The port of Progreso will capture global attention, this time as the host of a major sporting event: the Challenge Yucatán 2025 World Beach Volleyball Tournament. The competition will begin on Wednesday, March 19th, and run through Sunday, March 23rd.
The details of this international tournament were announced today at a press conference led by the Governor of the State of Yucatán, Joaquín Díaz Mena; the Director General of the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sports (CONADE), Rommel Pacheco Marrufo; and the Mayor of Progreso, Erik José Rihani González.
In his welcome address, the Progreso mayor highlighted the importance of this tournament for the city, as, in addition to placing it on the map of major sporting destinations, it will boost the local economy and benefit numerous sectors, including businesses and tourism service providers.
The tournament will bring together 160 athletes, 100 coaches, 40 referees, and nine delegates from the International Beach Volleyball Federation (FIVP), positioning it as a world-class event. The world’s top 32 women’s and 32 men’s teams will participate in the competition, including Olympic and world champions.
Four courts and a stadium with a capacity for 2,000 spectators will be available, where a total of 160 matches will be played.
-Wednesday the 19th: Qualifying round (eight teams will seek to qualify for the main draw).
-Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st: Group round (eight groups of four teams).
-Saturday the 22nd: Qualifiers and quarterfinals.
-Sunday the 23rd: Semifinals and finals.
