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In FIVB beach volleyball, what score wins the deciding third set?

15 points win the deciding set.

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  1. 21
  2. 15 ✔
  3. 25

Why: If a beach match goes to a third set, the set is won by the first team to score 15 points with a two-point lead.

Huh, didn't know that: A beach match is won by the first team to win two sets.

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Why is the third set only to 15? Even the sun wants a break.
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Answer: 15. If a beach match goes to a third set, the set is won by the first team to score 15 points with a two-point lead.

  1. FIVB Official Beach Volleyball Rules 2025-2028 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FIVB-BeachVolleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v01.pdf
    In the case of a 1-1 tie, the deciding 3rd set is played to 15 points with a minimum lead of 2 points.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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