books, 16 duos remain in contention for main draw spots

Austrians fall short in qualifying 2018-07-31 12:31:00 | @grtorres

The country’s three women’s teams were knocked out in the first round

Be a record breaker!2018-07-31 11:28:00 |

Because your name needs to go down in history

Americans highlight Vienna's qualifier2018-07-31 09:00:00 | @grtorres

The USA has four teams entered and all of them are looking forward to a main draw spot at the Danube Island

Ricardo & Guto triumph over familiar faces2018-07-30 18:20:00 | @grtorres

The Brazilians prevailed in the country-quota in their fourth game against Thiago/George in as many tournaments

The women to watch this week2018-07-30 09:39:00 | @grtorres

These are the teams you don't want to miss in the Vienna Major

Five men's teams to watch in Vienna2018-07-30 09:00:00 | @grtorres

There are the duos you'll want to be around when they play this week

Vienna-bound stars in the medals2018-07-29 19:19:00 | @barringer and @gtorres

As warm ups go – this wasn’t a bad one across four tournaments this weekend

World champs on opposite sides in Vienna2018-07-28 10:00:00 | @grtorres

The 2017 world champions will be back in the Danube Island - but now in different sides of the net

A Brazilian in Vienna2018-07-25 15:20:00 | @grtorres

Defender Guto Carvalhaes has been in the Austrian capital for two weeks as he prepares for the Vienna Major

European men make beach history2018-07-25 11:46:00 | @barringer_a

Men’s top 10 dominated by Europe

Rising stars Thole and Wickler set for Vienna main draw2018-07-24 16:36:00 | @grtorres

The Germans won their first World Tour medal together this month and are eager to compete in the big stage

Barbara & Fernanda back for #ViennaMajor2018-07-24 12:00:00 | @grtorres

After they missed the Swatch Major Gstaad, the Brazilians cannot wait to compete in the Danube Island

The Silverboys are coming home2018-07-24 11:00:00 | @barringer_a

Clemens Doppler and Alex Horst on their return to Vienna

No go for Jo & Anouk in Vienna2018-07-24 08:55:00 | @barringer_a

Injury to Swiss star rules the team out of Danube Island adventure

Insider Tips: Must-sees Vienna2018-07-20 09:00:00 | Beach Major Series

The stunning, the unique, the weird and the wonderful

A fresh start for Flüggen2018-07-17 17:50:00 | @barringer_a

German defender partners with giant Nils Ehlers

Vienna Major wildcards fixed!2018-07-10 13:05:00 | @barringer_a

Check out which teams will be in the main draw on the Danube Island

Insider Tips: Top 5 night time spots in Vienna2018-07-06 10:25:00 | Beach Major Series

Turn down for what?

Do you speak Viennese?2018-06-26 10:29:00 | Beach Volleyball Major Series

It’s like German, but it’s not

5 reasons why you should stay home this summer 2018-06-24 09:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Seriously, just don’t even bother

Fearless Vikings ride the Riesenrad2018-06-07 17:20:00 | @barringer_a

Anders and Christian win the battle of the nerves

Doppler/Horst conquer their fears2018-06-07 09:56:00 | @barringer_a

Home heroes Serve the Sky

Serve the Sky2018-06-06 11:00:00 | @barringer_a

Another point of view

Five reasons why you should be a beach girl or boy2018-05-16 13:58:00 | Beach Major Series

Could this be your perfect summer job?

Vielen Dank, A1!2018-04-27 11:48:00 | Beach Major Series

A1 commits to beach volleyball for another three years

More Than Sports: Big adventures for the Nummerdors2016-11-29 09:19:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Manon and Reinder are facing new challenges

Making the Team: Footprints in the Sand2016-11-23 15:40:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Step by step with Borger/Kozuch

More Than Sports: A referee until the very end2016-11-22 13:04:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Obituary of Dan Apol

More Than Sports: A big one is switching sides2016-11-15 14:06:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Goodbye and hello Paulao

More Than Sports: Who let the dogs out?2016-11-03 11:03:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

A man’s (and woman’s) best friend

More Than Sports: The secret lives of referees2016-10-24 13:12:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

The extensive activities of our beach volleyball referees

More Than Sports: She is the boss off court2016-10-18 11:47:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

The benefits and challenges of a coach-player-relationship

More than sports: With a little help from Britta2016-10-11 09:39:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Love is when your ex is picking your new partner

More than sports: Off-season special2016-10-04 16:16:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

