November 5th. 2026
Thirteen Men's Teams Set to Pursue Olympic Berth in Vega Baja

VEGA BAJA, Puerto Rico, November 5, 2026. – Thirteen men's teams from across the region will compete for NORCECA's direct berth to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games when the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Olympic Qualifier gets underway Friday at the Areia Sports Complex in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. The tournament, scheduled for November 6–8, will bring together teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean, with only one Olympic berth available in the men's competition. Competition details were confirmed during Thursday's Preliminary Inquiry, where officials reviewed the tournament format and preparations for the three-day event. More Español 

November 5th. 2026
Ten Women’s Teams Begin Continental Road to Los Angeles 2028 in Vega Baja

VEGA BAJA, Puerto Rico, November 5, 2026. – The race for NORCECA's direct berth to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games begins Friday at the Areia Sports Complex in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, where ten women's teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean will compete in the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Olympic Qualifier. Competition details were confirmed during Thursday's Preliminary Inquiry, where officials outlined the tournament format. The ten teams have been divided into two pools of five, with the top three teams from each pool advancing to the knockout stage. Among the leading contenders is Canada's experienced duo of Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson. Humana-Paredes. More Español