The AVCA Small College Beach Volleyball Championships is the largest collegiate beach volleyball event in the country with 37 teams competing in over 500 total matches during the championship weekend. The event brings together the top beach teams in the country from NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and the NAIA. A champion is crowned in each division along with recognition of All-America/All-Tournament teams. The championships also include a Pairs Challenge event for participating teams.
When: April 16-18, 2027
Where: Gulf Shores Public Beach – Gulf Shores, AL
Location: Public beach area in front of The Hangout Restaurant, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Admission: Free
2026 Small College Beach Volleyball Championships Information
Championship Schedule: Click here to view the overall 2026 championship schedule. All times are listed in Central time.
Match Results: Please click here to view 2026 match results.
Division II Championship (April 17-19): Click here to view the 2026 Division II championship format. Click here for 2026 DII team seeding and pool play matchups.
Division III Championship (April 17-18): Click here to view the 2026 Division III championship format. Click here for 2026 DIII team seeding and pool play matchups.
NAIA Championship (April 17-18): Click here to view the 2026 NAIA Championship format. Click here for 2026 NAIA team seeding and pool play matchups.
Pairs Challenge (April 17): Click here to view the 2026 Pairs Challenge pool assignments and schedule.
Press release for the 2026 Championships
Social Media: Please use #AVCABeach, the official event hashtag
Please contact Jason Jones at jason.jones@avca.org with questions regarding the AVCA Small College Beach Championships.
Please click here to see a history of past AVCA Small College Beach National Championship teams along with All-America and All-Tournament selections.
Please click here for product and sponsorship engagement opportunities. Please contact AVCA Senior Sales Director Toby Bishop at toby.bishop@avca.org for additional information.
Thank you to Baden and The Hangout for their support of the AVCA Small College Beach Championships.
Special thanks to event partners Alabama’s Beaches Sports & Events and the City of Gulf Shores.
2026 DII Champions: Concordia University Irvine
2026 DII All-Americans (front row from left): Nevaeh Wolfe of University of Tampa, Hailey Wolfe of University of Tampa, Paula Perez Rosales of Saint Leo University, and Emma Laade of Saint Leo University. (back row): Kelia Giusta of Concordia University Irvine, Ashley Rossi of Concordia University Irvine, Emma Daugherty of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and Kastyn Hoffman of Texas A&M University-Kingsville
2026 DIII Champions: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
2026 DIII All-Americans (from left): Kat Kelyman, Berry; Faith Clark, Mary Hardin-Baylor; Julianna Green, Mary Hardin-Baylor; and Kara Schmit, Berry
2026 NAIA Champions: Wayland Baptist University
2026 NAIA All-Tournament (from left): Lilou Henry-Souqet-Bressand, Wayland Baptist; Averi Penner, Wayland Baptist; Aly Anderson, Park; and Grecia Maria Ung Enriqurez, Park
2026 Pairs Challenge Pool Winners:
Pool A — Brooke Green and Olivia Whisnant, Tampa
Pool B — Aubrie Sierra and Davanee McKinney, Wayland Baptist
Pool C — Abrie Green and Josie Villarreal, Saint Leo
Pool D — Ryann Gallagher and Jordyn Kwalwasser, Tusculum
Pool E — Avery Malek and Jada Whittal, Colorado Mesa
Pool F — Hayley Lipinski and Addison Chapman, Eckerd
Pool G — Maddie Dahl and Lura Underwood, Berry
Pool H —Ily Allinger and Elsa Gilmore, Vanguard
Pool I — Lauren Cook and Maddie Hankins, Tampa
Pool J — Kennedy Farley and Julie Watney, Concordia University Irvine
