AVP announces upcoming television rights deals for the Men’s & Women’s Finals of The AVP Manhattan Beach Open on Sunday, August 18 on ION and The AVP Chicago Open on Sunday, September 1 on The CW Network.

The AVP is America's only national beach volleyball league. The AVP Manhattan Beach Open and AVP Chicago Open are part of the AVP Heritage Series. Stakes have never been higher, as the winners for the men's and women's titles at both Heritage Series events will have an automatic bid for the inaugural AVP League starting Fall 2024.

Making appearances in Manhattan Beach and Chicago include the four US women who competed in the Paris Olympics and the four men's US Olympians.

“We're thrilled to be back in the States and competing in the AVP again," said Olympic teammates Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss. "The AVP launched our careers, and having national television coverage of the prestigious AVP Manhattan Beach Open and the fan-favorite AVP Chicago Open will bring live viewership that continues the momentum from the Paris Games and helps grow the fan base in America.”

Coverage of the tournaments can be found on:

• ION for The AVP Manhattan Beach Open women’s and men’s finals on Sunday, August 18 from 3-5pm ET
• The CW Network for The AVP Chicago Open women’s and men’s finals on Sunday, September 1 from 3-5pm ET

The AVP broadcast team will include two-time Olympian Kevin Barnett, Olympic gold medalist Rich Lambourne and AVP play-by-play analyst Camryn Irwin.

About the AVP

AVP is the preeminent professional beach volleyball league in the world. AVP produces and markets the most entertaining beach volleyball events across our AVP League, the AVP Heritage Series and AVP America. Established in 1983 and headquartered in Southern California, AVP embodies 40 years of tradition and brings to life the convergence of competition, excitement, beauty, beach, sport, and equality for men and women. For more information, please visit avp.com and follow the AVP on Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) @avpbeach.

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