About new partnerships and long-term decisions

More than sports: Off-season special2016-09-27 11:06:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Of babies and blockers

More than sports: It’s all about finding compromises2016-09-22 12:35:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Austria and Germany initiate big changes in their national beach volleyball federations

More than sports: Stop at the top2016-09-12 18:19:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Three German beach volleyball stars end their careers

A new era is getting started in Toronto2016-09-06 11:32:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Sarah Pavan found a new partner to go for Tokyo 2020

More than sports - A movie for the golden girls2016-08-31 16:13:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn / Swatch Major Series

Olympic Champions Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst are trying to get back to normal life, which is not easy after their stunning success

More than sports: Lucky Lupo2016-08-20 11:58:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn / Swatch Major Series

A hard time ends for Daniele Lupo by a crowning glory at the closing ceremony in Brazil.

More than sports: The not-so-secret star of the Copacabana2016-08-17 11:35:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn / Swatch Major Series

With three Brazilian teams in the Final Four of men and women, the beach volleyball competition is coming to its climax.

Fanbotschafter bei den #TorontoFinals2016-08-13 10:20:00 | Beach Major Series

Sei dabei!

Thank you Klagenfurt!2016-08-01 15:01:00 | Beach Major Series

Time flies when you’re having fun by the Wörthersee

More than sports: One last major triumph2016-08-01 10:50:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn - Swatch Major Series

More than sports: One last major triumph

Golden boys’ perfect preparation2016-07-31 17:48:00 | Beach Major Series

Latvians light up Klagenfurt in countdown to Copacabana

We want to win it next year says Guto2016-07-31 17:01:00 | Beach Major Series

Young boys from Brazil confident of glory in years to come

Consistent Canadians ready for the Copacabana!2016-07-31 17:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Saxton/Schalk set for South American after yet another medal.

Latvian champions in a different league!2016-07-31 16:47:00 | Beach Major Series

Samoilovs/Smedins celebrate sensational A1 Major Klagenfurt triumph

Birthday boy Janis’ block party2016-07-31 12:30:00 | Beach Major Series

Latvians loving Klagenfurt…again!

Super Guto/Saymon surge into Klagenfurt final2016-07-31 11:05:00 | Beach Major Series

Young Brazilians pick off plucky Poles

More than sports: Double trouble on the Copacabana 2016-07-31 09:30:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn

Two fathers make Latvia's golden boys on the Copacabana and 59-year-old Andris Smedins will experience his first major sporting event.

Brotherly love as Samoilovs celebrates semi spot2016-07-30 20:11:00 | Beach Major Series

Lion King keeps it in the family with quarterfinal win

Hard work pays off as Swiss make history2016-07-30 19:15:00 | Beach Major Series

No better time to be a beach volleyball player in Switzerland!

Opening defeat helped champions focus2016-07-30 18:05:00 | Beach Major Series

Ludwig/Walkenhorst banish shock set-back to triumph by the Wörthersee

Second Swatch Major Series gold for Laura and Kira!2016-07-30 17:43:00 | Beach Major Series

Germans see off Swiss in stunning final

Special Olympics 2017 finds a new friend in Klagenfurt2016-07-30 17:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Special Olympics 2017 finds a new friend in Klagenfurt

Samoilovs brothers aiming for unique double2016-07-30 14:48:00 | Beach Major Series

Can Aleksandrs and Mihails Samoilovs claim semifinal places on the same day?

Young stars on fire in #KlagenfurtMajor heat!2016-07-30 13:09:00 | Beach Major Series

Beach volleyball’s up-and-coming men are through to the quarterfinals

Swiss seal medal – but what color will it be?2016-07-30 11:09:00 | Beach Major Series

Heidrich/Zumkehr find their form to reach the final

Is there any stopping Ludwig/Walkenhorst?2016-07-30 09:55:00 | Beach Major Series

Germans going for yet more glory!

Win VIP tickets to Toronto in our live video competition!2016-07-29 20:36:00 | Beach Major Series

How well do you know the stars of beach volleyball?!

Massive memories for M&M despite defeat2016-07-29 20:26:00 | Beach Major Series

Austrians starlets bow out bravely against Brazil

The master and the apprentice2016-07-29 19:44:00 | Beach Major Series

Ricardo teaching the next generation of Brazilian stars

The Swiss kiss of Klagenfurt success2016-07-29 18:16:00 | Beach Major Series

Women’s semifinal line-up complete

Perfect Poles in charge in the Pool Play2016-07-29 15:02:00 | Beach Major Series

Polish partnerships proving themselves the best

Hopp Schwiiz! 2016-07-29 12:55:00 | Beach Major Series

That’s how the Swiss roll!

