Walk of Fame Ceremony Red Carpet Ceremony Honoring the 2025 MBO by AVP Winners
Thursday, August 13, 2026 • 3:30 PM • Manhattan Beach Pier
This year's tournament will be celebrating 66 years of beach volleyball tradition, honoring greats of the past and present! The celebration begins with the Volleyball Walk of Fame red carpet ceremony at the Manhattan Beach Pier Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM to honor 2025’s men’s and women’s champions - Chase Budinger, Miles Evans, Taryn Brasher, and Kristin Nuss.
Manhattan Beach Open (MBO) by AVP
The 2026 MBO Beach Volleyball tournament will be August 14 - August 16.
Reigning as the epicenter of our sport, the AVP Manhattan Beach Open reclaims its throne with the promise of solidifying four athletes into the history of beach volleyball on the Manhattan Beach Pier. Packed with decorated Olympians and former event champions, this is guaranteed to be a momentous and historic event for all fans. Be advised, several streets and parking lots will be closed during the event. Download the MBO by AVP Street and Parking Lot Closure Map (PDF).
Parking and Street Closures: Download the MBO by AVP Street and Parking Lot Closure Map (PDF). View the Interactive Parking Map to find alternative parking lots around town. If you're biking to Manhattan Beach, check out the available bike parking around town.
Tickets: General admission is free but fans can select from a variety of ticket options for an elevated experience. Get more information on tickets and ticket sales by visiting the MBO by AVP website.
Event Format: Main Draw is 32 teams
Event Schedule and Match-Ups: When schedules and information are finalized, everything will update on the MBO by AVP Brackets website.
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Thursday, August 13th
Qualification Tournament
Open to the Public, no VIP tickets available for sale
Competition 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
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Saturday, August 15th
Main Draw Tournament
Elimination Rounds
Competition 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
*Venue Open 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
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Friday, August 14th
Main Draw Tournament
Opening Rounds
Competition 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
*Venue Open 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
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Sunday, August 16th
Main Draw Tournament
Final Rounds - 5th place matches, Semi-Finals, Finals
Competition 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
*Venue Open 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
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Parking can wait—Ride the Wave instead!
The MB Wave Rider offers affordable, on-demand rides throughout Manhattan Beach, making it easy to get to community events without circling for a parking space.
How to Ride the Wave
- Download the app — Get the Circuit app on iOS or Android at ridecircuit.com
- Request your ride — Enter your destination anywhere in the City — no fixed stops or schedules
- Pay in-app — $5 ($2.50 for older adults ages 55+) per person per ride, charged through the app — no cash needed
Service hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Friday and Saturday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Service area:
- Manhattan Beach City limits
- Metro K Line Douglas Station