Masters Games 2026 – Volleyball

Volleyball Otago is excited to be hosting both the Indoor Volleyball and Beach Volleyball competitions at the New Zealand Masters Games 2026, right here in Dunedin. Working alongside the Masters Games Team and Dunedin City Council, we’re proud to deliver two fantastic events where players of all levels can get involved — from competitive teams chasing medals to social players looking for fun and camaraderie.

🏐 Indoor Volleyball

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📅 Dates: Saturday 31 January – Sunday 1 February 2026
📍 Venue: Edgar Centre, Dunedin
⏰ Time: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm each day (approx.)
💲 Fee: $30.00 per person

Registrations

• Team registrations close Friday 16th January 2026
• Team lists due by Saturday 31st January 2026

Age Groups & Divisions

• Under 50 and Over 50 age groups
• Minimum ages: 30+ (men), 25+ (women)
• Teams compete in the age group of their youngest member

Grades

• Competitive (Men / Women / Mixed)
• Social-Competitive (Men / Women / Mixed)
• Social (Men / Women / Mixed)

Key Information

• Up to 12 players per team.
• You can only play in one team.
• Mixed teams must have at least two women on court at all times.
• Games are best of 5 sets, or played to 2 hours (whatever comes first).
• Draw released 23 January 2026.
• VO will provide first and second referees.
• Teams need to provide 4 people per duty (2 scorers & 2 line people).
• Depending on team registrations, grades may need to be combined.

👉 See the full event details here: Indoor Volleyball – NZMG 2026

🏖️ Beach Volleyball

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📅 Date: Monday 2 February 2026
📍 Venue: Brighton Beach (opposite Brighton SLSC, 1001 Brighton Road)
⏰ Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
💲 Fee: $20.00 per person

Registrations

• Close Monday 19th January 2026

Events

• Women’s Pairs: 25–39, 40+
• Men’s Pairs: 30–44, 45+
• Mixed Fours: average combined age under 175, or 176+

Key Information

• Minimum ages: 30+ (men), 25+ (women).
• Enter Pairs OR Mixed Fours, not both.
• Mixed 4's can have up to 6 players registered.
• For pairs, teams will play in the age group of their youngest competitior 
• Matches played to 40 points or 20 minutes (whatever comes first). 
• Depending on team entries, teams should get at least 5 games. 
• Beach courts are smaller than indoor courts (8m x 16m).
• Teams will duty games as well (i.e. oversee the game, settle any disputes, score etc.).
• Depending on team registrations, grades may need to be combined.

👉 See the full event details here: Beach Volleyball – NZMG 2026

📝 Registration Information

To take part in either Indoor or Beach Volleyball, you must register through the official Masters Games portal.

Registration Fees

• Early Bird (10 Sept – 27 Nov 2025): $70
• Standard (28 Nov – 15 Jan 2026): $100
• Final (from 16 Jan 2026): $130
• Supporters Fee: $45 (non-playing supporters/officials, includes Games Hub access)

How to Register

1. Go to the official registration portal: Masters Games 2026 Registration
2. Create your account and select your event (Indoor or Beach Volleyball - but ideally both😉).
3. Complete registration steps
4. Review entry details
5. Pay and confirm

Your Games registration also includes your accreditation pass, entry pack, and access to the Games Hub with entertainment and social events throughout the week.

👉 See additional registration details here: Registration Information - NZMG 2026