The Canary Wharf skyline will provide a spectacular backdrop as some of the world’s best beach volleyball players descend on London for the city’s inaugural Queen & King of the Court (QKOTC) tournament.

A total of 10 female and 10 male teams will contest the event on Friday 20th September and Saturday 21st September, played over a high-octane knockout format that is sure to bring out the players’ very best skills.

Originally a popular training format, QKOTC has developed into an official new beach volleyball competition where the court is divided into a winning and challenging side, with points only scored on the queen/king side.

Instead of two teams, there are five duos playing simultaneously in an elimination game, and a break between rallies of just eight seconds ensures a fast and action-packed experience.

The two-day event is set to attract some of the star pairs who recently competed in the Paris 2024 Olympics, supplemented by promising home-grown talent to help the development of the next generation of English and GB players.