News
IFA approved Strategic Plan 2025 – 2029
The International Fistball Association (IFA) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved in its today´s meeting its full text version of the IFA Strategic Plan 2025 – 2029 This is already the IFA’s fifth completely revised Strategic Plan. The...
Fistball player Eric Kindler is a candidate for the IWGA Athletes’ Commission
For the first time in history, a fistball player is running for a position on the International World Games Association (IWGA) Athletes' Commission. Eric Kindler, a long-time member of the United States national fistball team, has been officially nominated by the...
EFA announces fistball schedule for Europe
At its meeting on May 14, 2026, the EFA Presidium, with the participation of all EFA member associations and the IFA, decided on a definitive schedule for 2026 and, in a similar but still provisional manner, for 2027 and 2028. The Frauenfeld 2026-2028 schedule is...
23 – 26 July | Reiden, Switzerland
U18 World Championships
The IFA U18 Women’s and Men’s World Championships bring together the world’s best young fistball talents to compete for international titles. The event showcases the future of the sport, promotes international exchange, and provides a stage for the next generation of elite athletes from around the globe.
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
EFA 2026 Men's European Championship
12 – 15 August 2026
Tønder (DEN)
PAFA 2026 Pan American Championships
4 – 8 November 2026
Santiago (CHI)
IFA 2027 MEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
12 – 17 November 2027
Novo Hamburgo (Brazil)
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.
