Asia Pacific
Invitational 2026
July 31
Player Deadline
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Days to go
September 24
API Starts
Player Deadline
- All teams strongly encouraged to have at least 6 players registered by 31 July for schedule balancing
Tournament Days
- September 24 - Day 1
- September 25 - Day 2
- September 26 - Day 3
- September 27 - Day 4
Tournament Overview
About the API
800+
Competitors
10
Countries
4
Days of Play
2
Formats (Foam + Cloth)
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.
How to Register
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