News
Change of leadership at the IFA: Gastão Englert becomes new President of the International Fistball Association end of August
Change at the top of the International Fistball Association (IFA): Gastão Englert from Brazil will take over the role as the new President of the Fistball World Federation in the course of 2025. This was decided by the IFA Board of Directors at its most recent...
Anti-doping – responsibility, fairness and integrity
Time and again, there are doping incidents in sport. Although we have not had a positive doping case in Fistball so far, our athletes are subject to the World Anti-Doping Code of WADA.IFA President Jörn Verleger, who is also the chair of the IWGA Anti-Doping Panel,...
IFA Fistball World Tour Finals 2025: These teams have qualified for Vöcklabruck
The field of participants for the IFA Fistball World Tour Finals 2025 has been determined: In addition to the defending champions and continental champions, the best teams from the IFA Fistball World Tour 2024 have once again secured their ticket for the title...
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.