Norwegian new kids on the block silence Austria 2016-07-29 11:34:00 | Beach Major Series

Unreal performance from tournament’s youngest team!

Girls Czech into the quarterfinals!2016-07-29 11:21:00 | Beach Major Series

Last eight line-up taking shape in Klagenfurt

Fab Friday at A1 Major Klagenfurt!2016-07-29 08:50:00 | Beach Major Series

What’s on the menu today on the shores of the Wörthersee?

Classy top seeds strut their stuff in Klagenfurt2016-07-28 20:35:00 | Beach Major Series

Latvians roar and Dutch dominate

Austria hails newest beach volleyball stars2016-07-28 18:31:00 | Beach Major Series

Talk of the Center Court on Thursday was all about one team…

Olympic look to women’s last 162016-07-28 17:32:00 | Beach Major Series

All the stars set to clash for place in the quarterfinals

Canadians in Klagenfurt can’t wait for Toronto2016-07-28 14:55:00 | Beach Major Series

Saxton/Schalk stake a claim for glory in Canada derby

Austrian neighbors making a noise in Klagenfurt 2016-07-28 13:25:00 | Beach Major Series

German girls doing their thing

More than sports: “They should just say the names and ban these people”2016-07-28 13:10:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn

Limian Barsouk has played on the FIVB World Tour since 1999 - this year, he wants to participate at his second Olympic Games, but the decision does not lie in his own hands.

Emotional Babsi says goodbye2016-07-28 10:31:00 | Beach Major Series

Austrian star's final game in Klagenfurt ends in defeat

The men chasing a dream living in a van2016-07-28 09:44:00 | Beach Major Series

We meet England’s only senior beach volleyball stars on the road in Klagenfurt

Five matches to thrill you on Thursday 2016-07-27 21:07:00 | Beach Major Series

Our guide on what’s hot on day three of the A1 Major Klagenfurt

Wicked Wednesday for Olympic women2016-07-27 20:59:00 | Beach Major Series

Rio-bound girls not having it all their own way in the Pool Play

This has never ever happened before!2016-07-27 18:14:00 | Beach Major Series

Heavy rain helps make Klagenfurt Center Court history

Men whizz their way into the main draw2016-07-27 17:30:00 | Beach Major Series

Americans on top in quick-fire final qualification round

Meet the awesome American winning wildcards2016-07-27 15:35:00 | Beach Major Series

What a way to start your first Major!

Wildcards thrash the favorites!2016-07-27 14:55:00 | Beach Major Series

American youngsters beat top seeds Ludwig/Walkenhorst

Never-say-die fight for Klagenfurt Major survival 2016-07-27 12:15:00 | Beach Major Series

Men’s qualification battles go to the wire

Horst preparing for the mother of all tournaments2016-07-27 11:26:00 | Beach Major Series

Memories of Klagenfurt will last forever for Austrian

Doppler looking for lady luck this week in Klagenfurt2016-07-27 10:45:00 | Beach Major Series

Can the veteran of Klagenfurt finally land a medal on home sand?

We’re all set for a wonderful Wednesday2016-07-26 20:31:00 | Beach Major Series

Jam-packed day on the shores of the Wörthersee

A1 Major Klagenfurt day one – done!2016-07-26 18:19:00 | Beach Major Series

Women’s qualification complete

21 hours of Klagenfurt in the limelight 2016-07-26 17:02:00 | Beach Major Series

Almost a full day of beach volleyball action broadcast live on television

Doppler/Horst tickled pink!2016-07-26 14:27:00 | Beach Major Series

Home heroes hope to brighten up Klagenfurt

Center Court crowd have something to shout about2016-07-26 13:45:00 | Beach Major Series

Opening day’s entertainment pleases home beach fans

Last time in Klagenfurt for Hansel2016-07-26 13:15:00 | Beach Major Series

Klagenfurt is special whether it’s your first or 14th tournament

New kids on the block go for gold in Cyprus2016-07-26 12:21:00 | Beach Major Series

