October 24th.
2026
NORCECA Executive Committee and Board of Administration Hold
Annual Meeting Ahead of Congress
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 24, 2026. – The NORCECA Executive Committee and Board of Administration held their annual meeting virtually on Saturday, October 24, as part of preparations for the upcoming NORCECA Congress. More Español
October 24th.
2026
Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico, and Puerto Rico Advance to
NORCECA Tour Men’s Semifinals
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 24, 2026. – The Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico, and Puerto Rico secured their spots in the men’s semifinals of the eighth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour in Punta Cana. More Español
October 24th.
2026
United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Cuba Set for Women’s
Semifinals in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 24, 2026. – The women’s semifinals are set at the eighth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour in Punta Cana, with the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Cuba advancing after Saturday’s quarterfinal action. More Español
October 23th.
2026
Patriotas Upset Defending Champions Yauco as
Corozal Defeats Naranjito in LVSM Action
YAUCO, Puerto Rico, October 23, 2026. – The Patriotas de Lares opened the 2026 Men’s Vollehyball Superior League (LVSM) season with an impressive straight-set victory over defending champions Cafeteros de Yauco, spoiling their home opener in front of more than 3,000 fans at the Raúl “Pipote” Oliveras Coliseum. More Español
October 23th.
2026
Six Women’s Pairs Remain Undefeated on Day 1 of the Punta Cana
Tour
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 23, 2026 – Representatives from the Dominican Republic, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the United States, and Canada finished the opening day of the eighth stage of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour. More Español
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October 23th.
2026
Men’s competition gets off to a tight start at
the Punta Cana Tour
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 23, 2026 – Six men’s pairs—representing the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and Cuba, remained undefeated at the start of the eighth leg of the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour, currently being held on the sand courts set up on the beach in Punta Cana. More Español
October 22th.
2026
Eighth Stop
of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Tour Begins Friday in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 22, 2026. – The eighth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour gets underway Friday in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, bringing together 29 teams for three days of competition through Sunday, October 25. A total of 15 men’s and 14 women’s teams completed their registration on Thursday and are set to begin pool play Friday at 8:30 a.m. local time. More Español
October 21th.
2026
Gigantes de
Carolina Open LVSM Season with Victory Over Adjuntas
CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, October 21, 2026. – The Gigantes de Carolina opened the 2026 Liga de Voleibol Superior Masculina (LVSM) season with a four-set victory over the Gigantes de Adjuntas at Coliseo Guillermo Angulo, winning 25-21, 19-25, 25-22, 25-23 . More Español
October 21th.
2026
Fourteen Countries to Participate in
International Level III Volleyball Coaches Course in Dominican
Republic
SANTO
DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 21, 2026.– A total of 38
coaches from 14 countries will participate in the International
Level III Volleyball Coaches Course, scheduled for November 3-10
in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, organized by the
NORCECA-FIVB International Center of Sports Excellence.
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October 21th.
2026
Eight
NORCECA Duos to Compete in Beach Volleyball at Dakar 2026 Youth
Olympic Games
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, October 21, 2026.– The United States,
Nicaragua, Guatemala and the Cayman Islands in the men’s
competition, along with Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the
Dominican Republic in the women’s competition, will represent
NORCECA at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games beach volleyball
tournament, scheduled for October 31 to November 4 at Saly Beach
West in Senegal.
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October 20th.
2026
NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour to Conclude in Juan Dolio with
Double Points Toward Lima 2027
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 20, 2026.– The final stage of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour will take place from December 14 to 18 in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic, and will play a decisive role in the qualification process for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games. More Español
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October 20th.
2026
Cristóbal Marte Highlights Olympic Qualifications and Educational Scholarships Among His Greatest Legacies - HOLYOKE, Massachusetts, USA, October 20, 2026.– During an interview held as part of the International Volleyball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 induction activities, Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, NORCECA President and First Vice President of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), identified the Dominican Republic’s four Olympic qualifications. More Español
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October 20th.
2026
Volleyball and Beach Volleyball legends and leaders inducted into International Volleyball Hall of Fame - HOLYOKE, Massachusetts, USA, October 20, 2026.- Nine prominent figures from across international volleyball, beach volleyball and ParaVolley were honoured at the International Volleyball Hall of Fame’s (IVHF) 40th induction ceremony on Saturday, 17 October, recognising achievements ranging from Olympic and world championship success to coaching, refereeing and sports leadership. More Español
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October 20th.
