2026 NC beach volleyball championship: Bracket, schedule, selections

The 2026 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship field of 16 teams was announced on Sunday, April 26, 2026, via a selection show on NCAA.com. The tournament begins on Friday, May 1 with first-round matches and concludes with the championship on Sunday, May 3 at Gulf Place in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Eight of the 16 teams earned automatic bids through conference championships, with all teams seeded Nos. 1-16 in the bracket.