Kissimmee to Host 2025 Beach Dodgeball World Cup

Kissimmee, Florida, will host the 2025 Beach Dodgeball World Cup from April 3–6 at Island H2O Water Park, featuring more than 600 participants from over 15 countries.

“Bringing a beach event to a city without a traditional beach shows how we think outside the box to deliver exceptional experiences,” said Tyler Weyant, director of sports development at Experience Kissimmee. “Island H2O has been an amazing partner in transforming this vision into reality. I also want to commend Breanna Hicks, from Kissimmee Sports Commission, for her creative problem-solving in securing a venue that perfectly complements Kissimmee’s ability to innovate.”

This will be the fourth World Cup and the second to take place in the United States. The first World Cup was played in 2016 in Manchester, England, with the second event taking place at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2018 and the most recent edition in Cairo in 2022. World Dodgeball, the sport’s governing body, was established in 2013.

“The partnership between Experience Kissimmee and World Dodgeball to bring the 2025 Beach Dodgeball World Cup to Kissimmee is history in the making,” said Tom Hickson, president of World Dodgeball. “We are delighted to be hosting the 2025 Beach Dodgeball World Cup at Island H20, bringing together the greatest athletes from across the World.”

The Island H2O Water Park will be transformed into an arena. The event is expected to generate more than 1,000 room nights.

“Island H2O Water Park is honored to partner with Experience Kissimmee to be the location for the 2025 Beach Dodgeball World Cup,” said Todd Andrus, senior director of marketing, Island H2O Water Park. “We’re excited for both competitors and guests to be part of the competition, as well as enjoy our island vibes and thrilling slides.”