Next generation of beach volleyball stars aim for glory

The wait is almost over!2016-07-25 20:12:00 | Beach Major Series

A1 Major Klagenfurt ready for beach fans invasion

Country quota clash ends with upset2016-07-25 17:52:00 | Beach Major Series

Bieneck/Groβner knockout Holtwick/Semmler

Knowing your kills and kongs in Klagenfurt2016-07-25 13:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Learn the beach volleyball lingo

From Klagenfurt with love2016-07-25 11:49:00 | Beach Major Series

We’re ready for the greatest show on sand! Photocredit: ACTS

Five reasons why you can’t take your eyes off Klagenfurt2016-07-22 12:23:00 | Beach Major Series

Why the A1 Major Klagenfurt rocks the Wörthersee

Do you have an eye for the perfect photo?2016-07-22 10:16:00 | Beach Major Series

Take part in the A1 Major Klagenfurt photo contest and win incredible prizes

The #MyBeachMoment at #KlagenfurtMajor Instagram Sweepstakes2016-07-21 19:08:00 | Beach Major Series

Turn your Beach Moments into daily prizes

More Than Sports: Gunfight with a spoon2016-07-21 11:24:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn / Swatch Major Series

For the first time in history, Canada will have four beach volleyball teams at the Olympics. Sam Schachter booked his last-minute-ticket, but before departing, he has to overcome a mental conflict in Klagenfurt...

One week to A1 Major Klagenfurt!2016-07-19 15:58:00 | Beach Major Series

It’s not long now, people!

Klagenfurt calling the world’s best2016-07-18 17:18:00 | Beach Major Series

League of nations de-camp to Carinthia

Wings for Life brings you closer to the action!2016-07-14 14:50:00 | Beach Major Series

Secure your seat right on the Center Court with our Wings for Life Charity Auction

A1 Major Klagenfurt pointing to the five rings!2016-07-13 18:38:00 | Beach Major Series

Press conference signaling the start of the A1 Major Klagenfurt in less than two weeks

Center Court the place to be on Saturday!2016-07-01 21:59:00 | Beach Major Series

Awe inspiring line-up on penultimate day in Poreč

Thursday crowds pack Center Court2016-06-30 20:37:00 | Beach Major Series

Austrians honored to receive fans’ backing

More than sports: What goes around comes around2016-06-28 12:35:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn / Swatch Major Series

Xandi Huber and Robin Seidl show nerves of steel and book their first ever ticket to the Olympic Games

More than sports – The best thing that happened to Croatia2016-06-21 08:28:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn / Swatch Major Series

Maja Rosko will play her heart out at Poreč Major and hopes the event will infiltrate the beach volleyball culture in Croatia

Your last chance!2016-06-17 11:07:00 | Beach Major Series

Become a Fan Ambassador at the #PorecMajor from 28 June – 3 July

Pressure, what pressure?2016-06-08 17:27:00 | Beach Major Series

Clemens Doppler is playing it cool in Hamburg after opening victory

Kiwis take one-way ticket to Europe2016-06-08 12:33:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn / Swatch Major Series

Sonny Hirini and Griffin Muller want to do the Haka at their first ever Klagenfurt Major

Julius Brink: My affection for two special Italians2016-06-01 16:11:00 | Julius Brink / Swatch Major Series

Deep respect for Adrian Carambula and Alex Ranghieri

More Than Sports - The Perfectionist2016-05-31 09:25:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn / Swatch Major Series

Why Swiss women are celebrating historical success

Baden kicks off beach volleyball summer in Austria2016-05-25 17:06:00 | Swatch Major Series / CEV Satellite Baden

The CEV Satellite Baden 2016 attracts 24 nations to compete on Center Court

Julius Brink on the difference between German men and women2016-05-24 19:13:00 | Julius Brink

Four German teams fight for two tickets to the Olympics

More than sports – Me and my sheep2016-05-20 12:54:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn / Swatch Major Series

Alexander Brouwer always has a special guest in his bag

Swatch Major Series founder inaugurated into Austrian Hall of Fame2016-05-20 12:49:00 | Beach Major Series

Hannes Jagerhofer once again awarded for his exceptional event organization

More than sports - Next generation reloaded 2016-05-17 16:57:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn / Swatch Major Series

How successful women bring miracles to the FIVB World Tour

Klagenfurt calling! Volunteers wanted!2016-05-09 13:23:00 | Beach Major Series

Your chance to be part of Austria’s biggest event of the summer

More than sports- the next generation2016-05-04 13:46:00 | Author: Ninja Priesterjahn / Swatch Major Series

World Tour alumni are helping to develop the structures in beach volleyball

The bright light within the World Tour2016-04-27 12:10:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn/Swatch Major Series

Athletes darling Tim Simmons turns 69, but leaving the World Tour is out of the question

Schwaiger/Hansel fifth in Fuzhou!2016-04-20 07:25:00 | Beach Major Series

Men eliminated in the Round of 16

Helpers behind the sidelines2016-04-19 13:20:00 | Beach Major Series

While the World Tour athletes are fighting on the court thinking points and prize money, the people around them have to face different challenges.

