2025 Laguna Open Platinum Anniversary
Sponsorship Opportunity
2025 Laguna Open Sponsorship Information
The 2025 Laguna Open will continue to expand the unique volleyball experience and momentum we have created on Main Beach. We are committing to elevating the experience for all members of the volleyball community and delivering a top-tier event to showcase your brand.
On behalf of The Laguna Open, thank you for your consideration.
2024 Sponsors
2025 Dates and Highlights
Sept 12-14, 2025
No competing AVP or international tournaments scheduled
$80,000* Challenger**
Will place The Laguna Open as one of the top 4 prize money purses on the AVP Tour
1 of only 4 Challenger Tournaments on the AVP tour
*We are targeting $80,000 in prize money. The City of Laguna Beach does not contribute to the tournament and 100% of the prize purse is donated by individual contributors and businesses.
**We are excited to share that we are in negotiations with the AVP to become one of only 4 Challenger events on the tour, with our men’s and women’s winners receiving Main Draw entry into the Huntington Beach Pro Series tournament.
2025 Dates and Highlights cont….
• Qualifier: Friday, Sept 12, 2025 | Main Draw: Saturday Sept 13 and Sunday Sept 14. 2025
• 84 total teams | 42 Men | 42 Women (Equal prize money)
• AVP affiliated Tournament with full branded equipment across all courts
• 5,000 spectators per day
• Sponsor Village scalable to six 10 x 10 tents
• AVP Announcers and Staff
• 65 Volunteers contributing 2,000 hours of community service The 2025 Tournament will have an elevated viewing experience by including fixed seating on the south side of Championship Court. (Bleachers or chairs)
Sponsorship Details
The profile of the Laguna Open spectator is on average a high-net-worth volleyball enthusiast that lives within 15 miles of the tournament. This individual is highly engaged in community endeavors, health and wellness and giving back, and maintains personal networks of a similar profile. Sponsorship contributions are tax deductible! For inquiries, Please contact Patrick Canavan @
• Dedicated VIP Box for up to 10 guests
• Name displayed on Ball Barriers, A-Frames and volunteer t-shirts
• Brand displayed on tourney bracket board
• Name recognition on the website and Social Media
• Sponsor only merchandise
• Dedicated VIP Box for up to 10 guests
• Name recognition on the website and Social Media
• Brand Displayed on A-frames surrounding Main Court
• Sponsor only merchandise
• Shared VIP Box for up to 5 guests
• Brand Displayed on A-frames surrounding Main Court
• Name recognition on the website and Social Media
• Sponsor only merchandise
Battle of the Bays Sponsorship Details
The “Battle of the Bays” is a community centric 4-person tournament which showcases local players from Main Beach, Emerald Bay, Victoria Beach and Three Arch Bay competing to be crowned champion. This tourney is played Sunday in round robin format with the championship being held on Main Court directly after the Laguna Open Women’s and Men’s finals. As it is a local player tourney, it attracts large and engaged crowds that cheeron their teams throughout the day. The 2025 Laguna Open will have a 2 dedicated courts for the Battle of the Bays which will provide expanded sponsor and brand visibility not available in past tourneys
We are seeking a local sponsor that is focusing on further engaging with the Laguna community for this unique branding opportunity. We believe that this event will provide significant visibility with local and engaged high-net worth participants, spectators and supporters. Sponsorship contributions are tax deductible!
Battle of the Bays
$12,000
• Dedicated VIP Box for up to 10 guests Friday to Sunday
• Brand displayed on 2 dedicated courts from Friday to Sunday
• Branded Ball Barriers, A-Frames ( could include Volunteer t-shirts)
• Brand displayed on Battle of Bays Bracket Board
• Name recognition on the website and Social Media
• Sponsor only merchandise
Unrivaled Experience
The Laguna Open is one of the few tournaments where fans can get very close to the action and see their volleyball heroes up close. The naturally beautiful setting of rolling hills and the narrow Main Beach combined with the "old school" no grandstands design ethos creates a "toes in the sand" approach to the tournament fostering a connection between the fans and players, which drives an energy that is felt across the tournament.
History
The Laguna Open is a treasured tournament and occupies a special place in the history of beach volleyball. Laguna Beach is home to one of the first beach volleyball tournaments held in the United States and considered one of the true landmarks of the game to this day. The Laguna Open currently has the distinction of being the world's longest running beach volleyball tournament, with 2025 being its 70th year, Platinum Anniversary.
Many of the sports legends have played the Laguna Open, including, Olympians, World Champions, NCAA Champions and AVP Tournament winners. With its unique Main Beach setup, The Laguna Open is one of the few tournaments where fans can get very close to the action and see their volleyball heroes up close. The naturally beautiful setting of rolling hills and the narrow Main Beach combined with the "old school" no grandstands design ethos creates a "toes in the sand" approach to the tournament fostering a connection between the fans and players, which drives an energy that is felt across the tournament.
It has been a central theme of the Laguna Open to honor and remain committed to its grassroots beginning while evolving to attract the best players in the game. Providing a tournament where the players, sponsors, fans, volunteers and partners become part of our community, is our mission.
Heritage
In 1955, the first Laguna Open was held, won by Gene Selznick & Bernie Holtzman.
Legends of the game have played the Laguna Open including Gene Selznick, Ron Lang, Ron Von Hagen, Greg Lee, Jim Menges, Sinjin Smith, Randy Stoklos and Karch Kiraly.
Laguna local Dain Blanton won Olympic gold in the 2000 Sydney Games, also adding collegiate and AVP titles to his achievements resulting in a rare triple championship!
Recognizing the past
The Laguna Open would like to acknowledge many of the great players that have graced our sand through the years.
Kelly Cheng, Barbara May, Kathy Gregory, Nancy Cohen, Nina Matthies, Kathy Hanley, Janice Harrer, Elaine Rocque, Karolyn Kirby, Jackie Silva, Bonnie Counts, Gabby Roney, Lynne Galli, Lisa Rutledge, Steve Obradovich, Dain Blanton, Ron Von Hagen, Ron Lang, Gene Selznick, Butch May, Mike O'Hara, Greg and John Lee, Rudy Suwara, Jay Hanseth, Jon Lee, Jim Menges, Leonard Amato, Bob Vogelsand, Chris Marlowe, Andy Fishburn, Pat Powers, Karch Kiraly, Sinjin Smith, Randy Stoklos, Tim Hovland, Mike Dodd, Larry Mear, Ricci Luyties, Brent Frohoff, Scott Ayakatubby, Sean Fallowfield, Scott Freiderichsen, Brian Lewis, Scott Fortune, Taylor and Trevor Crabb, Ed Ratledge, Ryan Doherty, Casey Patterson, Hawk Hatcher, Chase Frishman, Brian Wisely, Mike Garcia.
Special acknowledgement to former Director Kirk Morgan for his 16 years of dedication to making the Laguna Open a special event for so many.