In its third edition, the CEV Beach Volley European Cup has achieved unprecedented growth, attracting a remarkable 28 men’s and 22 women’s clubs. These teams, representing 24 National Federations, are set to compete in the preliminary phase later this month and in early October. This project is specifically designed to elevate the role of Beach Volleyball clubs in expanding the sport’s reach and popularity across Europe.
A Journey of Exponential Growth
Since its debut in 2023, the CEV Beach Volley European Cup has demonstrated consistent and impressive growth. The inaugural event in Balikesir, Türkiye, in late 2023, featured 10 clubs per gender from nine National Federations. By 2024, hosted in Montpellier, participation had already increased to 16 clubs per gender from 15 nations. The 2025 edition further expands its reach by engaging three Zonal Associations (BVA, MEVZA, and WEVZA) to host qualifying events. The participating clubs for the preliminary phase were finalized today, following a dynamic summer of approved domestic club competitions across 26 countries. These growing figures underscore the critical importance of the CEV Beach Volley European Cup, with its unique and engaging format, which prioritizes collective team strength over individual brilliance, proving instrumental in fostering the sport`s development.
Diverse Participation and Club Line-up
This year`s competition will see many clubs from various National Federations making their historic debut. Furthermore, some countries have earned the privilege of entering two clubs, a testament to their strong standing in the European Ranking or success in zonal qualifiers. While the majority of National Federations have registered teams in both categories, Armenia, Czechia, England, the Netherlands, and Switzerland will participate exclusively in the men`s competition. Conversely, Lithuania has registered solely for the women`s event. The comprehensive list of confirmed clubs includes:
Men`s Competition:
- Yerevan (ARM)
- Azerrail Baku (AZE)
- Beachunion OÖ Linz (AUT)
- Aloha Beachvolleyball Club Klagenfurt (AUT)
- Brussels – Beach Volley Europe (BEL)
- Žnjan – Split (CRO)
- BC Strahov Praha (CZE)
- BK Ladvi Praha (CZE)
- Fireball North Devon (ENG)
- Poniente Benidorm (ESP)
- Volei Praia Vigo (ESP)
- Ré Beach Club (FRA)
- Montpellier Beach Volley (FRA)
- Kvareli (GEO)
- 4 Sports Club Athens (GRE)
- SRSE Csepel (HUN)
- Beach Volley Training (ITA)
- ZVH Zevenhuizen (NED)
- Ballymoney Blaze (NIR)
- Kristiansand Sandvolleyballklubb (NOR)
- HeliSands Academy (POR)
- C.S.U. Resita (ROU)
- BVC Ludus Ljubljana (SLO)
- Novi Sad Beach Volley (SRB)
- Nidau Volley (SUI)
- TVF Spor Lisesi Voleybol Ihtisas Kulübü (TUR)
- Köycegiz Göl Spor Kulübü (TUR)
- Sunrise Beach Sports Academy (UKR)
Women`s Competition:
- Azerrail Baku (AZE)
- Volleyteam NÖ St. Pölten (AUT)
- Brussels – Beach Volley Europe (BEL)
- Siget – Zagreb (CRO)
- CV Majadahonda (ESP)
- Beachbol Valencia (ESP)
- Ré Beach Club (FRA)
- Bordeaux Beach Chillers (FRA)
- Jiko (GEO)
- 4 Sports Club Athens (GRE)
- Edra Tata (HUN)
- Beach Volley Training (ITA)
- KBC (LTU)
- Ballymoney Blaze (NIR)
- Oslo Sandvolleyballklubb (NOR)
- HeliSands Academy (POR)
- C.S.U. ASE Bucuresti (ROU)
- C.S.M. Bucuresti (ROU)
- BVC Ludus Ljubljana (SLO)
- Beograd Beach Volley (SRB)
- TVF Spor Lisesi Voleybol Ihtisas Kulübü (TUR)
- Sunrise Beach Sports Academy (UKR)
Path to the Finals
Defending champions Azerrail of Azerbaijan are set to return, aiming to replicate their historic double crown success from last year`s event in Montpellier. The Greek club, 4 Sports Club Athens, has already secured a spot in the final stage, scheduled for early November in Heraklion, where they will represent the host country. The remaining seven clubs for each gender’s final will emerge from the preliminary phase taking place later this month and in early October. Details regarding the venues and respective pool compositions are expected to be announced early next week.
