28th Beach Volleyball Cup

The Beach Volleyball Cup in Hanover has been one of the absolute crowd pullers in the city centre for decades. What began in 1995 with an idea in the sand has long since become an established fixture in the region's event calendar. In May 2025, Opernplatz will once again be the venue for thrilling top-class sport - with 400 tonnes of the finest sand right in the heart of the city.

From 16 to 18 May, the square in front of the State Opera will once again be transformed into a lively beach arena, where top-class matches and a summery atmosphere will come together. As usual, organiser X-Zone will be bringing professionals, newcomers and local talent onto the pitch - all free of charge.

00 tonnes of sand, top players & celebrities: what you can expect

The Beach Volleyball Cup offers not only sporting highlights, but also an extensive supporting programme: action areas, hands-on activities and food trucks ensure an all-round successful weekend. The atmosphere is also guaranteed - with music, entertainment and good humour right on the court.

The traditional celebrity match is also a must. In 2024, Steffen Krach, Axel von der Ohe and ex-96 player Christian Schulz were among those on the court. This year, Olympic champion Julius Brink will once again be a real crowd favourite. According to Brink, the event is one of his favourite tournaments - "because of the atmosphere and closeness to the audience".

Beach Volleyball Cup 2025 - The programme at a glance

Friday, 16.05.25 from 10.00 a.m.
Tournament start for school teams from Hanover, followed by sponsor matches and media partner matches.

Saturday, 17.05.25 from 9.00 a.m. to approx. 8.00 p.m.
Main field of the women's and men's competitions with preliminary rounds and exciting decisions in the round of 16 and quarter-finals.

Sunday, 18.05.25 from 9.00 a.m. to approx. 5.00 p.m.
Final day of the Beach Volleyball Cups - with semi-finals and finals. The celebrity match with Julius Brink awaits you from 2.30 pm.

Why the Beach Volleyball Cup is a must-attend event

It's not just the thrilling action on the pitch that makes the Beach Volleyball Cup a highlight. There is also €2,500 in prize money, valuable ranking points for the North-West German Championship and the German series as well as a special atmosphere that is second to none.

Visitors can look forward to relaxed seating areas, culinary offerings and sporting entertainment at the highest level. Thanks to its central location on Opernplatz, access is extremely easy - and all this with free admission.