The 2026 Beach Volleyball Republic (BVR) Nuvali Open is set to open this Saturday at the Nuvali Sand Courts in Santa Rosa, Laguna, with added stakes for the champions. Gold medalists in the first leg of the BVR on Tour will earn direct qualification to the Sipalay Open scheduled from May 9 to 10 at Poblacion Beach.

The Sipalay leg in Negros will gather the country’s top beach volleyball players, including national team members, collegiate and club squads, local hopefuls, and international competitors. Registration is open for up to 12 teams per division.

Rising stars and historic champions

The BVR serves as a platform for emerging talent along the picturesque Sipalay coastline, blending competition with Philippine beach culture. Two years ago, University of Santo Tomas’ Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella completed a perfect run in the women’s division, while Australia’s New South Wales Phoenix duo of Killian Donovan and Jett Graham took the men’s title.

The 2026 Nuvali Open features 40 teams: 16 women, 16 men, and eight U18 girls squads. Notable players from Alas Pilipinas will also be competing. Fans attending the event can enter for free, making it accessible for beach volleyball enthusiasts.

As part of the weekend festivities, the BVR will host a special meet-and-greet session with the Alas Pilipinas women’s team, who captured the country’s first-ever beach volleyball gold medal at the 2025 Thailand Southeast Asian Games. The session will take place on Sunday, giving fans a chance to interact with the historic champions.