The upcoming FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships 2025 in Adelaide is set to host the world`s elite beach volleyball teams, marking a historic first for Australia. From November 14 to 23, 2025, Adelaide will become the focal point for top beach volleyball athletes. The confirmed participant lists feature an impressive lineup, including Olympic gold medalists, reigning world champions, and promising newcomers, all vying to etch their names into the sport`s history on Australian sands.
This 2025 championship is a landmark occasion, as it`s the first time Australia has been chosen to host the Beach Volleyball World Championships. The competition will showcase 96 teams, equally split with 48 male and 48 female pairs, highlighting the extensive talent pool and diverse representation from across the globe.
In the men`s category, Norway`s Anders Mol and Christian Sorum stand out as the top seeds and early favorites. This acclaimed Norwegian pair, consisting of Olympic gold medalists and former world champions, has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance and synergy this season. Trailing closely are the Dutch duo Stefan Boermans and Yorick de Groot, who have made a significant impact on the Beach Pro Tour. Also watch for Sweden`s dynamic young talents, David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig, celebrated for their innovative playing style and bold approach.
Czechia`s reigning world champions, Ondrej Perusic and David Schweiner, are confirmed participants and will strive to defend their title won in Tlaxcala in 2023. Additional strong contenders include Brazil`s Evandro Oliveira Junior and Arthur Lanci, alongside Argentina`s Tomas and Nicolas Capogrosso, both aiming to capitalize on their recent achievements.
Javier and Joaquin Bello from England have secured a Wild Card entry into the main draw, eager to prove their capabilities against the world`s top teams.
The women`s competition is set to reignite the classic rivalry between Brazil and the United States. Brazil`s Thamela Coradello and Victoria Lopes top the entry list, closely followed by their compatriots Carolina Solberg Salgado and Rebecca Cavalcanti. Both Brazilian teams have delivered strong performances throughout the Beach Pro Tour season and arrive in Adelaide in peak condition.
The United States brings a strong contingent, with Kristen Nuss and Taryn Brasher seeded third. Their fellow Americans, Terese Cannon and Megan Kraft, are also high contenders, foreshadowing another intense showdown between these two dominant nations in beach volleyball. Two years after securing the world title in Tlaxcala, Kelly Cheng returns to Adelaide with her new partner Molly Shaw, maintaining her status as a key player to watch. Alongside Nuss & Brasher and Cannon & Kraft, they form a formidable American squad, determined to claim another gold medal on the Australian beachfront.
For the host nation, Adelaide 2025 represents a pivotal event. Australia`s men`s team is spearheaded by Izac Carracher and Mark Nicolaidis, while Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medalist Taliqua Clancy teams up with Georgia Milutinovic in the women`s draw. Competing before their home crowd, the Australian athletes are poised to leverage their home-court advantage, aiming for standout performances in their inaugural World Championships held on national soil.
Australian beach volleyball legend Kerri Pottharst will enhance the excitement as an event ambassador, marking the sport`s premier tournament`s first visit to Down Under.
The finalized entry lists underscore beach volleyball`s broad global appeal. Competitors from all five continents have secured their spots, featuring rising teams from nations like Mozambique, Morocco, and Benin. Wild Card selections further heighten anticipation, with the Dutch pair Katja Stam and Raisa Schoon making a return to the international stage following their strong 2024 season.
Featuring Olympic medalists, past and present world champions, and emerging star duos, the Adelaide 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships are poised to deliver ten days of elite competition and serve as a monumental celebration for the sport in Australia.
Oliver Wrenwick