AutoNation sponsors FTL Major2018-11-26 16:00:00 |
The Beach Volleyball Major Series announces long-time partner, AutoNation, will be presenting sponsor for the 2019 Fort Lauderdale Major
News Overview
Bring on Fort Lauderdale Major 2019!2018-09-17 15:25:00 | @barringer_a
Starved of beach volleyball? Want time to go quicker? We’re here to help…
American heroes' biggest sacrifice2018-03-29 14:40:00 | @barringer_a
Winning on home sand at the Fort Lauderdale Major meant a lot for Nick Lucena and Phil Dalhausser – but for more reasons than you think
Summer tops the charts again2018-03-13 11:39:00 | @barringer_a
Fort Lauderdale Major bronze medalist performance highlighted by KINEXON
Up and Away!2018-03-08 10:40:00 | @grtorres
Barbara and Fernanda aim to keep progressing after their #FTLMajor victory
Third time’s a charm2018-03-05 01:01:00 | @barringer_a
Duo Doha bound hours after ending wait for #FTLMajor gold
Summer Ross tops #FTLMajor stats2018-03-05 00:26:00 | @grtorres
The American was the best scorer, best attacker and best blocker in Florida
Italians settle for silver2018-03-04 21:06:00 | @grtorres
Lupo and Nicolai had a solid week in the #FTLMajor, but couldn’t handle Nick and Phil
Lucena/Dalhausser win #FTLMajor2018-03-04 18:36:00 | @barringer_a
A dream come true for Americans
Latvians back to the podium in #FTLMajor2018-03-04 18:28:00 | @grtorres
Samoilovs and Smedins prevail in the bronze medal match in Florida to start the season strong
The final step2018-03-04 03:46:00 | @grtorres
Dalhausser and Lucena are one win away of the gold medal in the #FTLMajor
European wait for US gold one step closer2018-03-04 02:53:00 | @barringer_a
Lupo/Nicolai on the brink of glory on US sand after semi triumph
'Golden' silver for Taiana & Carol2018-03-04 00:01:00 | @grtorres
From country-quota to the silver medal, what a week for the Brazilians in the #FTLMajor!
Barbara/Fernanda win #FTLMajor2018-03-03 22:19:00 | @barringer_a
Battle of Brazil goes to Barbara and Fernanda
Summer/Sweat win bronze for USA!2018-03-03 22:06:00 | @barringer_a
Americans win podium place to deny Europe a medal
Latvians roar in to the semis2018-03-03 20:55:00 | @grtorres
Samoilovs and Smedins took down Polish duo to stay in contention for medals in the #FTLMajor
Teacher Pedro proud of George2018-03-03 20:19:00 | @barringer_a
Brazilians come back from the dead to stun America
An All-Brazilian final…again2018-03-03 19:15:00 | @grtorres
Fernanda and Barbara knockout Ross and Sweat and will face Taiana/Carol Horta for the gold
One more to go for Taiana and Carol2018-03-03 17:39:00 | @grtorres
The Brazilian duo got their eighth win the in the #FTLMajor to advance to the final
Whatever, weather2018-03-03 17:30:00 | @barringer_a
Beach elite thawing out in Fort Lauderdale
Get ready for Super Saturday!2018-03-03 04:45:00 | @grtorres
The women's champions will be crowned on Saturday - one of 10 huge games taking place at the #FTLMajor
American dream lives on2018-03-03 04:11:00 | @barringer_a
Summer/Ross stun Canada to reach the semifinals
Qualifiers to meet in #FTLMajor semifinal2018-03-03 01:24:00 | @grtorres
Bieneck/Schneider and Taiana/Carol Horta set to compete for a spot in the gold medal match
Following the script2018-03-02 22:46:00 | @grtorres
Kantor and Losiak play Plavins and Tocs for the third time in 2018 and advance to the quarterfinals
Lupo/Nicolai triumph in Italian derby2018-03-02 22:32:00 | @barringer_a
Olympic silver medalists on a roll in Florida
Playing for a different ending2018-03-02 22:10:00 | @grtorres
Barbara and Fernanda advance to the quarter-finals, but expect to get further than in 2017
Qualifiers storm into last eight2018-03-02 20:21:00 | @grtorres
Taiana and Carol Horta will face Borger/Kozuch for a spot in the semifinals
Keeping cool at #FTLMajor2018-03-02 19:34:00 | @barringer_a
Stay hydrated and safe in the sun is the message from the medical experts
Big win for small Brazilians2018-03-02 18:56:00 | @grtorres
Guto and Vitor came from behind to knockout Russians Liamin and Krasilnikov
Mamma mia! World champs out!2018-03-02 16:59:00 | @barringer_a
Italian wildcards stun Evandro/Andre to advance to last 16
Nick & Phil keep their cool2018-03-02 03:20:00 | @barringer_a
American favorites ease into last 16 after another night match victory
Five to follow on Friday2018-03-02 03:17:00 | @grtorres
All it's all happening on day four of the Fort Lauderdale Major...
