SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, April 14, 2026.-The 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Season is set to officially get underway in Costa Rica, with the first stage of the NORCECA Beach Tour scheduled for April 16–20 at La Sabana in San José.
The opening event marks the beginning of an exciting and extensive season organized by the NORCECA Confederation, featuring a total of 11 stages of the NORCECA Beach Tour across the region. The calendar also includes the Under 18 World Championship Qualifier, an Under 23 event, the prestigious Central American and Caribbean Games to be held in Santo Domingo, and the highly anticipated Olympic Qualifier in Puerto Rico.
For the first stage in Costa Rica, teams from 12 different countries are expected to participate, with a total of 32 teams—16 per gender—set to compete. Final entries will be confirmed during the preliminary inquiry scheduled for Thursday, April 16.
Competition will take place from April 17 to 19, bringing three days of high-level beach volleyball action to La Sabana, one of the region’s most iconic sporting venues.
This opening stage sets the tone for what promises to be a dynamic and competitive season, as teams across NORCECA begin their journey toward regional success and Olympic qualification.
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