The Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) has officially released its 2026 Beach and Snow Volleyball Calendar, confirming a full season of men’s and women’s competitions to be staged across key host cities in Asia and selected international destinations from February to November 2026.
The 2026 calendar features a wide range of events spanning beach and snow volleyball, reinforcing the AVC’s commitment to expanding participation, strengthening athlete development pathways, and elevating competitive standards across the continent.
The season will open with the Asian Men’s Snow Volleyball Championship from February 14–15 in Hamedan, Iran, marking the start of a packed competition year.
The AVC Beach Tour will follow with multiple stops across Asia, beginning with the Raja Ampat Open from April 6–9 in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, and the 25th Samila Open from April 12–15 in Songkhla, Thailand. The tour continues with the 2nd Pingtung Open from June 4–7 in Pingtung, Chinese Taipei, the Jizzax Open from June 11–14 in Jizzax, Uzbekistan, the Yunyang Open from June 18–21 in Chongqing, China, and concludes with the 2nd Doha Open from October 14–17 in Doha, Qatar.
Major championship events are also confirmed, with the 2026 Asian Beach Games scheduled for April 23–29 in Sanya, China, and the Asian U18 Beach Volleyball Championships set for May 6–10 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The calendar further includes the Asian Beach Volleyball Championships, designated as a qualification tournament for the LA 2028 Olympic Games, with dates and host city to be announced.
Beyond Asia, the calendar features key international youth events involving Asian teams, including the FIVB U18 World Championships from July 8–12 in The Hague, Netherlands, and the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics from October 31 to November 13 in Dakar, Senegal.
AVC President Ramon Suzara said the calendar reflects the confederation’s strategic focus on growth, inclusivity, and global competitiveness.
“From February through November, the 2026 calendar provides consistent, high-level competition across Asia and beyond,” Suzara said. “These key dates and host cities reflect our commitment to building strong event pathways, supporting athlete development, and ensuring that both men’s and women’s beach and snow volleyball continue to grow on the continental and global stage.”
With competitions confirmed across Southeast Asia, East Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, and Europe, the AVC’s 2026 calendar underscores its continued focus on development, sustainability, and excellence in beach and snow volleyball.
Further details on event formats, team participation, and operational guidelines will be announced by the AVC in due course.