US and Brazil grab last Round of 16 spots2018-03-02 02:19:00 | @grtorres
Sweat/Ross and Agatha/Duda get the final berths after an intense night section
European duo win Coach of the Year prize2018-03-02 01:21:00 | @barringer_a
Coaches honored by their counterparts for 2017 success
Experience wins the day for USA2018-03-02 00:56:00 | @barringer_a
Old heads on top as Americans fightback on Center Court
Young Russians knockout Czechs2018-03-01 22:45:00 | @grtorres
Kholomina and Makroguzova have advanced to the Round of 16 with an impressive win
Gibb & Crabb take world champs down2018-03-01 21:30:00 | @grtorres
It was another victory for the Americans in the Red Bull Beach Arena
Olympic champs on a roll2018-03-01 20:19:00 | @grtorres
Alison and Bruno get their second #FTLMajor win over Dutch Brouwer and Meeuwsen
Brazilian party!2018-03-01 17:20:00 | @grtorres
Three teams from the South American team survived after the conclusion of women’s pool play in Fort Lauderdale
Sharp as usual2018-03-01 03:15:00 | @grtorres
Dalhausser and Lucena return to the sands with their regular firepower at the #FTLMajor
Watch an Olympic re-match on day three!2018-03-01 03:03:00 | @barringer_a
Here’s three important games you can’t miss at on day Thursday
Lupo/Nicolai kick-off season in style2018-03-01 02:12:00 | @barringer_a
Hard-working Italians too good for US wildcards
Three women's games to catch on Thursday!2018-03-01 01:41:00 | @grtorres
As the elimination games start, Thursday morning will be interesting in the #FTLMajor
Nick & Phil ready for FTL2018-03-01 00:17:00 | @barringer_a
American top seeds going for gold on home sand
US duos storm in last 16!2018-03-01 00:11:00 | @grtorres
Fendrick/Branagh and Claes/Hughes among the pool leaders in Fort Lauderdale
Plavins has found his man!2018-02-28 23:21:00 | @gtorres
Six years after his Olympic medal, the veteran Latvian is enjoying a great start with Edgars Tocs
The big Russian plan2018-02-28 22:27:00 | @grtorres
After a successful 2017 season, Stoyanovskiy and Yarzutkin start 2018 with different partners – but that’s just temporary
Gibb and Crabb’s win opens the Red Bull Beach Arena2018-02-28 21:35:00 | @grtorres
The American team prevailed over Belgium’s Koekelkoren and Van Walle in the first match on Center Court
Meeting on a different surface2018-02-28 19:13:00 | @grtorres
Germans Borger and Kozuch end USA’s Ross and Klineman’s winning streak
Germans upset Agatha and Duda2018-02-28 18:11:00 | @grtorres
An early defeat to Behrens and Ittlinger on Pool G puts the Brazilians is a tough spot
Germans out to make history in the US2018-02-28 17:12:00 | @barringer_a
Laboureur/Sude going for gold at Fort Lauderdale Major after bronze last year
A familiar #FTLMajor debut for Melissa2018-02-28 16:35:00 | @grtorres
The Canadian played against her former partner Taylor Pischke on her first match in Fort Lauderdale
Five must-see matches at #FTLMajor2018-02-28 13:00:00 | @grtorres
As the men’s main draw kicks off, here are some matchups you cannot miss
Women’s matches you can’t miss!2018-02-28 13:00:00 | @barringer_a
Day one of pool play – check out these beach battles!
Canadian Pool Party!2018-02-28 02:24:00 | @barringer_a
Three teams from Canada dominate the women’s pool play draw
Strong men’s pools in #FTLMajor2018-02-28 02:11:00 | @grtorres
Competition will reach its climax with 32 teams fighting for spots in the elimination round
Twice as nice for Norway2018-02-28 01:12:00 | @grtorres
Two teams from the country survived the qualifier and will join Sorum/Mol in the main draw
US double whammy for Austrians2018-02-28 00:46:00 | @barringer_a
Martin Ermacora and Moritz Pristauz beat two American teams to make the main draw
Welcome, Sanne!2018-02-28 00:34:00 | @grtorres
The Dutch Olympian advanced to the main draw on her first-ever Beach Major Series appearance
Major upset for Alvaro & Saymon2018-02-27 23:52:00 | @grtorres
The reigning champions of the Fort Lauderdale Major were eliminated in the qualifier
Reigning champs Czech out of #FTLMajor!2018-02-27 22:58:00 | @barringer_a
Ondrej Perusic and David Schweiner stun Brazil
A new partner for Pedro Solberg2018-02-27 22:10:00 | @grtorres
The Brazilian debuted his new team with George Wanderley and advanced to the main draw in Fort Lauderdale
Hochevar and Day ready for the next step2018-02-27 21:35:00 | @grtorres
After achieving success in the National Tour, the Americans now want to shine in the Beach Major Series
From farm to Fort Lauderdale2018-02-27 21:01:00 | @barringer_a
Scottish girls set their sights on Australia
Canadians survive windy battle at #FTLMajor2018-02-27 19:38:00 | @grtorres
Broder and Pischke prevail over Japanese Ishii and Murakami to advance to the main draw
Intracoastal Beach Affair2018-02-27 11:30:00 | @barringer_a
Casey Patterson and Stafford Slick join Anouk Vergé-Dépré and Joana Heidrich waterside in Fort Lauderdale
Belgian medal hopes for the #FTLMajor2018-02-27 11:05:00 | @grtorres
After steady progress since 2015, van Walle and Koekelkoren are confident the podium waits for them
Sacrificing everything for beach volleyball2018-02-27 03:56:00 | @barringer_a
Meet the English duo living the dream at the Fort Lauderdale Major
Heavyweights on #FTLMajor qualifier2018-02-27 01:12:00 | @grtorres
Reigning champions and Olympians will be among the teams competed for main draw spots on Tuesday
Quick success for Taiana and Carol Horta2018-02-26 23:54:00 | @grtorres
The duo joined forces for the Fort Lauderdale Major and got started by winning the Brazilian country-quota
The final push for Crabb and Del Sol2018-02-26 22:08:00 | @grtorres
In their second and last tournament together, the Americans prevailed in the #FTLMajor country-quota
Men’s teams to watch in the #FTLMajor2018-02-26 20:00:00 | @grtorres
From the local heroes to the early surprise of the season, here are the teams you should keep an eye on this week
Five women’s teams to watch at #FTLMajor2018-02-26 18:00:00 | @barringer_a
Check out these women's teams this week!
