News
New Zealand Ahead of Historic U18 World Championship Debut: Captain Reuben McKeown Talks Motivation, Challenges and Big Ambitions
New Zealand is competing in an U18 Fistball World Championship for the very first time. The tournament will take place from 23–26 July 2026 in Reiden, Switzerland. Leading this pioneering New Zealand squad is captain Reuben McKeown – alongside the coaches, he is...
IFA 2026 Club World Cup: Excited anticipation for top teams in Llanquihue
In around five months, the focus of the international fistball community will turn to Chile: From October 29 to November 1, 2026, the men’s and women’s IFA Club World Cup will take place at the impressive venue of Club Gimnástico Alemán Llanquihue directly on the...
Fair Play at the Heart of Fistball: IFA Celebrates World Fair Play Day
On the occasion of World Fair Play Day, the International Fistball Association (IFA) has underlined the enormous importance of fair play within the sport of fistball and expressed its pride in being part of the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP). Celebrated...
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.
