Welcome to Budapest.
Your complete practical guide to the CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final 2026 — arrival and check-in, the official hotel, meals, transport, training, the match protocol and everything worth seeing in the city.
Dear guests,
On behalf of the Hungarian Volleyball Federation, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to Budapest for the CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final 2026. We are ready to host you and to make this the best experience in town.
Hungary is investing heavily in the promotion of our sport, and we aim to become a point of reference in European beach volleyball. From the Beach Pro Tour tournaments to the Nations Cup Finals, being "part of the games" has become a genuine pleasure for everyone in the organisation.
On these pages you will find everything you need for your stay in Budapest. I wish you a pleasant time in Hungary and great success on court — see you on the sand!
The handful of things every delegation needs on day one. Details for each are further down the page.
Your delegation's official check-in for the competition. Please arrive together — one country and one gender at a time.
Water & sustainability: to avoid single-use plastic, the event uses refillable water dispensers. Every player receives a reusable water bottle at the Preliminary Inquiry — please use it throughout. Only the pairs playing a match receive pre-set bottled water, and only for the duration of that match.
Have these ready when you arrive.
Kit colours: the Competition Management will tell you which of your two kit colours to wear for each match — so always keep both colours with you.
The Teams & Officials Hotel — your base for the week, a short walk from both the City Park and the venue.
The Local Organiser provides hotel accommodation and meals for up to six (6) delegation members per team.
Extras are on you: mini-bar, phone calls, laundry and similar are each person's own cost, settled at check-out.
All meals are served at Hotel Lions Garden and are taken with coupons. Everyone collects their coupons for 15–18 July during the Preliminary Inquiry. If you play on a further competition day, you collect that day's coupons at the hotel information desk.
For one weekend a full beach-volleyball arena rises in Budapest's City Park: a centre court wrapped in grandstands, alongside the side competition courts — right beside Vajdahunyad Castle and the Széchenyi Baths.
The courts are on the Napozórét in Városliget, by Olof Palme sétány — about 1.3 km, a 15-minute walk from Hotel Lions Garden straight through the City Park. No shuttle: it's easy walking distance.
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Scan to open the hotel → venue walking route on your phone.
Transport for official delegation members is provided by the organiser. Here's how it works.
Airport pick-up: at the airport, LOC colleagues will be waiting to greet the delegations, holding a "Nations Cup Final" sign.
One point of contact for all transfers.
Heading home: plan to reach the airport around 2 hours before your flight, and wait at the hotel entrance in good time to catch your bus.
On-site training courts before the competition, plus a gym within walking distance of the hotel.
Available on site on 14 & 15 July, 09:30–18:30.
Within walking distance of the hotel. Your accreditation card is all you need to get in — no extra card or transport required.
Exactly what happens in the minutes leading up to each match, so you always know where to be. The times below count down to the first serve, marked 0.
Video sharing: match videos may be used for scouting only and are subject to rights. Coaches may film the side courts with their own cameras, and a recording of each match can be downloaded from the video platform.
A short summary of the CEV Video / Audio Footage Policy for athletes & participating federations.
The CEV may reuse captured footage across its own platforms (with credit to the creator) and can request the immediate removal of any content that breaches the guidelines, broadcast rights or safety protocols.
You're playing in one of Europe's most beautiful city parks — and the best of Budapest is right on the doorstep. A few favourites within reach of the venue.
👆 Tap any spot to read more about it.
A few things worth knowing — and a couple that'll make you smile — about your host country.
Ernő Rubik invented it in Budapest in 1974. Hundreds of millions have sold since — one of the best-selling toys of all time.
Budapest sits on over 100 thermal springs — a true spa capital, with a grand medicinal bath right next to your venue.
An old custom: many Hungarians don't clink beer mugs. Say "Egészségedre!" (cheers) instead — and clink wine freely.
In Hungarian the family name is written first — "Puskás Ferenc," not "Ferenc Puskás." It surprises everyone.
The ballpoint pen (Bíró), the modern helicopter rotor, vitamin C's discovery, even the basis of the hologram — all trace back to Hungarians.
Real "gulyás" is a soup, not a stew — and paprika is a national treasure. Try lángos (fried dough) at the market too.
Hungarian isn't related to its neighbours at all. Don't worry — a smile and "Köszönöm" (thank you) go a long way.
The little yellow M1 line under Andrássy Avenue opened in 1896 — it runs straight to Heroes' Square.
The legendary escape artist Harry Houdini was born Erik Weisz right here in Budapest in 1874 — before dazzling the world with his impossible escapes.
The small stuff that makes a trip smooth — currency, weather, plugs and a few words of Hungarian.
The people to reach for the things that matter most during your stay.
🏆 Competition matters & on-site coordination
⚖️ Competition supervision on behalf of CEV
🏐 Reserve training slots & confirm bookings
🚌 Airport transfers & hotel catering
All the latest updates about the CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final 2026 — schedules, transfers and on-site news — are shared in the official WhatsApp group for delegations.
The QR code to join will be available during the Preliminary Inquiry. Bring your phone to PI and scan it there to get added to the group.
