Asia Pacific
Invitational 2026
- All teams strongly encouraged to have at least 6 players registered by 31 July for schedule balancing
- September 24 - Day 1
- September 25 - Day 2
- September 26 - Day 3
- September 27 - Day 4
About the API
The Asia Pacific Invitational is one of the world's largest dodgeball events, bringing together experienced club teams from across the Asia Pacific region and beyond for four days of elite competition at La Trobe Sports Stadium in Melbourne.
In 2026, both foam and cloth formats will be included. The tournament uses the World Dodgeball Federation (WDBF) format of play.
Registration is now open. Visit the official website to register your team.
- Dates
- September 24-27, 2026
- Venue
- La Trobe Sports Stadium (LTSS), Melbourne
- Format
- WDBF rules, foam and cloth
- Scale
- 800+ competitors from 10+ countries
- Eligibility
- Experienced teams from anywhere in the world. No qualification required.
Come Watch International Dodgeball. Entry Is Free!
The Asia Pacific Invitational (API) 2026 is bringing over 600 athletes from around the world to Melbourne for four days of dodgeball. Join us at La Trobe Sports Stadium, Bundoora, from 24–27 September to watch teams compete across 14 courts.
When should you come? Games run across all four days, with teams progressing through the group stages and elimination rounds. We recommend Sunday 27 September for the finals, when teams battle it out for the championship titles.
- Thu 24 Sep Group stages
- Fri 25 Sep Group stages
- Sat 26 Sep Group stages + elimination
- Sun 27 Sep Finals (our pick to watch)
Bring the kids, come with friends or drop by to see what dodgeball is all about. Whether you've played before or are discovering the sport for the first time, everyone is welcome.
Entry is free, but spots are limited and all spectators must RSVP. Register to secure your spot and receive event updates.
Registration Information
Registration Process
- Registration is by team
- Each registration is reviewed before your place is confirmed, to ensure a good mix of domestic and international teams
- You will receive email updates as your registration progresses
- You don't need a complete player list at registration time - this can be provided later
- All teams are strongly encouraged to have at least 6 players registered by 31 July for schedule balancing
- Teams visiting from outside Australia may need to confirm their visa application has been submitted
Eligibility
- Open to experienced dodgeball teams - not recommended for beginners
- No qualification process required
- Teams must be familiar with WDBF rules
- Teams do not need to be associated with a club
- Teams can be from anywhere in the world
- Each team requires a Team Manager (must be 18+ and attend the tournament)
- Players under 18 can attend but Team Managers are responsible for them
- Teams must arrange their own travel, accommodation and visas