Official Drawing of Lots & Match Schedule Release Dates Confirmed

Adelaide, Australia [29 September 2025] – From 14–23 November 2025, Adelaide will host the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships (BVWC), the first time the sport’s pinnacle event has ever been staged in Oceania and Australia. With 192 of the world’s best athletes set to compete across The Drive and Pinky Flat/Tarntanya Wama, the Championships will bring ten days of world-class competition, across 5 courts of action, and entertainment to South Australia, cementing Adelaide as a global destination for major events.

The countdown to competition is building, with two key milestones now confirmed: the Official Drawing of Lots and the Official Match Schedule release.

OFFICIAL DRAWING OF LOTS

• Date: Thursday, 9 October 2025
• Time: ACDT 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 9 Oct (Local Time) | AEDT 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 9 Oct | GMT 12:30 AM – 1:30 AM, 9 Oct | EST (EDT) 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM, 8 Oct | CEST 2:30 AM – 3:30 AM, 9 Oct
• Location: Adelaide, South Australia
• Tune In: Live on Beach Volleyball World YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BeachVolleyballWorld

The draw will be officiated by Yu Cao, Head of Beach Volleyball from the FIVB (International Volleyball Federation). Assisting with the draw will be:

• Andrew Dee, Chief Executive Officer, Volleyball Australia
• Kylie Taylor, Chief Executive, Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (South Australian Government)
• Becchara Palmer OLY, Former Olympic beach volleyballer and current President, Volleyball South Australia
• Bruce Djite, Former Socceroo and Local Advisory Committee member for the BVWC Adelaide 2025.

The event will be MC’d by Adelaide media expert and Local Advisory Committee member, Ali Clarke.

This milestone moment will be followed by the finalisation of the final Official Match Schedule, confirming fixtures, session times and headline matchups.

THE OFFICIAL MATCH SCHEDULE RELEASE

• Date: Tuesday, 14 October 2025
• Time: ACDT 11:30 AM, 14 Oct (Local Time)| AEDT 12:00 PM, 14 Oct | GMT 1:00 AM, 14 Oct | EST (EDT) 9:00 PM, 13 Oct | CEST 3:00 AM, 14 Oct
• Where: The schedule will be published on Volleyball World’s website and the official BVWC website: www.adelaide2025.volleyball.org.au

These announcements mark a major step towards November’s Championships, providing clarity for athletes as they prepare to compete, and for fans eager to lock in their seat to see the action up close. Adelaide is set to deliver an unforgettable festival of beach volleyball and entertainment, one not to miss. Mark your calendars.

Tickets On Sale Now and available via Ticketek. Fans are encouraged to secure seats early, with the Green and Gold Super Sessions on Opening Night 14 November already selling fast.

Key Event Details:

Dates: November 14–23, 2025
Location: The Drive and Pinky Flat/Tarntanya Wama, Adelaide, South Australia

This event will be the largest beach volleyball event ever held in Asia or Oceania.

The Championships open with a “Green & Gold Super Session” on 14 November, a special evening showcase featuring Australia’s Men’s and Women’s teams alongside Olympic medallists. For full event information go to www.adelaide2025.volleyball.org.au

Tickets & Hospitality Packages: Available for purchase through Ticketek here. Exclusive fully-catered hospitality packages from $299 include the Scape Beach Club, Beachside Suites and VIP Sand Seat Experiences. For more information visit: Beach Volleyball World Championships Adelaide 2025

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About FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships 2025 Adelaide

Adelaide will exclusively host the next FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships with more than 190 of the best women and men from around the globe set to play in the heart of the city at The Drive and Pinky Flat / Tarntanya Wama. From 14 to 23 November 2025 fans will enjoy matches, activations and a ‘beach festival’ featuring five competition and warm-up courts across 10 days of competition. Visiting players, officials and spectators will enjoy unique South Australian tourism experiences across food, wine, beaches, wildlife and nature.

The 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships are supported by the South Australian Government through the South Australian Tourism Commission.

Scape, by The Living Company, is the Presenting Partner of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide 2025.