Queen & King of the Court set to light up Active City Arena

Just one more night until the big beach volleyball spectacle starts again in the Active City Arena! Sports fans are in for a treat at Heiligengeistfeld, where Germany’s best players will compete, alongside top international stars and rising talents from around the world.

Home heroes & farewell for a legend
German Olympians Ehlers & Wickler are back in Hamburg, aiming for their fourth King of the Court title. Ranked #6 in the world, they’ll have the home crowd firmly behind them. This edition also marks the final German appearance for Latvian beach volleyball icon Aleksandrs Samoilovs, playing alongside Tocs before retiring at the end of the season.

Crown contenders to watch
The field is packed with contenders: European champions Plavins & Fokerots are chasing another title, while Chilean cousins Esteban & Marco Grimalt hope to finally claim the crown after two silver finishes. World champion and Olympic medalist Alexander Brouwer teams up again with Van de Velde. With 16 QKOTC appearances, Brouwer holds the all-time record and is still chasing his first title. Miami Beach silver medalists Logan Webber and Hagen Smith return with a score to settle after a tough early exit last time.

Women’s Field
On the women’s side, all eyes are on Latvian star Tina Graudina, former European Champion and Olympic 4th place finisher, teaming up with rising talent Liva Ebere. Two-time QKOTC bronze medalist Corinne Quiggle is back with new partner Megan Rice, aiming to become the third American team in a row to win in Hamburg. Also in the mix: Placette & Richard, they’re ready to chase the crown in Germany’s beach volleyball capital.

Schedule
The event kicks off Friday afternoon with the group stage. The semifinals take place on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, followed by the finals on Sunday evening, when we’ll find out who takes the crown as the new Queens & Kings of Hamburg 2025.

Active City Arena
Queen & King of the Court Hamburg is more than world-class beach volleyball. Around the Active City Arena, the fan zone offers a full day of sport, entertainment and festival vibes. Experience top-level padel at the Padel Copa Hamburg. Dine 50 metres above the city with Dinner in the Sky or show off your skills in the roller skating zone. Throughout the day, live DJs, food trucks and chill zones set the tone, making it the perfect place to relax between matches.

Join the fun!
Tickets are still available in the shop. Can’t make it to Hamburg? Thanks to our partner Celsius, you can watch every match live and free at https://watch.kingofthecourt.com/.