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Miami Mayhem and San Diego Smash Collide in East Hampton: Championship Weekend Hopes Are On The Line

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Okay, so the AVP circuit is officially roaring into Week 7, bringing its absolutely elite professional players to East Hampton, New York. And believe me, this ain’t some casual beach day. With championship weekend staring everyone down, every single point these teams play is massive. We’re talking pure, unadulterated stakes right here, right now, as the schedule pushes us toward the big dance.

East Hampton’s Epic Backdrop

This weekend, it’s all going down at the EHP Resort and Marina, framed by the insane beauty of Three Mile Harbor and those killer waterfront views. Seriously, what a spot for some high-stakes volleyball! This is actually the league’s second year hitting up this venue, and you know why: it delivers. This is the spot where the world’s best bring it, especially after tearing it up in Manhattan last week. We’ve got four powerhouses locked and loaded for this competition: the Austin Aces, Brooklyn Blaze, Miami Mayhem, and San Diego Smash. Each franchise is sending a men’s duo and a women’s duo, and trust me, they’re not holding back. Every one of these teams knows what’s at stake as the season marches on.

Your Playbook to Watch Every Point

Look, you *cannot* miss any of this action. Luckily, catching the AVP beach volleyball fireworks is easy. You can tune into CBS Sports Network or The CW for the weekend’s matches. And for all you cord-cutters out there, don’t even sweat it: fubo and YouTube are your go-to for streaming every single serve, block, and mind-blowing save live.

Mark your calendars, because it’s going to be wild. Saturday, July 25, kicks off with:

  • Women’s Aces vs. Blaze at 1 p.m. ET on The CW and fubo.
  • Men’s Mayhem vs. Smash follows at 2 p.m. ET on The CW and fubo. That’s a huge one, right there!
  • Later, hit up YouTube for Men’s Aces vs. Blaze at 3 p.m. ET and Women’s Mayhem vs. Smash at 4 p.m. ET.

Sunday, July 26, keeps the energy sky-high:

  • Women’s Mayhem vs. Blaze gets going at 1 p.m. ET on CBSSN and fubo.
  • Women’s Aces vs. Smash on CBSSN and fubo at 2 p.m. ET.
  • Then back to YouTube for Men’s Aces vs. Smash at 3 p.m. ET and Men’s Mayhem vs. Blaze at 4 p.m. ET. Seriously, this schedule is loaded!

The Road to Chicago: What’s Next

After East Hampton wraps up, the AVP circuit is on the home stretch. We’re talking Week 8 in Dallas, TX, on August 7-8. Then it’s the Open Finals, the last chance to really stake a claim, in Manhattan Beach, CA, on August 16. But the real prize, the 2026 Championship Weekend, is set for September 6 in Chicago, IL. Every rally, every set, every match this weekend is a crucial piece of the puzzle for these teams trying to punch their ticket to Chicago. The energy is palpable, and you’re gonna want to see how these East Hampton results shake up the whole championship picture!

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Originally reported by The Sporting News.

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