News
IFA Picture of the Year 2025: Public Voting has started
Spectacular rallies, dynamic attacking shots, fearless defensive dives, pinpoint passes and intense emotions – the fistball year 2025 once again delivered countless memorable moments. Thanks to the commitment and keen eye of numerous photographers, many of these...
IFA Board of Directors Meeting – 24 January 2026
The IFA Board of Directors held its 13th meeting today under the chairmanship of President Gastao Englert. The Board confirmed new representatives for Oceania and Africa, further strengthening global representation within the IFA. The board approved Emlyn Evans...
International Fistball Community Mourns the Loss of Walter Kapp
The international Fistball community mourns the passing of Walter Kapp. With his death on 21 January 2026, the sport of Fistball has lost a personality who, over many decades, shaped, organized and supported the game at both national and international level with...
20 Oct – 1 Nov | Llanquihue, Chile
IFA 2026 Club World Cup
The IFA 2026 Men’s and Women’s Club World Cup brings together top fistball clubs from around the world to compete for international honors. The event combines international tradition with a new competition format, bringing established champions and ambitious newcomers together on one stage and showcasing elite club fistball at the highest level.
Our Sport
Athletes
Players train skills, tactics, and fitness to compete in national and international Fistball competitions as individuals and teams.
Competition
Fistball features structured leagues, tournaments, and championships, all governed by official rules and sports organizations.
Development
Efforts focus on youth programs, global expansion, and innovation to grow Fistball and ensure its long-term sustainability and relevance.
Events
PAFA 2026 Pan American Championships
4 – 8 November 2026
Santiago (CHI)
IFA 2027 MEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
12 – 17 November 2027
Novo Hamburgo (Brazil)
IFA 2027 Men's & Women's Fistball Masters World Cup
21 – 24 October 2027
Novo Hamburgo (BRA)
Partners
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.
