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2026 Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament
DATES: July 31 & August 1, 2026
Registration opens Monday, May 18!
Known as the "Godfather of Beach Volleyball," Charlie Saikley was the man who over 50 years ago brought the Manhattan Beach 6-Man Volleyball Tournament to the South Bay.
Saikley’s roots in the South Bay began in the 1960s, where, as a school teacher at El Segundo High School, he also worked in the Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department during his off-hours and summers. Through his work with Parks and Recreation, Saikley created the first city-organized volleyball instruction program in Southern California and worked largely with the city’s youth, introducing them to the sport.
Saikley was legendary with the creation of tournaments that focused on the core components of beach volleyball: world-class talent combined with the beach lifestyle. In a nod to his original vision for the event that began in 1974, his family has worked alongside the Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department to bring back the all-age inclusive, family-friendly feel to the event.
The spirited revelry and unique costumes will continue on as part of the fun and tradition of recent years for the beach volleyball competition, with the additional element of youth participation joining the celebrated event. For more information, download the Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Rules and Policies and Sponsorship Opportunities and Roster (PDF).
2026 marks the eleventh year of the Jr. 6-Man, which takes place on August 2, 2026 - a nod to Saikley’s belief in fostering youth involvement within the sport. It is expected that the youth tournament will also embrace the culture of costume-oriented team participation.
Alternative modes of transportation such as biking or taxi/ride sharing is encouraged if attending the event as parking is limited.
Please be aware of street closures during the event: Charlie Saikley 6-Man Street Closure Map (PDF).
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026, 6:00 AM – MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026
PARKING LOTS: Lower Pier Parking Lots (reopen Monday, August 3, 2026, 12:00 PM)
STREETS: Manhattan Beach Boulevard (MBB) from Ocean Drive to MB Pier (reopen Monday, August 3, 2026, 10:00 AM)
MBPD may close MBB from Ocean Drive to Manhattan Avenue, based on traffic congestion
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026, 6:00 AM – SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026
PARKING LOTS: Upper Pier Parking Lots (North and South) (reopen Sunday, August 2, 2026, 12:00 PM)
STREETS: Ocean Drive from 11th Street to 12th Street (reopen Sunday, August 6, 2026, 6:00 PM)
Download the Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament Street and Parking Lot Closure Map (PDF)
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