Main draw mission for Menegatti2018-02-25 23:03:00 | @barringer_a
Italian star hopes the good times will return in 2018
#FTLMajor bound with medals!2018-02-24 22:29:00 | @grtorres
Seven teams that will compete in Fort Lauderdale finished the weekend in the podium in Iran and Brazil
Exclusive: Tri Bourne is back!2018-02-24 22:07:00 | @barringer_a
American star tells us he’s got the all clear to make a comeback
Meet the Norwegian masters of America2018-02-24 17:10:00 | @barringer_a
Only one European team has ever won gold on a World Tour tournament in America in FIVB history. We spoke to legendary Norwegians Björn Maaseide and Jan Kvalheim and asked them how they did it
Back where it all started!2018-02-24 09:00:00 | @gtorres
World champions Andre and Evandro return to Fort Lauderdale, where they first played together
Shake up to this season’s Pool Play!2018-02-24 08:00:00 | @barringer_a
Introducing a twist to the Beach Majors Series group stages
Pole position for #FTLMajor2018-02-23 18:33:00 | @barringer_a
Fort Lauderdale Major favorites Kantor/Losiak on why it’s good to stick together
A new start for Varenhorst…again2018-02-23 08:00:00 | @gtorres
The Dutch blocker enters the 2018 season with his third different partner in three years
An old new world for Sanne Keizer2018-02-22 17:00:00 | @grtorres
The Dutch Olympian, who returned to the sands after a four-year break, is set to debut in the Beach Major Series in Fort Lauderdale
Friends reunited chase #FTLMajor medal2018-02-21 10:00:00 | @grtorres
14 years after they first played together, Lauren Fendrick and Nicole Branagh will be back on the sand together next week
Humana-Paredes pumped for #FTLMajor debut!2018-02-20 11:09:00 | @Barringer_A
From studying to the Florida sand in a year for Canadian star
Can they do it again?2018-02-14 15:50:00 |
Alvaro Filho and Saymon return to Fort Lauderdale aiming to repeat their qualification-to-gold medal campaign
Alison & Bruno are back!2018-02-12 11:35:00 |
Alison and Bruno are ready to bounce back….and they want it now!
First on the scene!2018-02-09 09:50:00 |
Czech Republic’s Kolocova and Kvapilova are already in Florida preparing to the #FTLMajor
Thriller! Casey on #FTLMajor chance2018-02-08 17:56:00 |
Casey Patterson on a new teammate, family life and Fort Lauderdale
Insider Tips: Places to Eat in Fort Lauderdale2018-02-07 16:46:00 | Beach Major Series
When in Florida, do as the Floridians do
Meet the women set for #FTLMajor2018-02-06 16:41:00 |
American and Dutch teams receive main draw wildcards
Wildcards for Casey and Slick!2018-02-06 16:40:00 |
Check out which men are in the hat for Fort Lauderdale
Home away from home2018-02-05 09:00:00 |
From a remarkable win to a special moment on his personal life, Fort Lauderdale is Alvaro Filho’s place in the world
Insider Tips: Things to do in Fort Lauderdale2018-01-31 09:00:00 | Beach Major Series
When in Florida, do as the Floridians do
Baby break over for Liliana 2018-01-30 16:40:00 |
Spanish star returns to the beach in Fort Lauderdale after having her first baby
Find out who’s in for Fort Lauderdale!2018-01-29 14:30:00 |
Behold the tentative entry list for the #FTLMajor…
#FTLMajor 2018 prep is on!2018-01-23 17:58:00 |
Beach volleyball teams are traveling around the world in training camps getting ready for Fort Lauderdale!
Kerri happy to play the waiting game2018-01-19 14:16:00 |
Patience is key this time for three-time Olympic champ
Big fight prep at the beach for David Haye2017-03-03 10:44:00 | Beach Major Series
Boxing champ Haye swaps sparring for serving and spiking!
