# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HotMess Winter Classic - National LGBTQ+ Volleyball Tournament
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: For the first time ever, HotMess Sports is hosting a national sand volleyball tournament!

Join us in St Petersburg, Florida on February 21st & 22nd, 2026 for tournament play along with a weekend of Pride parties in the Sunshine City!

We are partnering with St Pete Winter Pride to bring you one incredible volleyball tournament on top of a weekend full of Pride events!

This is a weekend you don't want to miss! Click the link below for more details and to register:

https://hotmesssports.sportngin.com/page/show/9334386-hm-winter-classic-winter-2026-

Check out all of the details for the HotMess Winter Classic below:
 

REGISTRATION CLOSE DATE
Wednesday, January 28th at 11:59PM
 

TOURNAMENT STYLE
The HotMess Winter Classic will consist of two days of volleyball match play. 

Day 1 - divisional match play

Day 2 - single elimination bracket play
 

Day 1 - Saturday February 21st

Divisional match play. Each team will be randomly assigned 3 matches against teams from their division.*

The results from day 1 will determine seeding, match time, & court location for the single elimination bracket on day two. 

Day 2 - Sunday February 22nd

Single Elimination bracket.

Winning teams will continue to play through the bracket until one winner remains for each division. 

All teams play a minimum of 4 games in the tournament.

Court location will be determined by blind draw.

*HotMess Sports retains the right and final say on a team's division, as well as the right to schedule cross division games as needed to meet scheduling needs. 


VOLLEYBALL MATCH LOCATION
SkyBeach Resort in St. Petersburg, Florida

*HotMess Sports holds the right to change event & match locations if needed


DIVISIONS
Competitive 4's Division
Advanced gameplay with more experienced players competing at a higher skill level - 4 players maximum on the court

Competitive 6's Division
A range of intermediate to advanced gameplay with players looking for a higher level of competition than the recreational 6's division - 6 players maximum on the court

Recreational 6's Division
Intermediate gameplay with recreational or newer players looking to compete in tournament play - 6 players maximum on the court


TEAM ROSTER REQUIREMENTS
6's Division - 6 players minimum on the roster
4's Division - 4 players minimum on the roster

 

VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION COST
6's Divisions - $54.95 per player (+ Tax & Processing)
4's Divisions - $69.95 per player (+ Tax & Processing)

Registration Closes Wednesday, January 28th at 11:59pm

For Questions Please email Marta@HotMessSports.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gulfport/hotmess-winter-classic-national-lgbtq-volleyball-tournament/200029557367212
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, lgbt-pride, contests, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 221

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://hotmesssports.sportngin.com/page/show/9334386-hm-winter-classic-winter-2026-?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=gulfport-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Gulfport
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: SkyBeach Resort
- **lat**: 27.70599
- **long**: -82.67796
- **full address**: SkyBeach Resort, 6800 Sunshine Skyway Ln S, St Petersburg, FL 33711-4901, United States, Gulfport

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: HotMess Sports (https://allevents.in/org/hotmess-sports/18440815)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** SkyBeach Resort, 6800 Sunshine Skyway Ln S, St Petersburg, FL 33711-4901, United States, Gulfport
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** HotMess Sports
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, tournaments, lgbt-pride, contests, parties, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about HotMess Winter Classic - National LGBTQ+ Volleyball Tournament ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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