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
WDBF Joins World Ethnosport Union
The World Dodgeball Federation is pleased to announce its membership in the World Ethnosport Union. Following the decision by the World Ethnosport Board of Directors this month, the WDBF has been officially approved for Full Membership to the UNESCO-accredited...
Kakuma and Kalobeyei Finding Peace Through Dodgeball
With support from the World Dodgeball Federation, PDRI is combining dodgeball, peacebuilding and digital skills to connect young people from refugee and host communities in Kenya. Dodgeball is creating opportunities for young people in Kakuma Refugee Camp and...
Clean Sport Program Now Available
The World Dodgeball Federation has launched the WDBF Clean Sport Program, a new athlete education initiative designed to strengthen understanding of clean competition, anti-doping responsibilities, and the choices athletes can make to protect themselves and the...
Drawing a Crowd at the TAFISA Games
The World Dodgeball Federation extends its sincere thanks to TAFISA, the organizers and volunteers in Limerick, and the Irish Dodgeball Association (IDBA) for providing an outstanding opportunity to showcase dodgeball at the 3rd TAFISA European Sport for All Games,...
Revised Ruleset Now Available
The World Dodgeball Federation is pleased to announce the official release of its updated international rules framework. The updated rules have been developed through extensive consultation with athletes, referees, continental confederations, national federations, and...
Peace Through Sport at Kakuma Refugee Camp
The World Dodgeball Federation is proud to highlight the continued work of the Peace for Development Refugees Initiative (PDRI) during recent International Day of Sport for Development and Peace activities held at Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. The activities formed...
Launch of African “D4DA” Initiative
The World Dodgeball Federation is proud to support the launch of the “Dodgeball for Development in Africa (D4DA)” initiative, a major pan-African project designed to use dodgeball as a platform for youth development, social inclusion, peacebuilding, gender equality,...
Broadcast Partnership with Atmosphere TV
The World Dodgeball Federation is pleased to announce a new broadcast partnership with Atmosphere TV, bringing WDBF content to the Atmosphere network and significantly expanding the global visibility of the sport. Atmosphere TV is the world’s leading ad-supported...
Bangkok to Host the 11th WDBF Championships
The 11th WDBF World Championships will be held in Bangkok from December 5–13, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the continued development and global expansion of dodgeball. Building on the momentum of recent international events, the 2026 World Championships...
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.