16 teams arrive in Gulf Shores for the 2025 NCAA beach volleyball tournament

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Welcome to the 2025 NCAA beach volleyball tournament. It’s once again calling Gulf Shores home as 16 of the best teams take to the sand.

Fans of all teams are excited.

“It’s out of this world. The spectacular play that you’ll see, just watch all weekend. It’s just phenomenal. Year after year after year,” Tom Mayer said.

“Outstanding, we were here last year and it was amazing. And this year is going to be too,” USC Fan Tricia Howard said.

And it’s especially important for these fans who have family members in the game and coaching it.

“We just love following him around and the team,” Barbara Mayer said.

“Luckily, we have another son who’s an assistant coach at Cal. Cal is also here. For us, it’s doubly exciting because we get to watch both, and they don’t play each other unless they get to the finals,” Tom Mayer said.

“we’re uncle Tim and aunt Tricia to Ashley Pater. So we have a personal connection, and we’re so excited to see her play again today and to see the team play. Hopefully it’s going to be just a good of a result as last year’s.” Tim Howard said.

And speaking of last year, the returning champs, the USC Trojans, have had plenty of success on this court. They’ve won four straight championships here. And they hope to add another.

“It’s beautiful. Everything is surreal here. And hopefully the win will be surreal too,” Tricia Howard said.

The semifinals will be on Saturday, and the finals will be played on Sunday.

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