Footvolley: The Beachside Game Everyone Loves So Much
Footvolley may have started as a casual beach game in Brazil, but today, it’s become one of the fastest-growing sports worldwide. Blending the technical skill of football with the speed and strategy of beach volleyball, footvolley has carved out a unique space in the world of sport. With our footvolley programme launching on TV this week, it’s the perfect time to explore what makes this sport both entertaining for the fans, and addictive for professional footballers.
The Origins
Footvolley was born in the 1960s on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. At the time, local footballers faced a ban on beach football. So, they improvised. They combined the no-hands rule of football with the court and net of volleyball—and just like that, footvolley was born.
What began as an improvised way to stay in shape quickly evolved into a sport of its own. Over the decades, footvolley has grown into a competitive, high-intensity game played around the world, from Europe’s coastal cities to international tournaments in South America, Asia, and beyond.
Why Footballers Love Footvolley
For footballers, footvolley is more than just a fun way to unwind—it’s a test of touch, control, and creativity. With no room for error on the sand and a net to clear with every play, the sport demands precision and fast thinking. That’s why stars like Neymar, Ronaldinho, and Marcelo have all been spotted playing footvolley off the pitch.
The sport hones the very skills that footballers prize most:
- First touch
- Body control
- Spatial awareness
- Coordination and timing
Footvolley also strengthens muscles that traditional football training might overlook, especially through playing barefoot on sand. For many players, it’s the perfect blend of competition, conditioning, and creativity—minus the pressure of a stadium crowd.
Live Action on the Sand: Watch Footvolley from Curaçao
With its roots in Brazilian street culture and its growing global appeal, footvolley is more than just a sport—it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re discovering footvolley for the first time or already a fan, this is your chance to see why it’s the off-pitch sport so many footballers love so much. Because the beautiful game doesn’t stop on grass—it just moves to the sand. And now, it’s heading to your TV screen, straight from the sunny Curaçao.
Our TV programme brings you the intensity, skill, and the vibrant energy of the tournament—all set against a stunning Caribbean backdrop. Tune in and get a front-row seat to the action, the players, and the stories behind this rising sport.
The show will be broadcasted from March 28 – April 20 on:
- Fridays: @veronica — 23:50
- Saturdays: @sbs6 — 15:00
- Sundays: @sbs9 — 15:05 and 23:50
Expect both action on the sand and scenes that will make you wish you were there. This is footvolley like you’ve never seen it before—fast, fun, and full of that Caribbean spirit. Here’s a little teaser of what’s coming:
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