Name: Dodgeball Beach Cup 2026
Start: 2026-08-06T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Flugplatz Stadtlohn-Vreden

Dodgeball Beach Cup

About Dodgeball Beach Cup

The Dodgeball Beach Cup is one of Germany's largest hybrid festivals: funsport, festival, and camping in one. On the Stadtlohn-Vreden airfield, around 30,000 visitors and 3,500 players will gather for the 20th anniversary edition from August 6th to 9th, 2026. Six stages with EDM, Hardstyle, Trance, Soul, Reggae, and Karneval music, 280 Dodgeball teams in the tournament.

Dates 06 Aug — 09 Aug 2026

Venue Stadtlohn (05554)

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Edition 2026

Dodgeball Beach Cup — edition 2026

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The 2026 Dodgeball Beach Cup runs from August 6th to 9th at the Stadtlohn-Vreden airfield. The 20th anniversary edition features 280 Dodgeball teams, six stages (ITM Mainstage, Electro Beast Stage, Carnival, Heisterborg Steueroase, Schirmbar, HUBI Trance Circle 360°), around 30,000 visitors, and a camping area.

The anniversary edition promises an expanded program: longer festival opening hours, special guests on the ITM Mainstage, new food trucks, and special promotions to celebrate the 20th anniversary. Detailed stage schedules, headliners, and truck lists will be published on dodgeball-beachcup.de and social media channels.

Highlights Dodgeball Beach Cup 2026

20th Anniversary Edition
280 Dodgeball teams, approx. 3,500 players
Six stages with distinct musical worlds
HUBI Trance Circle as a 360° experience
30,000 visitors
Camping directly on the festival grounds

Programme Dodgeball Beach Cup 2026

Thursday, August 6, 2026 — Festival Start

Arrival, Camping opens
Dodgeball preliminary rounds begin
First stage programs in the evening

Friday, August 7, 2026 — Day 2

Dodgeball tournament in full swing
Six stages active: ITM Mainstage, Electro Beast, Carnival, Schirmbar, Heisterborg, HUBI Trance Circle
Headliner sets in the evening

Saturday, August 8, 2026 — Main Day

Dodgeball finals and award ceremonies
Full stage program
Headliner show on ITM Mainstage

Sunday, August 9, 2026 — Wind Down

Final sets on the stages
Departure and campsite clearance

Note: The final stage schedules with DJ and artist slots will be published before the festival at dodgeball-beachcup.de/floors.

Prices Dodgeball Beach Cup 2026

Tickets required: Day tickets, weekend pass, and separately bookable camping. Team registrations for the Dodgeball tournament are via dodgeball-beachcup.de. Prices in the ticket shop.

Practical information

Practical information — Dodgeball Beach Cup

Getting There

By car: A31 exit Stadtlohn or Vreden, then follow signs for the airfield. By public transport: Train to Stadtlohn, shuttle to the airfield. Camping and day parking available on the festival grounds.

Tickets

Tickets available via dodgeball-beachcup.de – Day tickets, weekend pass, team registration for Dodgeball, camping separate. Doors open August 6th; festival runs until August 9th.

Tip

For the full experience, book a weekend pass with camping. The Dodgeball tournament usually starts on Thursday/Friday – those who want to play should register their team in advance.

20 Years of Funsport Meets Festival

The Dodgeball Beach Cup celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026. What began as a regional Völkerball (dodgeball) tournament has become one of Germany's most unusual festivals: funsport, festival, and camping on a 75,000 m² airfield in the western Münsterland region. Event date 2026: August 6th to 9th.

Six Stages, Six Musical Worlds

The musical concept is deliberately eclectic – perhaps one of the broadest genre spectrums in the German festival landscape:

ITM Mainstage – the main stage with headliners
Electro Beast Stage – EDM and full-throttle electronic music
Carnival – Cologne-style Karneval and Mallorca vibes
Heisterborg Steueroase – alternative atmosphere with cult status
Schirmbar – Reggae, Soul, and relaxed dance vibes
HUBI Trance Circle 360° – immersive trance experience

This covers a wide spectrum from EDM, Hardstyle, Trance to Soul, Reggae, and Karneval music – a mix that is unique in Germany.

280 Dodgeball Teams in a Mega Tournament

The sporting centerpiece: 280 teams compete in a huge Dodgeball tournament – from hobby teams to ambitious crews. Around 3,500 players participate in the tournament. Games are played on numerous parallel courts, with their own league structure and finals over the festival weekend. Funsport means: fun is the priority, but the competitive spirit is real.

30,000 Visitors and On-site Camping

Organizers expect around 30,000 visitors in total. Most arrive with tents or campers and use the available camping area directly at the festival grounds. This makes the Dodgeball Beach Cup one of the largest camping festivals in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Stadtlohn-Vreden in the Westmünsterland

The festival location is situated between Stadtlohn and Vreden in the Borken district, in the Westmünsterland region near the Dutch border. The Stadtlohn-Vreden airfield is known as a sports and leisure airfield and, with its 75,000 m², offers ample space for stages, camping, courts, food trucks, and service areas.

A Festival with Its Own Vocabulary

Those who have been coming for a while know the terms: Schirmbar, Heisterborg Steueroase, HUBI Trance Circle – all unique stages with their own communities. The festival has built a loyal fan base over two decades, which returns every year. The 20th anniversary in 2026 will be celebrated in this tradition with a special program.