News
After more than 50 years: Novo Hamburgo host the Fistball Men’s World Championship again in 2027
The Men’s Fistball World Championship will be held in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil, in 2027, marking the return of the sport’s largest international event to the state of Rio Grande do Sul and to a venue of profound historical significance for Fistball. The competition...
Event News
After more than 50 years: Novo Hamburgo host the Fistball Men’s World Championship again in 2027
The Men’s Fistball World Championship will be held in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil, in 2027, marking the return of the sport’s largest international event to the state of Rio Grande do Sul and to a venue of profound historical significance for Fistball. The competition...
IFA Fistball World Tour 2026: Registration for Clubs and Tournaments Now Open
The World Tour is back! After a one-year break, club teams from around the world can once again collect points for the IFA Fistball World Tour ranking. The International Fistball Association (IFA) has officially opened the registration process for the IFA Fistball...
Fistball events 2028-2031: IFA opens bidding process for international events
The International Fistball Association has officially launched the application process for upcoming international fistball events. Interested parties can now submit their expressions of interest. Offering the world’s best men’s and women’s teams a grand stage,...
IFA News
IFA launches official WhatsApp Channel
The International Fistball Association (IFA) is expanding its communication channels. From now on, important information will not only be shared via the IFA website, Instagram and Facebook, but can also be accessed directly through the official IFA WhatsApp...
World Games Champion, Captain, Role Model: Gabriel Heck nominated for IWGA Athlete of the Year
Brazilian fistball player Gabriel Heck has been nominated for the World Games Athlete of the Year 2025 award. The 26-year-old attacker and captain of the Brazilian men’s national team is among the 30 athletes selected by the International World Games Association...
IFA Awards 2025: Submit Your Nominations Now
Nominations for the IFA Awards 2025 can now be submitted. The International Fistball Association has announced several award categories — including some that will be presented for the very first time. The award ceremony will take place on World Fistball Day, 30...
Reports
Eight top events seeking organizers: How major international fistball events are awarded
The International Fistball Association (IFA) has launched the bidding process for a total of eight major international fistball events to be held between 2028 and 2031 (More information: https://ifa.fistball.sport/bidding-ifa-events-28-31/). From men’s and women’s...
„Building the foundations for the future“ – Renè Kempf on his new role as President of Fistball New Zealand
A new chapter begins for Fistball in New Zealand: Renè Kempf has been elected as the new President of the national federation. The long-time coach of the New Zealand Men’s National Team is a familiar and respected figure within the Fistball community. Under Kempf’s...
World Games 1985: Fistball makes its debut in London
Fistball and The World Games have been a great combination for four decades. At just the second edition of the multi-sport event, a men’s fistball tournament was held for the first time in London in 1985. Four nations competed, and Germany claimed the inaugural...
Member News
Rodrigo Böttger Quiroz Appointed As New President of the PAFA
The International Fistball Association (IFA) acknowledges the appointment of Rodrigo Andrés Böttger Quiroz as the new President of the Pan American Fistball Association (PAFA). Rodrigo Andrés Böttger Quiroz brings decades of experience in fistball to his new role....
Brazil Dominates 2025 U18 South American Fistball Championship & Cup
The future of South-american fistball was on full display from November 21 to 23, as the city of Curitiba hosted the 2025 U18 South American Fistball Championship and the accompanying U18 South American Fistball Cup. Organized by the Pan American Fistball...
Austria and Germany celebrate European U18 & U21 Titles
The U18 European Championships in Freistadt delivered exciting finals to conclude the EURO 2025 event. While the Austrian U18 girls successfully defended their title and took home the gold medal, Germany dethroned defending champions Austria in the U18 boys’ final...
WE ARE FISTBALL
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
In every country where fistball is actively practiced, there is a national association with passionate people who are responsible for this sport.
It bundles and represents the interests and is the first point of contact for the athletes and teams in the respective country.