2026
Puerto Rico’s 2026 LVSM Opens a New Season of Rivalries, Tradition and Major Challenges - SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, October 20, 2026. – The wait is over. Puerto Rico’s Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM) will kick off its 2026 season this Wednesday, October 21, launching an exciting campaign that will bring together six historic franchises competing for the national championship. More Español
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October
20th.
2026
32 Teams Bound for the 2027 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Cup in Poland - LAUSANNE, Switzerland, October 20, 2026.- With the qualification period now closed, the line-up for the 2027 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Cup is complete. Thirty-one national teams will travel to Poland next September to join the hosts in the fight for the sport’s biggest prize, in a country where volleyball is part of the national sporting identity. More Español
October 18th.
2026
Tatiana
Sayles Named MVP of AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, October 18, 2026.– Costa Rica’s Tatiana Sayles was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 3rd AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four, which concluded with Costa Rica claiming its first title following a thrilling five-set victory over host Nicaragua. More Español
October 18th.
2026
Costa Rica Dethrones Nicaragua in
Thrilling Five-Set Final to Claim AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four
Title
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, October 18, 2026.– Costa Rica was crowned champion of the 3rd AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four after defeating host Nicaragua in a thrilling five-set final, 3-2 (25-21, 19-25, 20-25, 27-25, 20-18), in a dramatic showdown that kept the excitement alive until the final point and ended Nicaragua’s reign of two consecutive titles. More Español
October 18th.
2026
Guatemala
Claims Final Four Women’s Bronze After Five-Set Victory Over
Belize
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, October 18, 2026.– Guatemala captured the bronze medal at the 3rd AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four after defeating Belize in an exciting five-set battle, 3-2 (25-19, 22-25, 25-18, 22-25, 15-11), led by María Santa Cruz, who scored 24 points at the Volleyball Gymnasium of the Nicaraguan Sports Institute (IND). More Español
October 16th.
2026
Junk Sisters Win Women's U23 NORCECA Beach
Volleyball Title in All-Twins Final Against
Mexico
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, October 18, 2026.– Twin sisters Avery and Addison Junk of the United States celebrated their first appearance on the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour by capturing the women's U23 title with an undefeated record, without dropping a single set, at the Beach Volleyball Stadium Flor Blanca in San Salvador. More Español
October 18th.
2026
Carlos Andrés/Lares Complete Perfect Run to Win U23 NORCECA
Beach Volleyball Title
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, October 18, 2026.– Mexico’s Carlos Andrés Ayala and Inés Vargas Lares captured the men’s gold medal at the 2026 U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour, completing an undefeated campaign without dropping a single set at the Beach Volleyball Stadium Flor Blanca in San Salvador, El Salvador. More Español
October 17th.
2026
Nicaragua Comes Back to Defeat Costa Rica; Both Advance to
Women’s Final Four Final
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, October 17, 2026.– Nicaragua staged one of the most thrilling comebacks of the year, rallying from two sets down to defeat Costa Rica 3-2 (14-25, 20-25, 25-19, 27-25, 15-8), sparked by an inspired Samantha Vargas, who contributed 21 points. Both teams will meet again on Sunday in the championship match of the AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four. More Español
October 17th.
2026
Belize Powers Past
Guatemala, Keeps Final Hopes Alive
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, October 17, 2026.– Belize earned a convincing straight-set victory over Guatemala 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-18) in the fifth match of the round-robin stage of the 2026 AFECAVOL Women’s Central American Final Four Championship, keeping its hopes of competing for the gold medal alive. More Español
October 17th.
2026
Mexico Faces Canada, USA Meets Nicaragua in U23 NORCECA Men’s
Semifinals
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, October 17, 2026.– Mexico, Canada, the United States and Nicaragua advanced to the men’s semifinals of the 2026 U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour at the Beach Volleyball Stadium Flor Blanca in San Salvador. More Español
October 17th.
2026
USA, Canada, El Salvador and Mexico Advance to Women’s
Semifinals at U23 NORCECA Beach Tour
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, October 17, 2026.– The United States, Canada, host El Salvador and Mexico secured their places in the women’s semifinals of the 2026 U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour following Saturday’s quarterfinal matches. More Español
October 16th.
2026
Nicaragua Bounces Back Against Guatemala, Keeps Final Hopes
Alive
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, October 16, 2026.– Nicaragua bounced back from its opening loss with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-13, 25-15) straight-set victory over Guatemala on the second day of the AFECAVOL Women’s Central American Final Four Championship at the Volleyball Gymnasium of the Nicaraguan Sports Institute (IND). More Español
October 16th.
