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A New Era for Global Dodgeball: Bangkok 2026 to Break Championship Records

By Grayson Shular | April 24, 2026

The 11th World Dodgeball Federation World Championships were announced to be held in Bangkok, Thailand in December 2026. This event has an estimated 50 countries, 140 teams, and over 1,500 athletes participating, showing positive growth across the globe. Marked by the return of reigning champions from Austria, Canada, and Malaysia while also including prominent programs from the United States, Saudi Arabia, China, France, Italy, United Kingdom, and Ukraine. This scale is anticipated to eclipse all previous championship event records and be a highlight for the sport of Dodgeball and its international pedigree. 

The World Championships will be composed of six divisions including Men’s, Women’s and Mixed, showcasing the diversity of formats and possibilities that are synonymous with international dodgeball. The WDBF will work closely with the Thailand Dodgeball Association to deliver a world-class event in one of Asia’s most iconic regions. Thankfully for fans, the championship will be available for non-member federations to support the goal of ongoing development of the sport. 

The 2026 World Championships will mark an important milestone year for the World Dodgeball Federation as Bangkok represents the next steps in the sport’s evolution and popularity, providing means of elite competition, international events to further legitimize the sports rank on the world stage.

About World Dodgeball Federation 

The World Dodgeball Federation (WDBF) serves as the global governing body for the sport of dodgeball, dedicated to unifying athletes and national federations under a shared vision of athletic excellence and inclusivity. By establishing standardized international regulations and fostering a competitive global circuit, the WDBF has transformed the sport from a recreational pastime into a high-performance discipline. With a membership spanning over 50 countries, the federation oversees premier international competitions, including the biennial World Championships, which showcase elite talent across Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed divisions. The WDBF strives to promote the sport’s evolution by expanding its presence in emerging markets and advocating for its recognition on the world’s most prestigious sporting stages.

For more information on World Dodgeball Federation visit https://worlddodgeballfederation.com/

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