Welcome to the World Dodgeball Federation
Dodgeball is diverse with players from all cultural and athletic backgrounds that play the sport in all its formats; Foam, Cloth, Rubber, Beach, Trampoline and Digital. The accessibility and recognition of Dodgeball is an integral part of why it’s such a fast-growing game. Dodgeball is the ideal mix of team strategy and individual performance, making it the youngest and most engaging sports globally.
Our mandate is to improve the game of Dodgeball, constantly promoting the sport with the principles of unifying, educational, cultural and humanitarian values and to strengthen the development between the national organizations around the world.
News Bulletin
Growing the Global Community
Following the success of its landmark 2022 World Championships in Edmonton, Canada, the World Dodgeball Federation (WDBF) has continued to expand its global footprint with record participation, new youth programmes, and community-driven initiatives that reflect the...
ANOCA VP Filomena Fortes Joins WDBF as Strategic Advisor
The World Dodgeball Federation is honoured to welcome Ms. Filomena Fortes as a Strategic Advisor to the organization. Ms. Fortes serves as President of the Cape Verdean Olympic Committee, and is a Second Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees...
Notice of Annual Meeting
The World Dodgeball Federation will be holding its Annual General Meeting of the Membership on December 14, 2025. All Member Federations will receive invitations to the online event, and will be given information packages in advance of the meeting. The Annual Meeting...
WDBF Calls for Governance Experts
The WDBF is putting out a call for members of the Governance and Policy Committee. The focus of this cycle will be to: 1) draft policy to align with Sport Accord and IOC requirements 2) review and edit the Player Eligibility policy for international competition 3)...
WDBF Seeking Applicants to the Technical Committee
The World Dodgeball Federations is looking for individuals to sit on the Technical Committee for the 2025-2027 cycle. The focus of this cycle will be to: 1) support a single ruleset for cloth, consistent at the continental and global levels, 2) review the foam ruleset...
Ivory Coast Wins Big at 4th African Dodgeball Championships
The 4th African Dodgeball Championships took place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast from August 23–27, marking the largest gathering in the history of the sport on the continent. The event opened with a conference featuring a panel discussion on the current and future state of...
Panamerican Championships Bring Record Participation
The city of Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia, played host to the Panamerican Dodgeball Championships from August 7–10, welcoming athletes and delegates from across the region for what has become a landmark event in the growth of the sport. This year’s competition marked...
Dodgeball Shines at 2025 World Police & Fire Games
The 2025 World Police & Fire Games (WPFG), a premier international event celebrating the strength and spirit of first responders, brought together over 8,500 athletes from more than 70 countries in Birmingham, Alabama, from June 27 to July 6. Modeled after the...
England Tops Medal Table at European Championships
The 2025 Dodgeball European Championships brought four days of high-level international competition to Limerick, Ireland, from June 26 to 29. Hosted by the Irish Dodgeball Association, the event welcomed 76 teams from 21 nations, showcasing the growing strength and...
Our Values
Inclusion
Accessibility
Integrity
Ingenuity
Cloth & Foam
The Reigning International Styles
Cloth
Origins: Europe
Ball amount: 5
Brief description: Harder, fabric coated balls with an inflated inner bladder. Faster pace exaggeration in competitive play. Team’s share a neutral zone, with a rush on the left hand-side and contested center ball.
Primarily played in: Europe, Asia Pacific, and African regions.
Foam
Origins: Asia
Ball amount: 6
Brief description: Soft, rubber coated foam balls, with a more tactical exaggeration in competitive play. Each team’s half is completely separated, with the rush on the right hand-side.
Primarily played in: North American and Caribbean, Latin America, African and Asia Pacific regions.
Interested in becoming a member nation?
Join our large and growing international network. Applying to become a member nation is the first step to growing the sport of dodgeball within your country. The World Dodgeball Federation has an extensive global membership, with development programs and major tournaments that member nations can take advantage of year-round. Before applying, check if your country already has a member nation that you can support.