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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.

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Get in on the action with high-energy competitions all year long.

North American Sand Soccer Championship | June 5-6

Watch teams from around the world compete in fast-paced beach soccer during this action-packed coastal weekend.

East Coast Surf Championship | August 23-30

This week-long beach festival features surf contests, but you’ll also score with BMX tricks and beach volleyball.

Super Girl Surf Festival | September 5-7

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