The American Dodgeball League Sets the Stage for a New Era in Sports Entertainment

The game once confined to school gymnasiums is preparing to explode onto the national stage. The American Dodgeball League (ADL) is launching its inaugural season on April 11, 2026, bringing fans a fast, fierce, and unstoppable brand of competition.

With sixteen teams representing states across the country, organized into Eastern and Western Conferences, the league plans to reshape how people view dodgeball. Each team will compete in a fourteen game season, battling for playoff spots and the opportunity to reach the East versus West championship showdown.

“This is not playground dodgeball,” the league’s mission statement reads. “This is professional, structured, and fiercely competitive.”

Beyond the games, the ADL is building an ecosystem that includes opportunities for team ownership, a franchise model, and a global vision to elevate dodgeball alongside other major sports. The league format features five on five play that rewards both strategy and athletic ability, creating a product that is both entertaining and intense.

The excitement begins with the first American Dodgeball League Draft on January 3, 2026. Fans will be able to watch history unfold as the first professional dodgeball rosters are created.

For communities, the ADL is more than just a sport. It represents connection and opportunity. By combining athletic competition with inclusivity and high energy entertainment, the league is positioning itself as both a sport and a cultural movement.

As the inaugural season approaches, one thing is certain. Dodgeball has evolved, and the American Dodgeball League is ready to bring it into the mainstream.

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