About the Championships
The AVCA Small College Beach Volleyball Championships is the largest collegiate beach volleyball event in the country with 33 teams competing in 455 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/Where?
Upcoming Championships:
- April 17 - 19, 2026: Gulf Shores, AL - Click here for details
Past Championships:
- 2025 @ Gulf Shores, AL
- Champions: Tampa (DII), Mary Hardin-Baylor (DIII), Webber International (NAIA)
- 2024 @ Hickory Point Beach
- Champions: Tampa (DII), Mary Hardin-Baylor (DIII), Webber International (NAIA)
- 2023 @ Hickory Point Beach
- Champions: Tampa (DII), Hendrix (DIII), Webber International (NAIA)
- 2022 @ Hickory Point Beach
- Champions: Colorado Mesa (DII), Stevenson (DIII), Webber International (NAIA)
- 2021 @ Hickory Point Beach
- Champions: Tampa (DII-DIII), Ottawa - AZ (NAIA)
- 2019 @ Hickory Point Beach
- Champions: Tampa (DII-DIII), Ottawa - AZ (NAIA)
- 2018 @ Hickory Point Beach
- Champions: Texas A&M Kingsville (DII-DIII), Webber International (NAIA)
- All History
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