Top international teams, among Mor/Sorum, Herrera/Gavira, Doppler/Horst Schmidt/Solberg and Thole/Whickler, will compete in four iconic beach volleyball locations around the world, and with a total prize purse of US$ 450,000 and a new highly-coveted title at stake, play will be fast and furious. The series will engage and inspire athletes, fans and the media throughout the back-to-back tournaments. The King of the Court modus is even more exciting for both players and spectators, it’s a fast, action-packed elimination competition. The King of the Court Crown Series will consist of four stages that will run consecutively and were picked for their outstanding facilities and importance to the international beach volleyball community. Floodlit arenas in high-end stadium settings will also add to the significance and drama of the events: Utrecht, Netherlands, Jaarbeursplein (07.09.18), Belgium, Antwerp (08.09.18), Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA, Fort DeRussy, Waikiki (14.09.18), Huntington Beach, CA, USA Huntington Beach Pier (22-23.09.18).

Teams competing:
Van de Velde / Boehle (NED), Brouwer / Meeuwsen (NED), Varenhorst / Bouter (NED), Mol / Sorum (NOR), Herrera / Gavira (ESP), Doppler / Horst (AUT), Koekelkoren / Van Walle (BEL) Schmidt / Solberg (BRA), Saymon / Guto (BRA), Harly / Ricardo (BRA), Samoilovs / Plavins (LAT), Patterson / Slick (USA), Gibb / Crabb (USA), Leshukov / Semenov (RUS), Thole / Wickler (GER)