News
Official match balls of the World Games 2025: IFA and Sportastic continue ball partnership
Sportastic will provide the official match balls for the fistball competitions at the 2025 World Games in China. The IFA Fistball World Tour Finals 2025 in Vöcklabruck will also be played with balls from the Austrian sports equipment manufacturer. It will be the...
INTERACT+ Project Partners Meeting at the TAFISA European Sport for All Forum
On 25 March, INTERACT+ project partners convened for a hybrid meeting to review progress, exchange insights, and plan the next steps in the project. IFA Secretary General Christoph Oberlehner participated on behalf of IFA in these meetings. The meeting opened with...
IFA publishes current ball list (valid from 1 April 2025)
The IFA is pleased to announce the release of the approved fistballs from April 1, 2025. With a choice of five ball manufacturers – Sportastic, Ludwig, Drohnn, Errea and HAWE – we can offer our athletes a wide range of high quality balls. Compared to the previous...
WE ARE FISTBALL
THE INTERNATIONAL FISTBALL ASSOCIATION
The IFA supports and promotes fistball worldwide. Our board, commissions, and team work together to develop the sport, assist national associations, and provide guidance for athletes and teams.
We represent the interests of the international fistball community and act as a reliable point of contact for all matters related to the sport.
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
IFA 2026 U18 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
23 – 26 July 2026
Reiden (SUI)
EFA 2026 Women‘s European Championship
24 – 25 July 2026
Reiden (SUI)
EFA 2026 Men's European Championship
12 – 15 August 2026
Tønder (DEN)
IFA 2026 Club World Cup
29 October – 1 November 2026
Llanquihue (CHI)
PAFA 2026 Pan American Championships
4 – 8 November 2026
Santiago (CHI)
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.
