Taylor Crabb returns to Long Beach as AVP sets stage for 2028 Olympic beach volleyball venue

Taylor Crabb returns to Long Beach this weekend for AVP League matches, the first time the league has competed there since 2020, according to the Los Angeles Times. The event carries extra weight because Long Beach will host the 2028 Olympics beach volleyball competition, making the weekend a preview of the future Olympic venue.

Crabb, a Long Beach State alum, made his AVP debut in 2013 with his brother Trevor, the Los Angeles Times reported. His strongest partnership now is with Andy Benesh, delivering top performances this AVP season. Yahoo News New Zealand reported that the chance to play in Long Beach reignited Crabb's Olympic fire, as detailed in a Q&A.

Yahoo News New ZealandQ&A: Partner, chance to play in Long Beach reignited AVP star Taylor Crabb's Olympic fire

The 34-year-old star is now competing on sand that could become his Olympic stage in four years. This return marks a full-circle moment for Crabb, who got his start on the AVP circuit in Long Beach and now eyes a potential Olympic berth on the same courts.

The AVP League matches this weekend offer fans a look at the sport's top talent at a venue that will soon host the world's best beach volleyball players in 2028.