As European beach volleyball steps into 2023, the anticipation is sky-high following an exceptional 2022 season. The Confederation of European Volleyball (CEV) has lined up an impressive list of elite-level events for the upcoming year. The roster builds on the successes and lessons from the preceding year, promising a thrilling beach volleyball season for both athletes and fans across the continent.
CEV EuroBeachVolley Returns to Vienna
Leading the pack is the CEV EuroBeachVolley event, which is set to take place in Vienna, Austria, for the second time in three years. Vienna’s renewed selection for this premier event reaffirms its status as a cornerstone for beach volleyball, having previously hosted esteemed tournaments such as the 2017 World Championship and the 2021 EuroBeachVolley, among several World Tour events.
Running from August 2nd to 6th, this competition will witness the crème de la crème of European teams battling for supremacy in both men’s and women’s categories. The lineup includes the likes of four-time European champions Anders Mol and Christian Sørum from Norway and the defending champions David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig from Sweden.
BSC Charity Beach Volleyball Tournament in Budapest
The beach volleyball season wouldn’t be complete without the BSC Charity Beach Volleyball Tournament. Set to return to Budapest, Hungary, on June 8, this tournament fosters a sense of community and charity. Teams don’t just compete for trophies and bragging rights, but also to raise funds for their chosen charities.
This annual tradition is an excellent way to encourage teamwork among employees and distinguish Business Services Centers (BSCs) as among the top teams in the country. With the event’s successful record and the expected increase in team participation, the BSC Charity Beach Volleyball Tournament is set to add another vibrant layer to the beach volleyball season.
The upcoming 2023 European beach volleyball season promises to be an action-packed year of intense competition and unparalleled sportsmanship. Also, various Hungarian sportsbooks have noticed the potential volleyball holds in general, so platforms like Hungarian Unibet now offer betting enthusiasts a chance to place bets on their own favorite volleyball tournaments. It is worth mentioning that, Budapest hosted Beach Volleyball Pro Tour in 2022, so definitellt there is interest arround this sport in this country.
Finally, as teams are training to show their best performances, fans are preparing to support their favorites, anticipating an unforgettable year of high-quality beach volleyball action.
The Beach Nations Cup Gets Bigger and Better
Also on the docket for 2023 is the Beach Nations Cup. With its inaugural edition in Vienna drawing massive crowds and earning the coveted “Event of the Year” award at the 2022 CEV European Volleyball Gala, expectations for the tournament’s return are sky-high. Plans to expand the format to include more countries and stages will only serve to heighten the anticipation and bolster the event’s global profile.
In addition to these thrilling events, platforms are primed to keep fans engaged and informed, offering a variety of options that amplify the excitement surrounding the sport. As we look ahead, it’s evident that the European beach volleyball scene is set to deliver yet another thrilling year of world-class action.
