Last updated: August 31, 2026
The 2026 Beach Pro Tour Elite16 Montréal concluded on August 23 at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montréal, Canada, with Norway's Anders Mol and Christian Sørum winning the men's title and Brazil's Thâmela Coradello and Victoria Lopes taking the women's gold.
The Montréal Elite16 was the eighth and final Elite-level tournament of the 2026 Beach Pro Tour season. The event featured 16 teams per gender in the main draw, followed by the Round of 12, quarterfinals, semifinals, and medal matches.
Anders Mol and Christian Sørum won the men's 2026 Montréal Elite16 title.
Table of Contents
- 2026 Montréal Elite16 Results
- Men's Final: Mol and Sørum Win Again
- Women's Final: Thâmela and Victoria Take Gold
- Men's Final Standings
- Women's Final Standings
- Canadian Teams Win Two Bronze Medals
- Key Storylines
- Tournament Format and Prize Money
- Montréal Tournament Schedule
- Place in the 2026 Beach Pro Tour Season
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Related Articles
2026 Beach Pro Tour Elite16 Montréal Results
The 2026 Beach Pro Tour Elite16 Montréal produced Norwegian and Brazilian champions in the men's and women's competitions.
Anders Mol and Christian Sørum defeated Brazil's André Loyola and Renato Lima 2-0 in the men's final. The Norwegian pair won the tournament without dropping a set.
In the women's final, Thâmela Coradello and Victoria Lopes defeated Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher of the United States 2-1 after recovering from a slow start.
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Mol / Sørum | André / Renato | Schachter / Pickett |
| Women | Thâmela / Victoria | Cruz / Brasher | Melissa / Brandie |
Men's Final: Mol and Sørum Win Montréal Again
Anders Mol and Christian Sørum completed a third consecutive Montréal title by defeating Brazil's André Loyola and Renato Lima 2-0, 21-16, 21-18, in the men's final.
The victory followed their Montréal titles in 2023 and 2025. The Norwegian pair remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and did not lose a set.
The title also marked an important moment in Mol's 2026 season. Montréal was his final Beach Pro Tour event before he begins his temporary move to indoor volleyball with Rana Verona in Italy for the 2026-27 season.
Mol and Sørum have also won Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020 and Olympic bronze at Paris 2024. Mol plans to return to beach volleyball and continue competing with Sørum
Men's Medal Matches
| Medal | Team | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Anders Mol / Christian Sørum | Norway |
| Silver | André / Renato | Brazil |
| Bronze | Sam Schachter / Jonathan Pickett | Canada |
| 4th | Hendrik Mol / Mathias Berntsen | Norway |
Canada's Sam Schachter and Jonathan Pickett defeated Hendrik Mol and Mathias Berntsen 2-1, 16-21, 28-26, 15-12, in the men's bronze-medal match.
Women's Final: Thâmela and Victoria Take Gold
Brazil's Thâmela Coradello and Victoria Lopes won the women's title after defeating Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher of the United States 2-1, 19-21, 21-18, 15-12.
The Brazilian pair produced four comeback victories across their seven matches in Montréal. They also recovered from a pool-stage defeat to Canadian home favorites Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson.
Thâmela and Victoria then defeated Melissa and Brandie 2-1 in the semifinal before overcoming Cruz and Brasher in another three-set final.
The Montréal victory was their fourth Beach Pro Tour gold medal as partners and their first Elite gold of the 2026 season.
Women's Medal Matches
| Medal | Team | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Thâmela / Victoria | Brazil |
| Silver | Kristen Cruz / Taryn Brasher | United States |
| Bronze | Melissa Humana-Paredes / Brandie Wilkerson | Canada |
| 4th | Svenja Müller / Cinja Tillmann | Germany |
Melissa and Brandie defeated Germany's Svenja Müller and Cinja Tillmann 2-1, 20-22, 21-12, 18-16, in the women's bronze-medal match.
Men's Final Standings
| Position | Team | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anders Mol / Christian Sørum | Norway |
| 2 | André / Renato | Brazil |
| 3 | Sam Schachter / Jonathan Pickett | Canada |
| 4 | Hendrik Mol / Mathias Berntsen | Norway |
| 5 | Martins Plavins / Kristians Fokerots | Latvia |
| 5 | Nils Ringøen / Even Stray Aas | Norway |
| 5 | Jacob Hölting Nilsson / Elmer Andersson | Sweden |
| 5 | Trevor Crabb / Tristan Budinger | United States |
Women's Final Standings
| Position | Team | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thâmela / Victoria | Brazil |
| 2 | Kristen Cruz / Taryn Brasher | United States |
| 3 | Melissa Humana-Paredes / Brandie Wilkerson | Canada |
| 4 | Svenja Müller / Cinja Tillmann | Germany |
| 5 | Carol / Rebecca | Brazil |
| 5 | Tina / Anastasija | Latvia |
| 5 | Kelly Cheng / Megan Kraft | United States |
| 5 | Taryn? / Donlin?* | United States |
*The official final standings confirm the four semifinalists and the teams listed in fifth place. Athlete pairing information should be checked against the official Volleyball World results before publishing a full eighth-place-style listing.