From the qualifications into the finals and back to the qualifications2016-04-19 08:40:00 | Beach Major Series

The tough way into the Main Draw

Xiamen: The Finals – Silver it is!2016-04-17 07:35:00 | Beach Major Series

Steffi and Babsi beat Kerri and April

Xiamen: Schwaiger/Hansel have reached the semifinals!2016-04-13 10:50:00 | Beach Major Series

Two ninth-place finishes for Austria’s Men

Jerky for the journey2016-04-12 16:05:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn/Swatch Major Series

Packing is not always easy for World-Tour-Players – especially when the next stop is called China.

Get your Boarding Passes!2016-04-12 10:40:00 | Beach Major Series

From 26 – 31 July the legendary beach volleyball tournament will turn Klagenfurt am Wörthersee/Kärnten into Austria’s largest sand box again. And just like every year, we are raffling off the option to buy boarding passes.

FIVB World Tour stops in China the next two weeks2016-04-12 09:35:00 | Beach Major Series

The journey around the globe continues and make a move from the far West of Asia into the far East of Asia. Welcome to China.

Silver shines like gold in the flood light2016-04-08 15:55:00 | Beach Major Series

Unfortunately, it is ‘only‘ silver but it appears to be gold for the guys...

Dear Beach Volleyball Community

News overview

Vienna to host EuroBeachVolley 2021! 2020-12-10 15:07:00 | lkaiser

Andre and George Keep Rolling as Brazilian Tour Restarts2020-09-28 20:27:00 | @grtorres

Beach Shorts2020-09-24 18:33:00 | @grtorres

Joana and Anouk Secure Continental Title2020-09-21 00:26:00 | @grtorres

Vikings Three-Peat European Champs2020-09-20 23:35:00 | @grtorres

Restart Gold for Rebecca & Ana at Brazilian Tour2020-09-20 20:29:00 | @grtorres

Beach Shorts2020-09-18 05:00:00 | @grtorres

Makroguzova Wins Partner Duel to Take Russian Cup2020-09-14 19:19:00 | @grtorres

First World Tour Gold for Estonians and Italians2020-09-13 19:10:00 | @grtorres

Agatha and Duda Queens of the Court2020-09-13 00:04:00 | @grtorres

Beach Shorts2020-09-10 23:45:00 | @grtorres

Stoyanovskiy and Krasilnikov back-to-back Russian champs2020-09-07 07:17:00 | @grtorres

Laboureur and Ittlinger Celebrate German Title2020-09-07 06:41:00 | @grtorres

Beach Shorts2020-09-04 02:30:00 | @grtorres

Veterans and Twins are Austrian National Champions2020-08-30 23:07:00 | @gtorres

Keizer and Meppelink Victorious on Dutch Tour2020-08-30 21:19:00 | @grtorres

Maki and Bara Claim Czech Title2020-08-30 20:40:00 | @grtorres

Young Swedes Claim First World Tour Title 2020-08-29 22:27:00 | @grtorres

The 5 Trademark Moves of Beach Volleyball2020-08-27 21:43:00 | @grtorres

The five coolest nicknames in beach volleyball2020-08-27 21:33:00 | @grtorres

Seidl/Waller and Straussis champions in Austria2020-08-27 21:14:00 | @grtorres

Seidl and Waller keep Austria on top in Baden2020-08-23 09:50:00 | @grtorres

How the 2020 Vienna Major Would Have Been - Men2020-08-13 10:50:00 | @grtorres

How the 2020 Vienna Major Would Have Been - Women2020-08-12 06:30:00 | @grtorres

UPDATE Beach Volleyball Major Series 20202020-03-25 11:15:00 | BeachMajorSeries

Jörg Wutzl ends career 2019-11-13 12:32:00 | @abischoff

Beach Major Series 2020 calendar revealed2019-10-10 12:58:00 | gtorres

Back-to-back Vienna Major gold for Vikings2019-08-04 20:19:00 | @barringer_a

Alison and Álvaro happy to continue climbing the ladder2019-08-04 20:14:00 | @grtorres

