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
Watch the World Championships on WiiStream!
We've partnered up with WiiStream to broadcast the stream courts of the 2022 Dodgeball World Championships being held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. To start watching the games, head on over to tv.worlddodgeballfederation.com and create an account by clicking the "sign...
WDBF Sanctions Dodgeball at World Police and Fire Games
Dodgeball is making its return to the World Police and Fire Games, with the WDBF as a supporting body to the event. The World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) is a biennial athletic event, open to active and retired law enforcement and fire service personnel throughout...
European Dodgeball Federation Championships
The European Championships begin Thursday, July 14 in Drachten, Netherlands. The tournament runs from July 14th to July 17th and is hosted by Dodgeball Bond Nederland. Sixteen nations will compete across three divisions. Austria looks to defend its title in the Men's,...
June 30 – The International Day of Dodgeball!
The World Dodgeball Federation is marking June 30 as the International Day of Dodgeball! Member nations around the world will be celebrating the day, sharing stories and inviting those new to the sport to seek out opportunities to participate. Dodgeball prides itself...
WDBF Named TAFISA ISO of the Month for May
The World Dodgeball Federation has been named the International Sports Organization of the Month by the Association of International Sport for All (TAFISA) in conjunction with the Interact project. INTERACT is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union...
2022 World Dodgeball Championships
EDMONTON, OCTOBER 25, 2021 – Edmonton, Alberta is preparing to host the world. The World Dodgeball Federation has awarded its championships to the city, which will welcome participants from August 28 to September 4, 2022. The World Championships marks a return to...
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.