“#FTLMajor is our Super Bowl!”2017-02-27 13:55:00 | Beach Major Series
Fort Lauderdale bosses tell it like it is!
Top five stories at the #FTLMajor: Number 1!2017-02-24 11:31:00 | Beach Major Series
Those nights under the lights our favorite moment from the Fort Lauderdale
Top five stories at the #FTLMajor: Number 22017-02-23 16:08:00 | Beach Major Series
Samba sensations start the season in style
Top five stories at the #FTLMajor: Number 32017-02-22 10:43:00 | Beach Major Series
USA! USA!
Kerri thanks #FTLMajor fans2017-02-21 17:04:00 | Beach Major Series
Olympic legend pays tribute to sell-out Center Court crowds
Top five stories at the #FTLMajor: Number 42017-02-21 14:50:00 | Beach Major Series
We count down our top five moments from the first tournament of the season
Cocktails with the Champions raises $25,0002017-02-21 11:08:00 | Beach Major Series
Huge proceeds from Cocktails with the Champions to benefit cancer charity
Top five stories at the #FTLMajor: Number 52017-02-20 12:04:00 | Beach Major Series
We countdown our top five moments from the first tournament of the season
This was the #FTLMajor2017-02-17 14:27:00 | Beach Major Series
The best of social media from six days in the Fort Lauderdale sun
Sax on the Beach: Star Power2017-02-14 18:30:00 | Ben Saxton exclusively for Swatch Major Series
Read the second installment of Ben Saxton's Swatch Major Series blog
Brazil reign supreme at #FTLMajor2017-02-13 18:45:00 | Beach Major Series
What a week it was for the Brazilians in Fort Lauderdale
The perfect start at #FTLMajor2017-02-13 00:13:00 | Beach Major Series
2017 begins with a bang!
#FTLMajor gold for Larissa/Talita2017-02-12 22:19:00 | Beach Major Series
Brazilian golden girls too hot for Agatha/Duda
Brazil set for golden #FTLMajor sweep2017-02-12 18:01:00 | Beach Major Series
Larissa/Talita versus Agatha/Duda in another all-Brazilian final
Kerri out as Brazil win a thriller2017-02-12 02:43:00 | Beach Major Series
Disappointment for Walsh/Ross but Sweat/Ross keep the American dream alive on Sunday
#FTLMajor triumph for Alvaro/Saymon2017-02-12 00:16:00 | Beach Major Series
Samba stars come from no where to clinch gold in Fort Lauderdale
German girls doing it for Europe!2017-02-11 21:21:00 | Beach Major Series
Laboureur/Sude shoot into Sunday’s semis
All-Brazilian men's #FTLMajor final2017-02-11 18:40:00 | Beach Major Series
Gold will go to Brazil...
Julius Brink explores Fort Lauderdale2017-02-11 14:05:00 | Beach Major Series
Former Olympic champ takes us on a whistlestop tour around town
It’s USA v Brazil on Super Saturday2017-02-11 04:42:00 | Beach Major Series
Men’s medal matches decided on Saturday at #FTLMajor
The master and the apprentice2017-02-11 01:28:00 | Beach Major Series
Rising star Duda and Olympic silver medalist Agatha are teaching each other new things
Hayemaker hits the #FTLMajor2017-02-10 23:50:00 | Beach Major Series
Boxing came to the beach on Friday as David ‘The Hayemaker’ Haye dropped by for a very special appearance at the Fort Lauderdale Major
Men’s quarterfinal quest2017-02-10 20:55:00 | Beach Major Series
We’re down to the final eight in the men’s competition
Kira out as Brazil take control2017-02-10 19:04:00 | Beach Major Series
Women’s elimination round dominated by US and Brazil
Beach legends treated to cliff diving masterclass2017-02-10 17:51:00 | Beach Major Series
Casey, Theo and Julius get taught by the ‘Turbo Spinner’
US girls are five alive at #FTLMajor2017-02-10 02:04:00 | Beach Major Series
American girls progress doing the business on the beach
Shock, shock, horror, horror!2017-02-10 01:21:00 | Beach Major Series
End of the #FTLMajor road for Olympians
American pool party at #FTLMajor2017-02-09 18:55:00 | Beach Major Series
Men’s pool play: done!
