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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

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Miles Partain goes to pass on the first day of the AVP Tour’s Huntington Beach Open on May 10, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Palm Beach Passion’s Brandie Wilkerson, right, scores against the L.A. Launch during an AVP League match at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
The L.A. Launch’s Terese Cannon, left, and Megan Kraft celebrate after defeating the San Diego Smash during an AVP League match on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

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.