VANCOUVER OPEN

July 10-12, 2026

Kitsilano Beach

Prize Pool

$20,000 CDN

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May 25, 2026

The countdown is on! We’re less than two months away from the return of the Vancouver Open to the scenic sands of Kits Beach, taking place July 10–12.

The 33rd edition of Western Canada’s premier beach volleyball tournament arrives in 2026 with a refreshed look, featuring a more streamlined event layout and a restructured prize pool, while preserving the vibes that define the Vancouver Open. We’re proud to welcome a new roster of sponsors whose brands reflect the lifestyle of Kitsilano and the beach volleyball community.

More updates are coming soon as we approach the start of the 2026 Vancouver Open, and we can’t wait to share everything we’ve been building. We’ve reimagined our spectator experience with expanded bar service, enhanced in‑seat ordering, and improved sightlines of Centre Court, set against the stunning backdrop of English Bay. These updates reflect the current economic environment and will allow us to continue to run the Vancouver Open while supporting volleyball programs throughout the province. Our priority is to deliver a well-run, competitive event for all participants and continue building support, including securing new sponsors and partners.

*Note to Athletes: Registration for the 2026 Vancouver Open is now OPEN. Registration can be completed on SportLomo and will remain open until Friday, June 26 at 12pm.

Commonly Asked Questions Regarding the 2026 Vancouver Open

1. Why are you streamling the event?

Based on the current economic environment, we have to ensure that we are prioritizing our core programming across the province.
For many years, Volleyball BC has provided significant funds to make the Vancouver Open possible.

2. Why don’t the entry fees cover the cost of the event?

While entry fees are a component of the revenue for the Vancouver Open, in order to run the tournament funding is provided by Volleyball BC and our sponsors.
For many years, Volleyball BC has provided significant funds to make the Vancouver Open possible.

3. Why are you having trouble securing sponsorships in line with previous years?

We’re thankful for the many sponsors who continue to support the Vancouver Open.
We are working hard to continue to build support for the event, including securing new sponsors.
At the same time, we recognize the broader economic climate and understand that many organizations are being careful with their resources.

4. Why would the Vancouver Open have an impact on other programming?

For many years, Volleyball BC has provided significant funds to make the Vancouver Open possible.
With the broader economic climate impacting sponsorships, Volleyball BC has to make sure that we are prioritizing our core programming.

Volleyball BC is excited to bring back The Vancouver Open for the 33rd time!

The Vancouver Open is the marquee event of The Beach Tour. The 33rd edition of the annual three-day event will feature the best beach volleyball players from Canada, North America and worldwide.

The top 24 teams per gender qualify for the Main Draw, while the remaining eight open slots are determined by a qualifier tournament held on Friday prior.

Youth can also play at The Vancouver Open, thanks to our 14U and 16U beach tournaments with a similar playing format. More information about this tournament below.

RESERVED SEATING

Be part of the action with reserved seating for this thrilling volleyball tournament and secure your spot before they’re gone!

Reserved Seating Pre-Sale is Now Closed.

Remaining Reserved Seating can be purchased on-site starting Friday, July 10th at the Volleyball BC Booth in the Vendor Expo Area behind Center Court - See you there!

As there are no VIP Tickets available for 2026, the reserved seating areas and most of the General Admission seating will be covered by tents to provide sun shade!

General Admission Seating

General Admission Seating will be available for purchase on-site.

Friday: Free
Saturday: $10/seat
Sunday: $15/seat

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Player Information

The top 24 teams per gender qualify for the Main Draw by FIVB results, VBC points and Wildcard selections. For the remaining eight open slots per gender, a qualifier is held on the Friday of the event weekend.

The 14U and 16U youth divisions run using a very similar format—see the Youth Open below for more details.

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FAQs

Grand Prize Purse: $20,000 CDN
Prizing Breakdown:(per gender)
First Place:
Second Place:
Third Place:
The number of teams in the Main Draw are 32 Men’s teams and 32 Women’s teams. If 32 teams or less register, then all teams will be placed directly into the Main Draw.
Qualifying Tournament:
A qualifying tournament will be held if more than 32 teams register for the tournament. The qualifying tournament format is pool play followed by a single-elimination playoff bracket, to determine the top eight teams who gain entry into the Main Draw tournament.
Main Draw Tournament:
This will be a 32-team modified pool play format with a single elimination bracket. Main draw berths will be based on points from 2025 and 2026 Volleyball BC events. Final seeding will be completed by the Volleyball BC Players Committee.
Available Berths:
Top four (4) teams from 2025 Vancouver Open* [If teams split up, they will need to qualify by another process]
Two (2) FIVB teams* [with minimum 50 points]
Two (2) USA teams* [determined by Volleyball BC, not points]
One (1) 2025 Adult Beach Provincial Champions [If teams split up, they will need to qualify by another process]
One (1) 2026 Kamloops Pro Champions [Team has to be already registered. If teams split up, they will need to qualify by another process]
One (1) 2026 Parksville Open Champions [Team has to be already registered. If teams split up, they will need to qualify by another process]
9 VBC teams [based on 2025 & 2026 participation points]
Four (4) Wildcard Berths [Volleyball BC’s discretion]
Eight (8) Qualifier Berths [Top 8 teams based on results of the qualifying tournament]
*NOTE: Berths designated for specific categories that have not been used will be transferred to discretionary wildcard berths
‍The list of teams participating in each tournament will be posted online. No draws will be available until the Players' Meetings (July 10).
Qualifier Players' Meeting:
Friday early morning. Details will be released in the tournament informal email.
Main Draw Players' Meeting:
The meeting will happen virtually. Details will be released in the tournament informal email.
Any technical information about the tournament, please contact Adrian Goodmurphy at agoodmurphy@volleyballbc.org.
Court Size: 16m x 8 m
Official Ball: Mikasa
Rules: Volleyball Canada Beach Volleyball Rules will be followed
Officiating: All matches will be refereed by sanctioned officials
The competition venue will consist of 9 competition and 2 warm-up courts.
Parking at Kitsilano Beach is available in marked/pay lots. Free parking on the local streets is limited; vehicles are monitored, ticketed and sometimes towed. No parking passes are available.