Have fun and keep it loose2017-02-09 17:08:00 | Beach Major Series
Saxton/Schalk set for the new season
Thursday in focus at #FTLMajor2017-02-09 07:30:00 | Beach Major Series
Five matches you can’t afford to miss on day three of the Fort Lauderdale Major
Oh what a night!2017-02-09 03:47:00 | Beach Major Series
The beauty of beach volleyball illuminated at #FTLMajor
Family affair at #FTLMajor2017-02-09 00:49:00 | Beach Major Series
Brother, sisters and cousins in action at the Fort Lauderdale Major
Five outta five for the American boys2017-02-08 20:54:00 | Beach Major Series
American teams rock the morning session at Fort Lauderdale Major
Super start for new girls at #FTLMajor2017-02-08 20:00:00 | Beach Major Series
There’s no stopping the debutants at the Fort Lauderdale Major
There's so much more to the #FTLMajor2017-02-08 17:33:00 | There's so much more to the #FTLMajor
It’s a whirlwind of adventure off the sand at the Fort Lauderdale Major
Five #FTLMajor matches you can’t miss2017-02-08 04:16:00 | Beach Major Series
We highlight the go-to games on the first day of pool play at the Fort Lauderdale Major
Tasty tussles guaranteed in #FTLMajor main draw2017-02-08 03:10:00 | Beach Major Series
Get a load of who’s playing who in the Fort Lauderdale Major pool play
Awesome Austrians advance to main draw2017-02-08 02:19:00 | Beach Major Series
Europeans dominate men’s qualification at Fort Lauderdale Major
Olympic silver medalist Barbara seals Pool Play place2017-02-08 00:47:00 | Beach Major Series
Brazilians march through to main draw
Get to know Brooke Sweat2017-02-07 19:37:00 | Beach Major Series
American star and 2016 Olympian Brooke Sweat dishes the dirt
What makes Big Phil tick?2017-02-06 20:36:00 | Beach Major Series
Find out what makes beach volleyball legend Phil Dalhausser tick
The wait for #FTLMajor is almost over2017-02-06 17:44:00 | Beach Major Series
Don’t miss a thing at the #FTLMajor
Five alive for #FTLMajor2017-02-05 20:22:00 | Beach Major Series
Beach volleyball’s return to the limelight is within touching distance
Love at first spike2017-02-05 17:59:00 | Beach Major Series
#FTLMajor wildcards and new American partnership Casey Patterson and Theo Brunner explain their new partnership ahead of the 2017 season
The Janoskians to wreak havoc at #FTLMajor2017-02-05 00:04:00 | Beach Major Series
Aussie rulebreakers headline the list of famous faces in Fort Lauderdale
Kerri clash to light up #FTLMajor2017-02-03 22:05:00 | Beach Major Series
Watch Olympic legend and enjoy a night of cocktails
Legend Ricardo pumped for #FTLMajor debut2017-02-02 18:32:00 | Beach Major Series
Brazilian wildcard can’t wait for his first taste of Fort Lauderdale
Check out more #spikethesun shots2017-01-31 12:16:00 | Beach Major Series
Yet more stunning images from our iconic Spike the Sun photoshoot with Phil and Lauren
Beach Volleyball legend Phil Dalhausser Spikes the Sun2017-01-30 10:30:00 | Beach Major Series
Here at the Swatch Major Series we like to do things differently...
Samba stars set to sizzle at #FTLMajor2017-01-27 15:04:00 | Beach Major Series
The best of Brazil are heading for the Fort Lauderdale Major
Julia answers Kira’s #FTLMajor call2017-01-25 10:46:00 | Beach Major Series
German Olympic hero Kira Walkenhorst knew exactly who to turn to when looking for a partner in Fort Lauderdale. We caught up with Julia Groβner ahead of the first Major Series tournament of the season…
Phil focused on #FTLMajor2017-01-24 17:32:00 | Beach Major Series
A win in Fort Lauderdale would cement this legend’s position at the top of the beach volleyball record books
Lights, camera, action at #FTLMajor2017-01-23 15:28:00 | Beach Major Series
Swatch Major Series history will be made in Fort Lauderdale
New wave of women at #FTLMajor2017-01-20 14:42:00 | Beach Major Series
Brand new partnerships set for Fort Lauderdale Major
Legends receive #FTLMajor wildcard2017-01-20 14:36:00 | Beach Major Series
Ricardo and Harley join forces for Fort Lauderdale Major
Alison & Bruno ready to rock #FTLMajor 2017-01-19 14:14:00 | Beach Major Series
Olympic and Swatch World Tour Finals champs all set for Fort Lauderdale
Splits, selfies and staying together2017-01-11 15:16:00 | Beach Major Series
The latest social stories from the beach stars
Meet the men out to win #FTLMajor 2017-01-10 14:29:00 | Beach Major Series
Can Alison/Bruno start the season with yet more gold?
Women roll up for #FTLMajor2017-01-10 11:15:00 | Beach Major Series
61 entries, 33 new teams and many medals among them…
See you in February, April!2017-01-03 11:00:00 | Beach Major Series
Tuesday Talent: April Ross
There’s nobody quite like Casey2016-12-27 11:00:00 | Beach Major Series
Tuesday Talent: Casey Patterson
Kerri and April all set for #FTLMajor2016-12-21 11:26:00 | Beach Major Series
Olympic bronze heroes to go for gold in Florida after all
50 days to #FTLMajor!2016-12-19 15:15:00 | Beach Major Series
It’s so close we can almost feel the sand between our toes!
