The men's beach volleyball tournament at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, took place at the Copacabana Stadium.

Twenty four teams with 48 athletes around the world competed for the gold medal.

The medals for the tournament were presented by Bernard Rajzman, Brazil, member of the International Olympic Committee, and the gifts were presented by Dr. Ary Graça Filho, President of the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball.

The drawing of lots number three belonged the thirteenth to seventeenth teams.

They were drawn in pool A to E. The remaining spot of third row were one of five confederation continental cup champions.

The other four third ranked teams faced the lucky loser playoffs to take the last two spots.