The world's top players will head to Tlaxcala City for the first stop in the inaugural edition of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. One of two events in Mexico in March, this will be your first chance to see some great battles on the world's premier beach volleyball tour. Be sure to join us from March 16-20 for full coverage of the event.

Located in the Mexican state of Tlaxcala, in the central Mexican highlands, the venue will take the tour to the east-central area of Mexico, east of the country's capital Mexico City.

Challenge event format:

• Teams per gender: 24
• Qualification Tournament: Up to 32 teams
• First phase: Six pools of four teams each; modified pool play
• Second phase: Single elimination bracket
• Total matches per gender: 40
• Duration: 5 days

Prize purse: USD 150,000 (USD 75,000 per gender)