Laura’s Florida dream in jeopardy2016-12-14 15:53:00 | Beach Major Series
Shoulder set-back could rule out Olympic champ in Fort Lauderdale
Brothers doing it for themselves2016-12-13 12:46:00 | Beach Major Series
Tuesday Talent: The Brothers Crabb
New US teams set for #FTLMajor2016-12-12 15:03:00 | Beach Major Series
Get a load of these new partnerships…
Tuesday Talent: Fort Lauderdale's finest2016-12-06 10:51:00 | Beach Major Series
Nick Lucena set for Fort Lauderdale showdown
Join the fun in Fort Lauderdale!2016-12-02 10:47:00 | Beach Major Series
Your chance to be part of the stunning start to the season!
Presenting the Fort Lauderdale Major!2016-11-21 17:40:00 | Beach Major Series
Season’s opening tournament will kick off in Florida
Sign-up for our beach volleyball newsletter!2016-11-21 15:25:00 | Beach Major Series
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President Dr. Graça and the Who’s Who of Beach Volleyball2015-10-04 18:00:00 | Swatch Major Series / FIVB
President Dr. Graça met beach volleyball legends past and present during the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals in Fort Lauderdale.
Brazil sweeps gold in stunning season highlight2015-10-04 17:00:00 | Beach Major Series
Sunday’s medal rounds at the inaugural Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals set a new standard for the sport, and provided a jawdropping preview of the level of play to come when beach volleyball takes center stage at the 2016 Olympics.
Alison & Bruno Dominate for Gold2015-10-04 15:30:00 | Beach Major Series
#1 Brazilians, Alison and Bruno deliver decisive 2-set win over local Americans Phil and Nick, earning yet another gold medal and the USD 100,000 prize purse for the gold and green.
Women’s Gold goes to Brazil!2015-10-04 14:00:00 | Beach Major Series
The Brazilian dominance continues on Center Court with Larissa and Talita defeating Germany’s Ludwig and Walkenhorst in 2 sets. (21-17, 21-18)
Bronze battles stoke huge crowd for gold medal war2015-10-04 13:30:00 | Beach Major Series
Thousands of excited fans showed up early to catch the morning’s bronze medal matches at the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals in Fort Lauderdale.
Brazil Claims Another Bronze2015-10-04 13:00:00 | Beach Major Series
The Brazilians came out on fire in the men's bronze medal match on Center Court in front of a capacity crowd. Pedro and Evandro handed Brouwer/Meeuwsen a loss and snagged 3rd place.
Brazil Bounces Canada for Bronze2015-10-04 12:00:00 | Beach Major Series
In a great 3-set match this morning, Brazil’s Agatha and Barbara claimed the bronze medal by defeating Canada’s Pavan and Bansley (22-10, 14-21, 15-10)
Finals Sunday at Fort Lauderdale2015-10-04 08:00:00 | Beach Major Series
The sixth and final day of competition will decide which teams are going to be crowned as World Tour Finals Champion.
Beach volleyball legends check out newest tournament2015-10-03 19:15:00 | Beach Major Series
Heads were turning at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park as beach volleyball players and fans alike spotted three iconic players from the past: José Geraldo Loiola of Brazil and Americans Randy Stoklos and Sinjin Smith – who, as it turns out, are pretty big fans themselves.
Men’s Gold Medal Match to be Broadcast Live on NBC2015-10-03 19:00:00 | Beach Major Series
Sunday - 2:30PM ET: World Champs vs South Florida Heroes
USA survives Semis to face Brazil on epic gold medal Sunday2015-10-03 18:30:00 | Beach Major Series
In Sunday’s gold medal matches at the prestige tournament of the FIVB World Tour, the USA will face Brazilian men, and Brazilian women will try to topple a stellar team from Germany. After the explosive action of Saturday’s Semifinals, the medal clashes will be unmissable.
World Champs vs. Local Heroes in Grand Final2015-10-03 17:10:00 | Beach Major Series
The Men’s Final is set. USA and Brazil defeat their rivals in the semifinals to set up the most anticipated finals of the year - Dalhausser/Lucena (USA) vs Alison/Bruno (BRA).
Massive Crowds Fill South Beach Park2015-10-03 15:00:00 | Beach Major Series
Over 4,000 expected on Center Court today to participate in the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals at South Beach Park.
Brazil/Germany Women’s Final Set2015-10-03 14:00:00 | Beach Major Series
It was an absolute Brazilian/German Power Show on Center Court mid-day at the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals.
World Champions will set the tone in men’s semifinals2015-10-03 12:00:00 | Beach Major Series
Morning Quarterfinals for the men in Fort Lauderdale have set up afternoon Semifinal showdowns where World Champions from Brazil will face rivals from their home country and former World Champions from the USA and the Netherlands will face off in the other men’s Semi.
Brouwer/Meeuwsen overcome fellow countrymen2015-10-03 11:00:00 | Beach Major Series
Early morning matches on Center Court gave us two new winners and set up an epic pair of semifinals scheduled for 2:30PM ET and 3:30PM ET.
Semifinals today in Fort Lauderdale!2015-10-03 08:00:00 | Beach Major Series
Looking ahead to an action-packed Playoff Saturday with several high-profile match-ups that should give us an unbelievable weekend as we move into the elimination rounds.
