Name: Usedom Beachcup 2026
Start: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-02T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Strand von Karlshagen und Zinnowitz

Usedom Beachcup

About Usedom Beachcup

The Usedom Beachcup has been listed in the Guinness Book of Records since 2007 as the world's largest beach volleyball tournament. Around 1,400 players compete over a summer weekend on up to 95 courts directly on the beach of Karlshagen and Zinnowitz. With free participation in all games and beach parties, a supporting program for families, and the special backdrop of the Baltic Sea resorts, the Beachcup is one of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's most high-profile sporting events.

Dates 31 Jul — 02 Aug 2026

Venue Karlshagen (13075)

Prices Free

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Edition 2026

Usedom Beachcup — edition 2026

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The 25th edition of the Usedom Beachcup will bring together around 1,400 players from July 31 to August 2, 2026, in seven competition categories on up to 95 courts on Karlshagen beach. More than 3,000 games, free admission for spectators, a big beach party, and an extensive family program make the weekend a sports and beach festival on the sunny island.

Anniversary Edition — 25 Years of Beachcup

With the 2026 edition, the Usedom Beachcup celebrates its 25th anniversary. The main sponsor of the anniversary edition is Danpower. The organizer promises an expanded supporting program and special activities around the player experience.

Competition Categories

Seven cups are available: Men and women in skill levels, mixed competition, Quattro-Mixed (over 480 players in this discipline alone), seniors' cup, and the USEDOM-123.de FUNCUP. The latter is aimed at amateur players — registration is also possible on Sunday on-site.

Beach Party and Supporting Program

Opening Friday evening, games all three days starting Saturday morning at 7:30 AM. Beach party with live music in the evenings. Bouncy castles, face painting, and water sports activities (SUP, wakeboard, banana boat) for families.

Highlights Usedom Beachcup 2026

25th anniversary edition of the world's largest beach volleyball tournament (Guinness entry since 2007)
Around 1,400 players, 95 courts, more than 3,000 games
Seven competition categories — from men/women to mixed, seniors, and FUNCUP
Free admission to all games and the beach party
Ranking tournament for the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Beach State Championship
Family program with bouncy castles, water sports, and children's activities

Programme Usedom Beachcup 2026

Friday, July 31 — 6:00 PM–9:00 PM On-site registration, official opening and kick-off party in the evening
Saturday, August 1 — From 7:30 AM Preliminary and intermediate rounds in all categories, family program in parallel
Sunday, August 2 — Final rounds, FUNCUP with spontaneous registration, USEDOM-123.de FUNCUP Finals (fee 25 EUR), award ceremony

Prices Usedom Beachcup 2026

Admission to all games, the event grounds, and the beach party is free. Active participation: Registration fees depending on the cup, in advance via usedom-beachcup.de. Registration lists are, as experience shows, booked up within minutes. The USEDOM-123.de FUNCUP Finals costs 25 EUR entry fee. FUNCUP spontaneous registration possible on Sunday on-site.

Practical information

Practical information — Usedom Beachcup

Getting There

Train: Take the Usedomer Bäderbahn (UBB) from Züssow (connection to DB long-distance trains) directly to Karlshagen or Zinnowitz, both just a few minutes' walk from the beach.

Car: Via the A20 (exit Anklam), then B109/B110 to Peenemünde-Karlshagen. Parking spaces are scarce during festival times — arrive early or use public transport recommended.

Plane: Heringsdorf Airport (HDF), approx. 25 km southeast.

Registration

Registration for the tournaments opens at the beginning of May each year and is fully booked within minutes. Spontaneous registrations are only possible on-site for the Sunday FUNCUP. Register via the website usedom-beachcup.de.

Accommodation

Campsites and holiday apartments in Karlshagen, Zinnowitz, and Trassenheide. During the Beachcup weekend, it is very busy — advance booking is essential. Travel agencies such as kiju-reisen offer package deals including travel and accommodation.

A Tournament with a World Record

The Usedom Beachcup is not just any beach tournament – it is officially the world's largest beach volleyball tournament. It has held this entry in the Guinness Book of Records since 2007. What began as a regional sporting event more than two decades ago has developed into an international mass event that attracts around 1,400 athletes from all over Germany and neighboring countries to the Baltic Sea every year.

Beach Courts

Up to 95 courts are set up directly on the beach between Karlshagen and Zinnowitz. More than 3,000 games are played over three days in seven competition categories: men's, women's, and mixed competitions in various skill levels, seniors' cups, and the Quattro-Mixed with over 480 active players in this discipline alone. The Beachcup is also considered a ranking tournament for the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Beach State Championship.

Free Entry — Beach Festival for Everyone

One of the remarkable features: Admission to all games, the big beach party, and the event grounds is free. Spectators can move freely, watch professionals as well as amateur teams, and spend the entire weekend on the beach. Only a contribution of 25 EUR is charged for the USEDOM-123.de FUNCUP Finals.

Supporting Program for Families

In addition to the sporting competition, an extensive supporting program shapes the atmosphere. Bouncy castles, face painting, and mini-camps provide entertainment for children. Water sports activities — banana boat, SUP, wakeboard — complement the beach activities. In the evenings, the area transforms into a large beach party with live bands, DJ sets, and food trucks. The official opening ceremony on Friday evening and the final on Sunday mark the highlights of the weekend.

Karlshagen — The Volleyball Resort

The Baltic Sea resort of Karlshagen is located in the north of the island of Usedom between Peenemünde and Trassenheide, embedded in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district. The wide, fine sandy beach offers ideal conditions for the tournament. During the Beachcup weekend, the beach forecourts, hotels, and guesthouses in the region are usually fully booked — a boom for the regional economy of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

Organizers and Support Association

The non-profit Usedom-Beachcup Förderverein e.V. is responsible for organizing the event. It is a dedicated team of volunteers, athletes, and local partners. The association has developed the Beachcup over two decades from a regional initiative into a world record event, without losing its down-to-earth character.