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AVP League Completes First Indoor Week at Intuit Dome as L.A. Launch Stays Undefeated

The pop-up beach showcase inside the Inglewood arena highlights the league’s push to professionalize play ahead of its New York stop

Overview

  • Technicians trucked in 300 tons of pre-washed sand into an 18-inch wooden frame to transform the Intuit Dome floor into a regulation beach volleyball court.
  • Week 5 wrapped Saturday with L.A. Launch extending its perfect run to lead the eight-team standings.
  • Olympic medalists and former NBA athletes, including Phil Dalhausser, Kelly Cheng and Chase Budinger, featured prominently for their city-backed franchises.
  • Indoor conditions eliminated wind and sun variables, producing faster rallies, cleaner jump heights and more powerful serves.
  • The AVP plans to deploy the same portable sand-court model next week in New York’s Central Park to broaden accessibility and fan engagement.