Canadian Teams Win Two Bronze Medals
The home crowd in Montréal had plenty to celebrate as Canadian teams finished on both podiums.
Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson won women's bronze after reaching the semifinal. They entered the tournament seeking a third consecutive Montréal title but finished third after their semifinal loss to Thâmela and Victoria.
Sam Schachter and Jonathan Pickett also earned a bronze medal in the men's competition. Their victory over Hendrik Mol and Mathias Berntsen gave the Canadian pair their first Beach Pro Tour medal together. Key Storylines From Montréal
Mol and Sørum Complete a Three-Peat
Mol and Sørum won the Montréal Elite16 for the third consecutive time. Their 2026 victory followed titles in 2023 and 2025.
Thâmela and Victoria Finish With Gold
Thâmela and Victoria entered the final Elite16 event of the 2026 season without an Elite gold medal that year. Their comeback victories in Montréal changed that record.
Canada Takes Two Bronze Medals
Canada finished with two bronze medals through Melissa and Brandie in the women's competition and Schachter and Pickett in the men's competition.
Mol Begins a Temporary Indoor Volleyball Move
The Montréal title was also a farewell to the Beach Pro Tour for Mol for the time being. He is scheduled to play indoor volleyball for Rana Verona in the Italian league during the 2026-27 season before returning to beach volleyball.
Tournament Format and Prize Money
The Montréal Elite16 featured 16 teams per gender in the main draw.
The competition began with four pools of four teams. Pool winners advanced directly to the quarterfinals, while second- and third-place teams moved into the Round of 12.
The knockout stage continued through the quarterfinals, semifinals, bronze-medal matches and finals.
The total prize purse was USD 300,000, with USD 150,000 allocated to each gender.
Montréal Tournament Schedule
| Date | Stage |
|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 | Qualification |
| August 20, 2026 | Main Draw, Rounds 1-3 |
| August 21, 2026 | Main Draw, Rounds 4-6 |
| August 22, 2026 | Playoffs and Quarterfinals |
| August 23, 2026 | Semifinals, Bronze Matches and Finals |
Place in the 2026 Beach Pro Tour Season
The Montréal Elite16 was the eighth and final Elite-level tournament of the 2026 Beach Pro Tour season.
The Beach Pro Tour calendar continues with Futures tournaments after the Montréal Elite16, so the Montréal event did not mark the end of the entire 2026 Beach Pro Tour season.
For more beach volleyball coverage, read our previous report on the 2026 Beach Pro Tour Gstaad.
For historical beach volleyball coverage, you can also read our article on the 2022 Beach Volleyball Major Series
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2026 Beach Pro Tour Elite16 Montréal men's title?
Anders Mol and Christian Sørum of Norway won the men's title. They defeated André and Renato of Brazil 2-0 in the final.
Who won the women's title in Montréal?
Thâmela Coradello and Victoria Lopes of Brazil won the women's title after defeating Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher of the United States 2-1.
When was the 2026 Montréal Elite16 held?
The tournament took place from August 19 to August 23, 2026, including qualification and the main draw.
Where was the Montréal Elite 16 played?
The tournament was held at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montréal, Canada.
Did Mol and Sørum win Montréal three times in a row?
Yes. Their Montréal titles came in 2023, 2025, and 2026.
How much was the prize purse?
The total prize purse was USD 300,000, with USD 150,000 allocated to each gender.
How many teams competed in the Elite16 main draw?
The main draw featured 16 teams per gender.
Did Canada win medals in Montréal?
Yes. Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson won women's bronze, while Sam Schachter and Jonathan Pickett won men's bronze.
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2026 Beach Pro Tour Gstaad
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2022 Beach Volleyball Major Series
Explore earlier LankaSport coverage of international beach volleyball competition.
Final Result
The 2026 Beach Pro Tour Elite16 Montréal ended with Anders Mol and Christian Sørum winning the men's championship and Thâmela and Victoria taking the women's title.
Canada also finished strongly with bronze medals in both competitions. The Montréal tournament provided a notable ending to the 2026 Elite16 season, while Mol's victory marked the beginning of a temporary move from beach volleyball to the indoor game.