Championship Play
Witness history being made during the NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship in Gulf Shores on May 1-3, 2026. Five collegiate courts and five practice courts are set up on our beautiful white-sand beaches. Alabama's Beaches Sports & Events, the city of Gulf Shores, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have hosted this event since its inaugural tournament in 2016.
Schedule of Events
Check back soon for the 2026 schedule of events!
Gates open one hour before the first game each day. If you can’t be here in person, you can still catch all the live action on the ESPN family of networks with the championship dual on the flagship ESPN network. Broadcast coverage details will be updated as the competition progresses, so check back for the latest. Times are CT and are subject to change.
Ticket Options for the 2026 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship
NCAA Fan Experience All-Session
NCAA Fan Experience All-Session
Enjoy every dual Friday–Sunday (May 1-3, 2026) from a covered, elevated platform overlooking the three Championship courts. Includes complimentary snacks, water, Coca-Cola products, a full-service cash bar, and a 2026 Official Program. Fan Experience ticket holders also have first-come, first-served Courtside seating access.
Courtside Seating All-Session
Courtside Seating All-Session
Admission to all duals Friday–Sunday, May 1-3, with tiered seating on Courts 1–3 and beach-chair seating on Courts 4–5. Seating is first-come, first-served.
General Admission All-Session
General Admission All-Session
Access to all duals Friday–Sunday, May 1-3. Enjoy bleacher seating (based on availability) or bring your own beach towel.
What Can I Bring?
- Small backpacks are permitted but are subject to search.
- Beach towels are permitted, however, beach chairs, tents, hammocks and umbrellas are not.
- No outside food or beverage is allowed. Reasonably priced food and drinks will be available on site.
- Empty water bottles are allowed. There will be a water station on-site to fill your bottle.
- Coolers and glass are prohibited.
- Drones, video cameras and professional photo equipment are prohibited.
- Any items that can be used as a means to disturb the peace, endanger the safety of others and/or inflict damage to people and goods or any illegal items are prohibited.
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This video highlights the excitement and elite athleticism of the NCAA Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship, showcasing top collegiate teams battling it out for the national title on the sand courts in Gulf Shores, Alabama, where dramatic rallies, clutch serves, and championship celebrations capture the spirit of the sport.
