Find your spot in the sand – all over Berlin
Looking for a game, teammates or simply a court for a quick session? Here you’ll find every way to play beach volleyball in Berlin – for free, in open groups or with coaching.
Overview: where to play in Berlin in 2026
There are plenty of ways to play beach volleyball in Berlin. Some of you may be new to the city or only here for a short while – so it helps to know a few places where you can sign up for a game on short notice. You’ll find the best courts and more information here. To find strong players above level F1, your best bets are the two largest beach volleyball groups or the right training programme for beginners and advanced players.
Berlin has 2 large beach volleyball groups that always play at the same times and the same location: “Just Play” and “Lust auf nen Vierer”. These groups sometimes reach up to 60 participants and are a great way into the Berlin beach scene. The skill levels vary a lot – from complete beginners to fairly advanced players.
There are also several groups on Facebook. These differ from the two large groups in that there are no fixed times or locations. Anyone can simply post that they’d like to play. Usually the following details are enough: time (when you want to play), location (where) and your skill level. Other members then get in touch and everything is organised directly via social media.
The last option is to join a MeetUp group to find fellow players. MeetUp groups often play at the same regular times, sign-up is flexible and can be done at short notice. These groups are best suited to levels A1 and A2.
Beach volleyball options in Berlin (2026)
All ways to play at a glance
Where can you play, what does it cost and how do you sign up? Here are all the options at a glance:
| Option | Where | When | Level | Cost | Sign-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkspark Friedrichshain | Friedrichshain (outdoor) | summer & winter | all | free bring your own net | none – just show up |
| All you can beach / Open Play | Beach Mitte & Beach 61 | set dates, year-round | beginner–advanced | day ticket | online, ~1 week ahead |
| Lust auf nen Vierer | South Beach / East 61 / Beach 61 | weekly, Sundays | A1–F1 | court fee | Facebook, Tuesdays from ~4–5pm |
| Just Play | South Beach (indoor) | Saturdays 12–3pm, winter only | A1–F1 | hall fee | by phone from Monday: 030 68089864 |
| MeetUp groups | varying courts | partly fixed, partly spontaneous | A1–A2 | varies | via meetup.com |
| Facebook groups | varying courts | spontaneous | A1–A2 | varies | post in the group |
| Weekend camps (Sandathleten) | Beach Mitte | on weekends | A2/A3, F1/F2, kids | camp fee | book online |
As of 2026. Times and prices can vary by season – please check the provider’s page before you visit.
How much does beach volleyball in Berlin cost?
The cost depends a lot on how you play. Here are a few ballpark figures (as of 2026 – each venue sets its own exact prices):
Free: Volkspark Friedrichshain – you only need to bring your own setup (net, poles).
Renting a court privately: indoor roughly €22–38 per hour depending on the hall, time and weekday; outdoor sometimes from about €10 per hour. At Beach Mitte, for example, a court costs around €26 per hour.
Open play (“All you can beach” / “Open Play”): usually a day ticket in the low double-digit euro range per session.
Coached weekend camp: a fixed camp fee as an all-in package including coaches and equipment. See current prices & dates.
When is beach volleyball season in Berlin?
In Berlin you can play all year round. The outdoor season typically runs from April/May to September – in 2026 it has already started. During the cold months play simply moves into the indoor halls (South Beach, East 61, Beach Zone Wartenberg), so you never have to stop.
Tip: in good weather the outdoor courts fill up quickly on weekends – so reserve early. You’ll find an overview on our pages about the outdoor courts and indoor halls in Berlin.
Playing beach volleyball in Volkspark Friedrichshain
The cheapest – in fact completely free – way to play beach volleyball in Berlin is Volkspark Friedrichshain. The park is a recreation area in the Friedrichshain district. In the middle of the park there is a sand-filled hollow. This “sandbox” has room for 6 beach volleyball courts.
Good to know: playing is free, BUT the courts have no poles for the nets. You have to bring everything yourself: poles, net, boundary lines. Because the courts are free and very popular, in good weather they’re often taken by 10am on weekends.
About 100 metres from the hollow there’s a toilet and a small bar with snacks and drinks. Opposite the park there are plenty of restaurants and bars. People play here in winter too – since the Covid era many have come to love playing outdoors. Just go over and ask if you can join. It usually works out without a problem!
Just play at Beach Mitte or Beach 61 – in winter too
Probably the best option is to sign up for the official offers at Beach Mitte or Beach 61. They barely differ – the only difference is the name: at Beach Mitte it’s currently called “All you can beach”, at Beach 61 / East 61 it’s “Open Play”.
The idea: you sign up in advance, ideally about a week before, since spots often sell out at short notice. Once registered, you turn up at the stated time and meet everyone else who signed up. You usually play across 10 to 20 courts reserved for the groups. As a rule you play with one person for a while, then rotate to the next – a great way to meet new people. All skill levels are usually present, from beginners to highly advanced.
