The Coastal Carolina beach volleyball team, boasting a record of 21-10 and finishing with a perfect 6-0 in the Sun Belt Conference, has secured the No. 1 seed for the 2026 Sun Belt Beach Volleyball Championship. They will compete in a double-elimination tournament beginning Thursday, facing the winner of No. 4 UNCW and No. 5 Charleston. Coastal aims for its first-ever conference tournament championship, having previously reached the Sun Belt finals in 2023 and 2024. This marks their eighth conference tournament appearances overall and fourth in the Sun Belt.

By the Numbers
  • The team's record is 21-10 with a 6-0 conference finish.
  • Coastal has an all-time conference tournament record of 11-14.
State of Play
  • Coastal Carolina aims for its first championship in program history.
  • The team also won the Sun Belt regular season title for the second consecutive year.
What's Next

The Chants will begin their championship journey on Thursday, with their first match scheduled for 4:15 p.m. ET against the winner of the UNCW vs. Charleston matchup. A strong performance could set them up for a successful run in the tournament this weekend.

Bottom Line

Coastal Carolina beach volleyball is poised for a significant moment in its history, as the team seeks to capitalize on its undefeated conference season and push for a long-awaited championship title at the Sun Belt Championship.