Foam & Cloth Dodgeball Rules
These are official WDBF rules for foam & cloth format Dodgeball.
The official rules document posted here is the current active guide for the sport of Dodgeball and will be used in all WDBF sanctioned events from the “Date Last Revised” posted. To assist with major rule changeovers, we will attempt to always have the previous major ruleset available for viewing and comparison for national and territorial organization needs.
Foam Style Rules
Date Last Revised: May 2026
Executive Summary: Click Here
Summary of Changes:Â Click Here
Authored by: WDBF Rules Committee
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Previous Ruleset: Combined 2024
Cloth Style Rules
Date Last Revised: May 2026
Executive Summary: Click Here
Summary of Changes:Â Click Here
Authored by: WDBF Rules Committee
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Previous Ruleset: Combined 2024
Quick Start Guides
In addition to the full rule sets, the WDBF is pleased to provide Quick Start Guides as a resource for coaches, instructors, teachers, and event leads who want an easy, concise guide to running dodgeball under various formats and age groups.
The Quick Start Guides are available for the following formats and age groups:
If you have any questions, please contact info@worlddodgeballfederation.com
The World Dodgeball Federation is responsible for this document. The World Dodgeball Federation is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of this document on an annual basis.