Renting & booking a beach volleyball court in Berlin
Want to play with your own team or group of friends without joining an open group? Then simply rent a court. Many venues offer convenient online booking – for example via the MyCourt system at Beach Mitte or platforms like eversports. Indoor is possible year-round, outdoor from about April to September.
In terms of price, expect roughly €22–38 per hour indoors depending on the hall, time and weekday; outdoors sometimes from about €10 per hour. You’ll find an overview of the venues with addresses on our page about beach volleyball courts in Berlin.
For companies & larger groups: planning a beach volleyball event with coaching, a tournament and catering? Then our corporate event package is just right – we organise everything from court booking to the award ceremony.
Beach volleyball with “Lust auf nen Vierer”
In terms of numbers this is the biggest beach volleyball group in Berlin. You can register for the group on Facebook: Lust auf nen Vierer (Facebook group).
Play happens weekly: in winter on Sundays at two different venues (South Beach and East 61), in summer only at Beach 61 (Park Gleisdreieck), but outdoors.
Sign-up: always starts on Tuesdays, with no exact time. The admin posts (usually around 4–5pm); whoever wants to play on Sunday has to sign up as fast as possible. The first ~50 spots get a place to play – they’re often gone within 2–3 hours.
Afterwards you meet at South Beach or East 61 and play with like-minded people. You don’t need a partner and can come on your own.
Beach volleyball with “Just Play”
A fairly large group with a similar skill level (A1–F1) is the Just Play beach volleyball group. Here too play happens weekly. Sign-up is by phone and can be done from Monday of the respective week. This group only plays in winter, at South Beach – in our view the best indoor hall in Berlin.
Playing time: always Saturdays between 12pm and 3pm at South Beach.
Sign-up by phone: 030 68089864
Further information: South Beach Berlin (select Just Play at the top).
MeetUp beach volleyball groups in Berlin
There are various MeetUp groups. Most play at levels A1 and A2. Sometimes there’s no fixed date and games are organised spontaneously. Here are a few examples:
Beach volleyball groups on Facebook
There are various Facebook groups for beach volleyball. They’re at a similar level to the MeetUp groups (A1 and A2). Here too there’s often no fixed date; games are organised spontaneously. A few examples:
Beach volleyball tournaments & hobby league in Berlin
Want to do more than just knock the ball around – and actually compete? Berlin offers a wide range of tournaments, from relaxed fun tournaments for beginners to competitive events throughout the beach season.
Especially beginner-friendly are fun and hobby tournaments: you need no player or referee licence, play happens in different skill classes and various formats (women’s, men’s, mixed). To get a spot you usually just sign up online.
Popular places for tournaments in Berlin:
• Beach Mitte – regular fun tournaments in two skill classes
• Beachfreunde Berlin 23 e. V. – fun tournaments for women’s, men’s and mixed teams
• Berlin Volleyball Association (VVB) – official series and youth beach
Tip: planning your own tournament for your team or company? Then take a look at our corporate event package – we run tournaments entirely for you.
Kids’ beach volleyball training in Berlin
Unfortunately there are only a few options in Berlin for kids to learn beach volleyball. The best one is at Beach 61 (in summer) or East 61 (in winter). You can bring children from age 6 to training there. Sessions usually last 90 minutes. It’s cheaper than for adults, because Beach 61 / East 61 clearly subsidise the kids’ training – which is really great. In winter you can book the kids’ training here, in summer here.
In addition, ChampChamp runs camps abroad at selected times. ChampChamp is currently the leader here; however, the camps only take place 1–2 times a year.
Since 2026 we also offer kids’ training and kids’ camps: beach volleyball training for kids.
Beach volleyball in Berlin with strong players (F2 and up)
Are you new to Berlin or just visiting and looking for strong beach volleyball partners or opponents? Then get in touch with us personally – ideally with a few details, e.g. how many DVV points you have or which tournaments you’ve already played – and we’ll help you out. To connect strong players we’ve also set up a beach volleyball WhatsApp group in Berlin.
Getting started for beginners: rules & tips
Beach volleyball is surprisingly beginner-friendly. Officially it’s played 2 vs 2 barefoot on sand with a soft beach ball. For a relaxed start in groups, however, people often play 3–4 per team so everyone touches the ball often – perfect for getting into it.
You don’t need any special gear: sportswear (or shorts and a T-shirt) is fine, you play barefoot, and a ball can usually be borrowed on site. In summer remember sunscreen and plenty to drink. For more on technique and tactics, see our tips & tactics.
By the way: Berlin’s universities (TU, HU, FU) also offer affordable beach volleyball courses for students through their university sports programmes – a great, low-cost way to get started.
Frequently asked questions about playing beach volleyball in Berlin
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Train with one of Berlin’s largest beach communities
We offer weekend camps and training at various levels. In small groups of no more than 8 players you have constant access to experienced coaches who have played at a high level themselves. Quality over quantity – instead of mass training we focus on intensive, personal coaching.
See current training & camps