The Mammoth is back!2019-08-04 14:26:00 | @grtorres

Fairytale gold for Mel & Sarah2019-08-04 14:01:00 | @barringer_a

Vienna silver pushes Brazilians forward2019-08-04 13:37:00 | @grtorres

Golden hat-trick for Melissa and Sarah2019-08-04 12:36:00 | @barringer_a

Vienna bronze puts Agatha and Duda closer to Tokyo2019-08-03 19:40:00 | @grtorres

Polish looking forward to Vienna Major final rematch2019-08-03 15:40:00 | @grtorres

World Champions reach another final2019-08-03 14:31:00 | @barringer_a

Back-to-back Major finals for Carol and Maria2019-08-03 13:26:00 | @grtorres

Alison and Alvaro oust the World Champs!2019-08-03 11:58:00 | @barringer_a

Time for the men’s quarters!2019-08-02 20:52:00 | @barringer_a

Phil and Nick figured it out2019-08-02 19:26:00 | @grtorres

World Champs through to Vienna semis2019-08-02 16:35:00 | @barringer_a

All-Brazilian semi-final set in Vienna2019-08-02 15:46:00 | @grtorres

The men set for the Last 162019-08-02 14:06:00 | @barringer_a

Vienna Major’s women’s quarter-finals set2019-08-02 11:34:00 | @grtorres

Rollercoaster day for Austrian favorites 2019-08-01 20:55:00 | @barringer_a

Heidrich and Gerson did it again2019-08-01 20:07:00 | @grtorres

Laura and Maggie survive another battle2019-08-01 15:56:00 | @grtorres

Austrians live to fight another day2019-08-01 15:51:00 | @barringer_a

No rest, no problem for the Grimalts2019-08-01 15:02:00 | @grtorres

Taylor on top in battle of the Crabbs2019-08-01 14:57:00 | @grtorres

Crunch time in Vienna for home heroes2019-08-01 13:53:00 | @barringer_a

Vikings happy to take it easy2019-08-01 11:52:00 | @barringer_a

Thursday’s mustn’t miss matches2019-07-31 21:12:00 | @barringer_a

Brazilians take four Round of 16 spots2019-07-31 20:33:00 | @grtorres

Reigning champs stay alive!2019-07-31 16:49:00 | @barringer_a

Dutch party poopers on to Vienna main draw2019-07-31 15:26:00 | @grtorres

The new face of Spanish beach volleyball2019-07-31 14:47:00 | @grtorres

Austrians come close to upsets2019-07-31 12:50:00 | @barringer_a

Laura & Maggie complete Greek double2019-07-30 19:40:00 | @barringer_a

A qualifier hat-trick for Dabizha and Rudykh2019-07-30 18:24:00 | @grtorres

One day at a time for Winter and Hörl2019-07-30 16:08:00 | @grtorres

The long road for Brouwer/Meeuwsen2019-07-30 14:28:00 | @barringer_a

Veterans start qualification on the right foot2019-07-30 12:33:00 | @grtorres

Vikings favorites for Vienna gold2019-07-25 11:20:00 | @barringer_a

Third time's a charm for the Strauss sisters2019-07-25 10:30:00 | @grtorres

Support these women at Vienna Major2019-07-23 11:03:00 | @barringer_a

10 men’s teams to support at Vienna Major2019-07-23 10:29:00 | @barringer_a

Vienna Major gets the green light2019-07-23 10:00:00 | @barringer_a

Gstaad silver medalists in Vienna quali2019-07-17 09:53:00 | @barringer_a

Vienna Major gets the Matrix treatment2019-05-24 13:36:00 | @barringer_a

8 times Austrian teams gave us #Feels2019-04-01 09:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Riesenrad return for the champions2018-08-06 15:05:00 | @barringer_a

Dankeschön Volunteers! 2018-08-06 13:05:00 | Beach Major Series

On top of the World2018-08-05 20:45:00 | @barringer_a

Stats the way we like it2018-08-05 20:07:00 | @grtorres

Bryl hails 'tournament of his life'2018-08-05 19:10:00 | @grtorres

Invincible Vikings conquer Vienna2018-08-05 18:42:00 | @barringer_a

Historic bronze for Cherif/Tijan 2018-08-05 16:25:00 | Stefan Strauss