Protaras hosts the 2026 CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup preliminary phase
The 2026 CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Men’s preliminary phase for Pool B is taking place at Fig Tree Bay in Protaras, Cyprus. The event features national teams from Cyprus, Poland, Bulgaria, and Israel competing for a spot in the final phase. An opening ceremony was held on the evening of May 8, 2026. The matches are scheduled for May 9 and May 10, with 12 games in total. The tournament coincides with Europe Day, which the organizers highlighted as a symbol of unity. The winner of this pool will qualify for the CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final, scheduled to be held in Budapest, Hungary, from July 16 to July 19, 2026. Games are being broadcast globally via the CEV YouTube channel and Hellas Sat. This tournament marks the first time Cyprus has hosted a group stage of this competition.