TVN will broadcast the semifinals and finals of the 2026 South American Beach Volleyball Championship from Arena Cavancha in Iquique [1].
The tournament is critical for athletes because the results determine qualification spots for the Pan American Games [1]. The event provides a high-stakes environment for regional teams attempting to secure their place in the larger international competition.
Broadcasters Gonzalo Fouillioux and Fernando Tapia will lead the coverage of the event [1]. The schedule for the concluding stages is set for Sunday, May 17. Semifinals are scheduled to begin at 11:15 [1], followed by the final match at 15:30 [1].
While the broadcast coverage emphasizes support for the Grimalt cousins, the Chilean duo will not compete in the final. The cousins were eliminated during the semifinals held at the Medialuna Monumental in Rancagua [2]. The pair was defeated by the team of Aravena and Zabala [2].
This elimination marks a significant shift in the tournament's trajectory, as the Grimalt cousins were expected to be primary contenders for the title. Despite their exit, the broadcast from Arena Cavancha will continue to cover the remaining matches to determine the regional champion [1].
“The tournament serves as a qualifier for the Pan American Games.”
The elimination of the Grimalt cousins removes a top-seeded Chilean pair from the final, shifting the spotlight to Aravena and Zabala. Because this tournament is a direct qualifier for the Pan American Games, the result impacts not only the regional ranking but also the national representation and funding for the athletes heading into the next major international cycle.