Looking ahead to an action-packed Playoff Saturday2015-10-02 20:00:00 | Swatch Majors Series
Several high-profile match-ups should give us an unbelievable weekend as we move into the elimination rounds.
Dutch treat, American angst on the beach in Fort Lauderdale2015-10-02 19:15:00 | Beach Major Series
Results were coming fast and furious in the FIVB’s newest tournament on Friday afternoon, with women’s Quarterfinals and the conclusion of men’s Pool play. While two pairs of Dutch men windmilled their way out of the pool, two home-country US teams were eliminated.
#1 American Women Fall2015-10-02 16:30:00 | Beach Major Series
With the women’s quarterfinal coming to a close here on day 4 of competition, the Canadians and Brazilians came out victorious.
NBC Universal Live Stream2015-10-02 13:30:00 | Beach Major Series
Universal Sports Network will be airing two exciting live matches today.
Germans stun Brazil2015-10-02 13:00:00 | Beach Major Series
The women’s matches have been the tightest and most unpredictable of the tournament. While Brazilian women clinched Pool B Friday morning, Germany upset their plans for Pool A.
Women’s Pool A Results2015-10-02 12:30:00 | Beach Major Series
Americans Lauren Fendrick and April Ross won an energetic 3-set match against the Spanish team of Liliana and Baquerizo this morning (21-11, 19-21, 15-9).
Women’s Pool B Results2015-10-02 12:00:00 | Beach Major Series
Americans Emily Day and Jen Kessy lost a 3-set heart-breaker to the Dutch team of Meppelink and Van Iersel early this morning (21-16, 20-22, 7-15).
Women’s Elimination Rounds Begin2015-10-02 08:30:00 | Beach Major Series
The pressure is on today at the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals with the women’s quarterfinals slated to begin at 2PM EDT.
It’s All or Nothing Today at Fort Lauderdale2015-10-02 08:00:00 | Beach Major Series
The fourth of six days of competition in the USD 500,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals will feature a 12-match schedule Friday with play on two courts at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park.
4 Teams Clinch Spots, Others Battle On2015-10-01 19:15:00 | Beach Major Series
Four teams from Brazil, Germany and the USA remained unbeaten through Thursday and clinched playoff births. The rest of the field must battle on through Friday and come up with wins to solidify their positions in the elimination rounds.
Dalhausser and Lucena jump from wild cards to favorites in Florida2015-10-01 18:00:00 | Beach Major Series
The USA, Germany and two teams from Brazil were the first to climb out of the pools in the most momentous tournament of the FIVB World Tour season on Thursday.
Brazil Wraps Day with Victory2015-10-01 17:15:00 | Beach Major Series
The last match of the day proved to be as exciting as everyone hoped.
American Top Seed Falls, Germany Victorious2015-10-01 13:15:00 | Beach Major Series
The German team of Ludwig/Walkenhorst handed USA’s top seeded Fendrick/Ross their first loss of the tournament today.
It's Do-or-Die Thursday2015-10-01 12:30:00 | Beach Major Series
In the men’s and women’s play at the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals, only the top three teams in each pool will advance.
Wildcard Resurgence2015-10-01 12:00:00 | Beach Major Series
USA’s wildcard team of Emily Day and Jen Kessy pulled out a tough win over Germany this morning in hopes of getting back into the top 3 in their pool.
On the Ropes2015-10-01 10:00:00 | Beach Major Series
If they can’t dig deep and pull out some wins, several teams are facing the possibility of an early exit from the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals. Only the top 3 teams from each pool will move on into the weekend.
Yet another action-packed match day ahead2015-10-01 09:15:00 | Beach Major Series
The action at Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals in Fort Lauderdale will escalate today when Pool play for men and women continues, as the winner of each pool earns a precious bye past the first elimination round.
A Look Ahead to the US Matches on Center Court2015-09-30 21:00:00 | Beach Major Series
Americans Emily Day and Jen Kessy will face off against the German up-and-comers Chantal Laboureur and Julia Sude at 11AM ET on Center Court.
Fierce Brazil vs. USA rivalry heats up in Florida 2015-09-30 20:00:00 | Beach Major Series
In a day filled with exceptional matchups, the headline event at the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals on Wednesday was a three-set thriller!
Beach volleyball rivalry blasts sky high2015-09-30 19:00:00 | Beach Major Series
As a new prestige beach volleyball tournament makes its debut in Fort Lauderdale this week, high fliers from the powerhouse nations of Brazil and the USA took their rivalry to neutral territory.
USA’s Local Heroes hand Brazil First Loss2015-09-30 16:45:00 | Beach Major Series
The most anticipated match of the day did not disappoint as world “heavyweights” Dalhausser/Lucena (USA) defeated Bruno/Alison (BRA) in three sets today (18-21, 21-16, 15-11).
Gibb and Patterson Bounce Back2015-09-30 13:00:00 | Beach Major Series
After an upset loss on Day One of the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals, the top-seeded Americans showed just what they’re made of on Wednesday Morning with a win against Spain despite injury to Casey Patterson.
USA/BRA Heavyweights Clash2015-09-30 11:00:00 | Beach Major Series
Today we get an overdose of dominating Brazilian teams taking on the favored American home teams.
