Heraklion, November 3, 2025 – Once again, Crete takes center stage in European sports, hosting CEV Beach Volley European Cup Final 2025, which will take place from November 6 to 9 at the modern facilities of TUI Magic Life Candia Maris, member of Metaxa Hospitality Group, in Heraklion. This major event promises spectacular matches and top-level competition, bringing together Europe’s finest teams on the sand of Crete. At the same time, it represents an important initiative that strengthens sports tourism and highlights Crete as a destination of international appeal, offering spectators the chance to enjoy the No. 1 European beach volleyball club event with free admission.

The tournament is held under the auspices of the European Volleyball Confederation (C.E.V.) and Ministry of Tourism and is co-organized by the Region of Crete, the Hellenic Volleyball Federation, the Municipality of Malevizi, and Metaxa Hospitality Group.

Participating Teams

The final phase of CEV Beach Volley European Cup Final 2025 features top teams from twelve European countries, including France, Spain, Serbia, the Netherlands, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Ukraine, Romania, and Greece.

In the men’s category, the competing clubs are Montpellier Beach Volley (France), Ré Beach Club (France), ZVH Zevenhuizen (Netherlands), Aloha Beachvolleyball Club (Austria), BC Strahov (Czech Republic), Sunrise Beach Sports Academy (Ukraine), C.S.U. Resita (Romania), and 4 Sports Club Athens (Greece).

In the women’s category, the tournament will bring together Beograd Beach Volley (Serbia), KBC Oxyklinika (Lithuania), CV Majadahonda (Spain), Ré Beach Club (France), Edra Tata (Hungary), Sunrise Beach Sports Academy (Ukraine), BVC Ludus Ljubljana (Slovenia), and 4 Sports Club Athens (Greece).

The top European teams will deliver four days full of action, passion, and high-level beach volleyball, showcasing the dynamism and hospitality of Crete on an international stage.

Greek Participants

Greece will be represented by 4 Sports Club with two teams per gender. In the men’s category, Stavros Dallas will compete alongside Vangelis Sideris and Christos Tsigaridas with Panagiotis Semitekolos. In the women’s category, Maria Polonifi will play together with Zina Sotiropoulou and Anais Angelopoulou with Vivi Souli.

Event Schedule

CEV Beach Volley European Cup Final 2025 brings exciting matches and top-level European action to Heraklion, Crete, at TUI Magic Life Candia Maris. The tournament kicks off on Thursday, November 6, and Friday, November 7, with Pool Play matches across three courts, featuring men’s and women’s games throughout the first two days. On Saturday, November 8, the Play Offs and Semifinals take place. Sunday, November 9 marks the final day of the event, with all eyes on the Men’s and Women’s Grand Finals, as well as the Third-Place Matches, delivering thrilling sports action for the audience.

Read the detailed schedule here.

Beach Volleyball Full of Passion and Spectacle in Crete

CEV Beach Volley European Cup Final 2025 invites you to experience the athletic action up close at the impressive TUI Magic Life Candia Maris in Heraklion. Admission is free, offering the chance to enjoy European beach volleyball at its very best.

Official Hospitality Sponsor is TUI Magic Life Candia Maris.

Silver Sponsor is ANEK LINES.

Official Mobility Partner is SIXT, member of MOTODYNAMICS Group.

Official Water is VIKOS Natural Mineral Water.

Official Coffee Sponsor is DANDALI.

Partners are ECOLAB, KRIVEK Group of Companies, SPORTADORE, KORRES.

Educational Partner is Metropolitan College.

Health Partner is Cretan Medicare Medical Care in Crete.

Supporters are Anatomic Line, Assos Food Solutions, 3F Fasouletos Fresco Fruit, Spira Marble Art Gallery – Grigoris Kouskouris, ReHORECA, Agricultural Cooperative of Lassithi Plateau and Kalimera Frouta.

About TUI MAGIC LIFE Candia Maris and Metaxa Hospitality Group

TUI MAGIC LIFE Candia Maris, a member of the Metaxa Hospitality Group, is a 5* resort located on the beach of Ammoudara, close to the city of Heraklion and the international airport. The resort is designed for guests aged 16 and over, with a primary focus on entertainment and wellness.

Metaxa Hospitality Group is a leading Greek group of authentic hospitality services that celebrates 50 years of uninterrupted operation this year. Recognized as “Greece’s Leading Hotel Group” by the World Travel Awards 2021 - 2024, and one of the “45 most sustainable businesses in Greece” for 2025, according to the QualityNet ESG Index, it operates luxury resorts and 5-star hotels with more than 1,100 beds in Crete (Creta Maris Resort, TUI Magic Life Candia Maris) and Santorini (Santo Collection Resorts & Villas). It was founded in Crete in 1975 by the late Nikolaos Metaxas. His legacy is carried on by his family, led by Mr. Andreas Metaxas, who has guided the Group into a new era of dynamic growth. The Group, recognized with dozens of international awards and certifications, operates according to the principles of Sustainable Development, where employees, the local community and visitors are at the heart of its activities. https://www.metaxahospitality.gr