The time has come for the fourth iteration of the Asia-Pacific Fistball Championships, this time to be held inPrebbleton, New Zealandlater in 2026!
The tournament is currently scheduled to run fromThursday 12 November to Sunday 15 November, and at this stage the tournament is expected to featuremen’s, women’s, masters and youth divisions— subject to final team registrations — with teams currently anticipated fromAustralia, New Zealand, Japan, Samoa, Pakistanand potentiallyIndia.
Held only once every four years, the Asia-Pacific Championships are one of the most important events on the international fistball calendar for the Oceania region. The tournament acts as the qualifying pathway for future IFA international events and will also serve as theOceanic qualification tournament for the 2027 Men’s Fistball World Championships in Brazil. This will be the first time the Asia-Pacific Fistball Championships have been held in New Zealand, after last being hosted in Geelong, Australia in 2022.
As the final major international tournament in what is shaping up to be a significant year for Australian fistball, the 2026 Asia-Pacific Championships will play an important role in shaping the future direction of Australia’s international programs heading into 2027 and beyond - particularly for the Wombats and Possums.
Nominations are now open for national team selection across four categories - men’s, women’s, masters and youth teams - with selection trials (where necessary) expected to be held throughout the year.
More details to come regarding the tournament itself, but in the meantime if there are any questions or concerns about the tournament details, selection process, or the nomination form itself - these can be directed tocontact@fistball.com.au.