Must-Win Wednesday2015-09-30 10:20:00 | Beach Major Series
For the American men’s team Patterson/Gibb and US women’s team Day/Kessy, the sense of urgency to come back with a decisive win today is very real.
Another exciting day ahead2015-09-30 08:45:00 | Beach Major Series
The Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals launched Tuesday at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park where three of the four "wild card" entrants in the international Beach Volleyball event posted opening pool play match wins.
First Results from Florida2015-09-29 20:15:00 | Beach Major Series
The first-ever Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals that got underway in Fort Lauderdale on September 29 is already shaping up to be the most important tournament of the season. Wild card upsets and medical drama were only part of the surprises, with more to come as Pool Play continues for the teams from eight nations on Wednesday.
Country Bar Tour2015-09-29 17:15:00 | Beach Major Series
Cheer on your favorite Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals players from all over the world during the global takeover at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park.
Dynamic American Duo Hit Italian Wall2015-09-29 17:00:00 | Beach Major Series
Jake Gibb and Casey Patterson hit an Italian wall today on Center Court.
Beach volleyball stars shine in the spotlight as new season highlight tournament kicks off in Fort Lauderdale2015-09-29 15:00:00 | Beach Major Series
Top international teams contend for $100,000 first-place prizes in historic first Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals on Sept. 29–Oct. 4
UPDATE: All Games on Center Court for Day One in Fort Lauderdale2015-09-29 11:45:00 | Beach Major Series
All games on Day One of the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals are being held on the spectacular sands of the oceanside Center Court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, giving spectators an exciting kickoff to the sizzling action this week.
Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals start today2015-09-29 09:50:00 | FIVB / Swatch Major Series
Ending the 2015 regular-season last week in China, the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) is back in the United States for the inaugural USD 500,000 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals.
On Top of the World2015-09-28 16:30:00 | Beach Major Series
Brazil has always been a world force in the sport of beach volleyball, but this year they have dominated on a level that can only be described as inspired.
It’s on!2015-09-28 12:30:00 | Beach Major Series
Game is on, Party is on – Fort Lauderdale is ready for the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals!
Coming to America2015-09-28 09:00:00 | Beach Major Series
Athletes from all of the world arrived in Fort Lauderdale as the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals Center Court undergoes finishing touches on the sands of South Beach Park.
2 Days to go!2015-09-27 16:30:00 | Swatch Majors Series
Who's excited for the tournament of the year?
Milestone Saturday for Lucena & Dalhausser2015-09-26 10:15:00 | FIVB
For Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals participants Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena, it was “milestone” Saturday in China.
Models to Face Off2015-09-26 09:45:00 | Beach Major Series
Two of the top US model agencies will spike on Center Court during the semi-finals at the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals. This is an exhibition match you won’t want to miss!
A Mom Who Sides Out2015-09-24 16:40:00 | Beach Major Series
Have you ever wondered how professional female athletes juggle motherhood and staying at the top of their game? We sat down with Olympic athlete, Jen Kessy, to find out what that life is really like.
Training to Win2015-09-22 10:05:00 | Beach Major Series
Is the coveted ‘beach body’ an actual fitness goal for beach athletes or is it the result of high performance training? We dig in with U.S.A. Strength & Conditioning Sport Physiologist, Timothy Pelot, to discuss that and more.
Match Schedule revealed2015-09-21 11:32:00 | Beach Major Series
Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals starts on September 29. As the match schedule is released, the countdown to the greatest event in beach volleyball history begins.
Ranghieri/Carambula withdraw2015-09-16 17:46:00 | FIVB/Swatch Major Series
With the withdrawal of the Italian team of Adrian Carambula/Alex Ranghieri, the tandem was replaced by compatriots Daniele Lupo/Paolo Nicolai.
From Every Corner2015-09-16 14:13:00 | Beach Major Series
The USA, Brazil, Canada, The Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Italy, and Germany will be represented at these 2015 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals - going head to head on the sands of one of the most beautiful beaches in South Florida.
Pools Revealed2015-09-14 13:30:00 | FIVB/Swatch Major Series
In two weeks’ time, the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals in Fort Lauderdale will set a new standard of quality in beach volleyball.
The stage is set2015-09-08 21:00:00 | Beach Major Series
The lines in the sand have been drawn. The best beach volleyball athletes in the world have earned the right to pack their bags and head to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the ultimate showdown of 2015.
Fort Lauderdale is ready2015-09-03 12:45:00 | Beach Major Series
First-ever Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals to take place on Fort Lauderdale Beach, with the top beach volleyball teams in the world to assemble in South Florida for their final face-off on the road to Rio and the 2016 Olympic Games
Fight For The Fort2015-09-01 10:49:00 | FIVB/Beach Majors
The Field for the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals in Fort Lauderdale is nearly set, but which teams will receive the much desired Wild Cards?
It All Leads to This2015-08-26 10:34:00 | Swatch WT Finals
In its first year, the Swatch Beach Volleyball Major Series has seen three incredible stops around the world and now all eyes turn toward the USA. In one month the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals, the last event of the 2015 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, takes over Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