2026
Costa Rica Defeats Belize in Straight Sets and Remains Unbeaten
at Women’s Final Four
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, October 16, 2026.– Costa Rica maintained its unbeaten record at the AFECAVOL Women’s Central American Final Four Championship with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-14) victory over Belize in the opening match of the second day of competition at the Volleyball Gymnasium of the Nicaraguan Sports Institute (IND). More Español
October 16th.
2026
Mexico Advances to Quarterfinals; El Salvador, Nicaragua and USA
Lead Their Pools
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, October 16, 2026.– Mexico's Carlos Andrés Ayala and Inés Antonio Vargas Lares secured their spot in the men's quarterfinals of the 2026 U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour, while duos from El Salvador, Nicaragua and the United States took the lead in their respective pools after finishing unbeaten. More Español
October 16th.
2026
USA, Mexico, Canada and El Salvador Women's Duos Go Unbeaten on
Opening Day of U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, October 16, 2026.– The United States, Mexico, Canada and host El Salvador each finished unbeaten with two victories on the opening day of the 2026 U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour at the Flor Blanca Beach Volleyball Stadium in San Salvador. Twin sisters Avery and Addison Junk of the United States. More Español
October 16th.
2026
NORCECA Expresses Sorrow
Over the Passing
of Ángel Iglesias Guerra
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 16, 2026.– The North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) expresses its deepest sorrow over the passing of Ángel Iglesias Guerra, a former member of Cuba’s men’s national volleyball team, distinguished sports administrator and former member of the NORCECA Board of Administration. More Español
October
15th.
2026
Fatoumata Camara’s 36 Points Lead Belize to
Victory Over Nicaragua in AFECAVOL Women’s Final
Four
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, October 15, 2026.– Led by an outstanding 36-point performance from Fatoumata Camara, Belize defeated host Nicaragua 3-1 (25-22, 25-22, 17-25, 26-24). More Español
October 15th.
2026
Costa Rica Comes from Behind to Defeat Guatemala at the AFECAVOL
Women’s Final Four
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, October 15, 2026.– Costa Rica bounced back after dropping the first set to defeat Guatemala 3-1 (19-25, 25-19, 25-20, 25-18) in the opening match of the AFECAVOL Women’s Central American Final Four Championship. Guatemala took the lead. More Español
October 15th.
2026
31 Teams Set to Compete at U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball
Continental Tour in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, October 15, 2026.- The 2026 U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour is set to begin Friday, October 16, at the Beach Volleyball Stadium “Flor Blanca” in San Salvador, El Salvador, bringing together 31 teams representing 14 countries. More Español
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October
14th.
2026
AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four Champion to Qualify for 2027 Pan
American Cup
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, October 14, 2026.- The AFECAVOL Women’s Central American Final Four Championship, which begins this Thursday, October 15, at the Volleyball Gymnasium of the Nicaraguan Sports Institute (IND), featuring Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Belize and Guatemala, will award the champion a direct berth to the 2027 Women’s Pan American Cup. More Español
October 14th.
2026
Good governance and future growth in focus as FIVB Board of
Administration looks ahead to World Congress
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, October 14, 2026.- Guided by the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032, the FIVB Board of Administration met to advance key priorities for the Global Volleyball Movement, focusing on strengthening good governance, improving regulations. More Español
October 13th.
2026
El Salvador Welcomes the 2026 U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball
Continental Tour
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, October 13, 2026.- El Salvador will host the 2026 U23 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour from October 16 to 18 at the Beach Volleyball Stadium "Flor Blanca" in San Salvador, bringing together 32 teams from North America. More Español
October
13th.
2026
Puerto Rico Prepares for LA 2028 Beach Volleyball Qualifier at
NORCECA Tour in Punta Cana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, October 13, 2026.- Puerto Rico’s top beach volleyball teams will compete from October 22 to 26 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, at the eighth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, their final international competition before the highly anticipated qualifying tournament for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. More Español
October 12th.
2026
NORCECA Tour and Qualification Processes
Highlight Beach Volleyball Commission Meeting
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 12, 2026.– The NORCECA Beach Volleyball Commission held its annual meeting virtually, reviewing the Continental Tour's competition systems and regulations, qualification processes for major international events. More Español