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Sporting Events in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach scores big with athletes and fans alike. Our coastal location, mild weather and top-tier sports facilities make Virginia Beach a year-round sports hotspot. Planning your next sports-filled getaway? Score tickets to thrilling events like beach volleyball, surfing competitions and more — all with the beach as your backdrop.

Catch high-energy events like the Jackalope Festival, Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships, and the North American Sand Soccer Championships—then celebrate the day at a local sports bar right on the beach.

Ready to cheer? It’s game on in Virginia Beach.

Mark Your Calendar

From high-flying stunts to beachside beats and iconic races, these events bring the energy all year long.

Yuengling Shamrock Marathon | March 19–21, 2027

Lace up for a festive weekend of racing, cheering and green (yes, green) beer at this legendary springtime race event.

Jackalope Festival | June 4-6, 2027

Extreme sports, live music and oceanfront energy collide at Jackalope, a free three-day adrenaline rush on the sand.

North American Sand Soccer Championship | June 11–13, 2027

Feel the thrill of fast-paced beach soccer as top teams from around the world compete right on the sand.

East Coast Surf Championship

A legendary Virginia Beach tradition: elite surfing, live music, beach sports and vibrant coastal culture at one of the longest-running surf competitions in the world.

Super Girl Surf Festival

A celebration of women in surf featuring elite competition, wellness workouts, speaker panels, and live entertainment set against vibrant Virginia Beach waves.

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