AVP MANHATTAN BEACH OPEN AUG 14 – 16

WRITTEN BY JEFF ZIMERMAN: The 2026 Progressive AVP Manhattan Beach Open takes place this weekend August 14–16, at the historic Manhattan Beach Pier in California. General admission is free to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, featuring a 32-team dual-gender main draw and high-stakes double-elimination matches. Established in 1960, the AVP Manhattan Beach Open is synonymous with the word ‘iconic” in the sport of beach volleyball. The Granddaddy of them all returns with the biggest draw of the season and the highest stakes. Who will cement their name in history on the Manhattan Beach Pier this year with a victory? https://avp.com/event/2026-manhattan-beach-open/