AVP Beach Volleyball Comes to NYC: Schedule & How to Watch

Professional beach volleyball makes its debut in New York City this weekend, as the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) stages Week 6 at Wollman Rink in Central Park. Over 300 tons of sand will transform the iconic arena into several courts for two days of fierce competition. With many teams finishing their regular season, every match will be crucial heading into the league’s championship round in Chicago.

The event marks a milestone for the AVP, expanding the circuit beyond its usual coastal venues. Fans can expect high‑stakes play as squads battle for playoff positioning in the final stretch of the season. This New York showcase also highlights the league’s growing presence across the country.

Where to Watch New York’s AVP Action

Coverage is spread across three broadcast partners, offering multiple ways to catch the action. CBS, CBS Sports Network and The CW will air the matches, while cord‑cutters can stream live on fubo or YouTube.

• TV: CBS, CBS Sports Network, The CW
• Streaming: fubo, YouTube

Weekend Match‑by‑Match Schedule

Saturday, July 18

• 2 p.m. – Women: Passion vs. Smash (The CW, fubo)
• 3 p.m. – Women: Aces vs. Nitro (The CW, fubo)
• 4 p.m. – Men: Aces vs. Nitro (YouTube)
• 5 p.m. – Men: Passion vs. Smash (YouTube)

Sunday, July 19

• 1 p.m. – Women: Aces vs. Passion (CBS, fubo)
• 2 p.m. – Men: Aces vs. Passion (CBSSN, fubo)
• 3 p.m. – Women: Smash vs. Nitro (CBSSN, fubo)
• 4 p.m. – Men: Smash vs. Nitro (CBSSN, fubo)

Full 2026 AVP Schedule Overview

• May 30‑31 – Opening Weekend, Belmar, NJ
• June 6‑7 – Week 2, Aspen, CO
• June 12‑13 – Week 3, Miami, FL
• June 19 – Week 4, Las Vegas, NV
• July 11‑12 – Week 5, Los Angeles, CA
• July 18‑19 – Week 6, New York, NY
• July 25‑26 – Week 7, East Hampton, NY
• Aug. 7‑8 – Week 8, Dallas, TX
• Aug. 16 – Open Finals, Manhattan Beach, CA
• Sept. 6 – Championship Weekend, Chicago, IL

The Central Park meet serves as a key checkpoint before the championship weekend in Chicago. Seeing how the top teams perform in New York will give insight into their readiness for the final playoff stage.

Mark your calendars, find a viewing spot near Central Park, and get ready for the first-ever professional beach volleyball event in the city that never sleeps. The sand is set, the competition is on, and the AVP is bringing the heat to the Big Apple.