AVP Manhattan Beach Open Returns Aug 13

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“Walk of Fame” pier ceremony honoring 2025 Manhattan Beach Open champions set for Thursday afternoon

The AVP Manhattan Beach Open, widely celebrated as the “Grandaddy of Them All,” returns to the iconic Manhattan Beach Pier Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 16. The historic event will showcase the pinnacle of beach volleyball talent and will feature defending champions Taryn (Kloth) Brasher / Kristen (Nuss) Cruz and Chase Budinger / Miles Evans.

The Manhattan Beach Open will kick off with an open qualifier on Thursday, August 13, followed by the main draw competition Friday, August 14 through Sunday, August 16.

In addition to the matches, the AVP will host the Walk of Fame Ceremony, an annual unveiling of plaques honoring last year’s Manhattan Beach Open winners, on Thursday, August 14 at 3:30 p.m. PT.

Dating back to the early 1960s, each year’s plaques are installed on the pier to honor the winners of the longest-running and most prestigious professional beach volleyball tournament in the country. The red-carpet ceremony will take place at the Manhattan Beach Pier and is open to the public.

WHERE:

Manhattan Beach Pier

2 Manhattan Beach Blvd. – Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

WHEN:

Thursday, August 13

8 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Qualifier

3:30 p.m. – Walk of Fame Ceremony

Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15

8 a.m. – Play begins

Sunday, August 16

8:30 a.m. – Play begins

1 p.m. – Women’s Championship

2 p.m. (approximately) – Men’s Championship

The top pro beach volleyball players in the world, including Olympians and AVP stars. The incredibly athletic players have dynamic personalities and provide terrific interviews.

ADMISSION:

General admission for the Manhattan Beach Open is free with premium seating options available for purchase now at www.AVP.com/tickets.