The 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships begin on November 14 in Adelaide, Australia. Canada sends three strong teams.
Canada’s Lineup in the Sand
Canada competes with three teams at this World Championship. Among them are Olympic silver medallists Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson, both from Toronto.
Veteran Sam Schachter (Richmond Hill, ON) pairs with Jonny Pickett (Wiarton, ON) for their first senior worlds together. The women’s duo Marie-Alex Bélanger (Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez, QC) and Lea Monkhouse (Mississauga, ON) also represent Canada, with their first match scheduled for November 14 at local midday time.
Tournament Outlook and Venue
The Championship in Adelaide runs from November 14 to November 23.The tournament features 48 teams per gender — men and women — from around the globe. Matches cover pool play, knockout rounds, and medal games.
Star Power and Key Contenders
The world-class field includes Olympic champions and top-ranked teams. On the women’s side, Brazil’s Eduarda “Duda” Lisboa and Ana Patrícia Ramos are among the heavy favourites. Among men, Norway’s Anders Mol & Christian Sørum are expected to contend for the title.
How to Watch
Fans can stream the Championship live through VBTV, which offers full worldwide coverage. In Canada, matches are available via CBC Sports and CBC Gem.
What’s at Stake for Canada
For Canada, delivering strong results could raise its profile on the world beach volleyball stage. The two-time Olympic medallists Humana-Paredes and Wilkerson are under pressure to match—or exceed—their past performances.
Bélanger and Monkhouse have momentum after qualifying through NORCECA, while Schachter and Pickett aim to make their mark at their first senior world event.
