AFK BEACH 2026

A player crouches on the sand while holding a volleyball during an AFK Beach match.

Two players reach for the ball over the net during an AFK Beach volleyball match.

Two smiling volleyball players high-five during AFK Beach.

Get your team on the sand this summer

AFK Beach is back for 2026, bringing beach volleyball, team building and fundraising together for a brilliant summer event.

This year, AFK is teaming up with SideOut and Sportas to offer one full-day Charity Beach Volleyball Championships event at SideOut Beach Volleyball Club in Leyton, plus three evening tournaments at Marlborough Sports Garden, near London Bridge.

Whether you are looking for a corporate team-building day, a summer social with purpose, or a fun way to support disabled and neurodiverse children and young people, we would love to see you on the sand.

Enter a team, raise vital funds and help AFK create more opportunities for young people.

Full Day Event at SideOut

London Bridge Evening Series

A player reaches up to return a beach volleyball over the net during an AFK Beach match, with teammates in pink shirts watching.

Why take part?

AFK Beach is one of our favourite fundraising events, bringing people together through sport, teamwork and a shared commitment to supporting young people.

By taking part, your team will help AFK provide practical support for disabled and neurodiverse children and young people. This includes high-quality equipment, education and employment support, helping young people build independence, confidence and opportunity.

You will also enjoy:

A fun and memorable team-building experience
Mixed 5-a-side beach volleyball
A brilliant summer social with colleagues
The chance to support a small charity making a real difference
Friendly competition, prizes and plenty of energy on the sand

AFK Charity Beach Volleyball Championships

Wednesday 23 July 2026
10:00am to 5:00pm
SideOut Beach Volleyball Club, Ive Farm Close, E10 5HQ

Our main AFK Beach Championships day is a full day of play, lunch, team prizes and the chance to get your hands on the trophy.

Teams will play mixed 5-a-side beach volleyball. You can enter a squad of around 10 people, giving your team the chance to sub on and off throughout the day and bring along a cheer squad.

Team entry / fundraising target: £1,500 per team

This is the perfect event for companies looking for a summer team-building day that also makes a real difference.

To register your team, email [email protected]