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Bikeball Matchday: Every goal. Live for everyone.

Matchday runs your tournament from schedule to match report – and shows every score live.

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What a match day looks likeFictional teams

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Enter the teams, pick a format – done. Matchday works out the timetable and referees, for two courts if you like.

Scorer’s table with clock.

Goals, cards, half-time and the 4 m shoot-out – by keyboard or touch. The match report sheet fills itself in.

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World premiere

Bikeball The world's first cycle-ball game for iOS and Android.

No foot ever touches the ball. You play it with your front wheel and your head, backwards as well as forwards, on 14 by 11 metres of indoor court. We are bringing the fastest cycling sport in the world to your phone.

Still in development — the release will be announced right here.

Cycle-ball and front wheel

Latest from the world of cycle-ball

All cycle-ball news →

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Cycle-ball — the sport almost nobody knows

Two players per team, one ball, two goals. The ball is played with the bike or the head only — never with your feet, and putting a foot down takes you out of the play. Everyone rides fixed gear: riding backwards, balancing on the spot and switching direction in an instant are all part of the craft.

The whole thing was invented in 1883. There have been world championships, leagues and clubs ever since — and yet the sport never got a video game. Until now.

There is more on all of it — the rules, the court, the ball and that peculiar bike — on cycle-ball explained.

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What is inside the cycle-ball app

Riding cycle-ball on a touchscreen takes some learning: fixed gear, riding backwards, ball control with the front wheel. That is exactly what the dedicated training mode is for — you get the controls down at your own pace before heading into a match.

The real cycle-ball rules

It plays by the rulebook from the gym floor: the ball is played with the bike or the head only, and no foot touches the ground. If you know cycle-ball, you will feel at home instantly.

Training mode with an AI partner

Practise first, play second. Training lets you get to know the controls at your own pace, alongside your AI partner, before you move on to a real match.

Matches against the AI

In the first release you take on a computer-controlled opponent. Short matches, clear outcomes, an instant rematch.

Built for the touchscreen

Two thumbs, no menus in the way. Tuned for iPhone and Android — landscape, 60 frames per second.

Planned for later versions

Not included yet
  • Online multiplayerMatches against real opponents instead of the AI.
  • Career modeThe road from club matches to the world championship.
  • Team selectionPick one of the existing clubs1 or put together your own fantasy team.
  • Skills and staminaTrain your riders’ abilities and endurance and make them stronger over a season.
  • Coach marketSign star coaches and get more out of your team.
  • More venuesSeveral sports halls — from the club gym to a full arena.
  • Equipment storeDigital bikes, rims and balls to unlock.

1 Clubs registered with Bikeball only.

Features are in development and may change before release.

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A first look at the game

This is what Bikeball looks like right now: real 3D, a raised camera at the side of the court, two riders per team, the score at the top, the joystick on the left and the action buttons on the right.

Work in progress Gameplay scene from Bikeball in a sports hall: a yellow computer-controlled rider has the ball at his front wheel, your blue rider waits in midfield, and a goalkeeper stands in front of each goal; the scoreboard “DU 0:0 COM” hangs at the top, the virtual joystick is on the left, and the switch, jump and attack buttons are on the right.
Please note: this image is a genuine screenshot from the current development build, not from the finished app. Graphics, controls, venues and advertising boards may still change significantly before release.

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What is being worked on right now

Bikeball is not finished yet. These are the four areas currently being worked on.

  1. Polishing the design

    Visuals, controls and the court are getting their final pass.

  2. Controls

    Several control schemes are being built and tested against each other in play.

  3. The rulebook

    The cycle-ball rules are being translated into the game step by step.

  4. Training the AI riders

    Set pieces are identified from video footage by one AI, turned into prompts, and implemented in the game by a second AI.

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Cycle-ball Worlds 2026 in Ludwigsburg — the champions

Austria are the men’s world champions: Patrick Schnetzer and Markus Bröll beat Germany 8–1 in the final. In the women’s event, Judith Wolf and Danielle Holzer defended Germany’s title with a 4–0 win over Switzerland, and Italy won the Challenger League. All results, tables and the knockout bracket are on Bikeball.

All results

30 October – 1 November 2026 · MHPArena Ludwigsburg

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Frequently asked questions about cycle-ball and Bikeball

What is cycle-ball?

Cycle-ball is an indoor cycling discipline. Two teams of two riders each play a ball into the opposing goal using only the bike or the head. It is played indoors on special cycle-ball bikes.

How is cycle-ball played?

The ball may only be played with the bike or the head. If a rider puts a foot on the ground or props themselves up, they immediately lose the right to play: they have to ride behind their own goal line and re-enter the court with one wheel outside the penalty area before they may join the action again. Only the ball may ever be challenged, never the opponent or their bike.

How big is a cycle-ball court and its goals?

For official international competition the court measures 14 by 11 metres. National events may deviate, but must not go below a minimum of 12 by 9 metres. At least 0.60 metres of clear space should surround the court. The goals have a clear opening of 2 by 2 metres and must not be fixed to the floor.

How long does a cycle-ball match last?

It depends on the age group: elite and U23 play 2 × 7 minutes, juniors U19 2 × 6 minutes, youth and schools (U17 and U15) 2 × 5 minutes. Tournaments may shorten this to 2 × 5 minutes. A match is always played in two halves with a change of ends and a two-minute break.

What kind of ball is used in cycle-ball?

The surface of the ball must be made of fabric, it is fully spherical with a diameter of 17 to 18 centimetres and weighs between 500 and 600 grams. The core is pressed animal hair, usually horsehair, which is why the ball barely bounces at all.

What kind of bikes are used in cycle-ball?

Cycle-ball bikes are purpose-built. Wheels measure 20 to 26 inches and must be spoked, the handlebar may not exceed 380 millimetres across the grips, and cranks are 135 to 170 millimetres long. The bottom bracket sits at least 220 millimetres above the floor so the cranks do not ground out while manoeuvring. The gearing is fixed by the rules: one crank revolution moves the bike 2.00 to 3.20 metres. Toe clips are not allowed.

May the ball be played by hand?

As a rule, no. Only the defending rider may use their hands inside the penalty area, and only with both feet on the pedals and both wheels inside the area. A caught ball may not be thrown beyond the defence line and must touch the ground again within three seconds. There is no such thing as a direct goal by hand. If the ball gets caught in the bike, the rider may free it by hand as long as they gain no advantage from doing so.

What are a free hit and a 4-metre ball?

The free hit is the penalty for infringements committed outside the penalty areas. The ball is placed where the infringement happened, at least one metre from the boards, and the offending team must keep at least four metres away. The 4-metre ball is the penalty for infringements inside your own penalty area — cycle-ball's equivalent of a penalty kick. A rider counts as being inside the area as soon as any part of the bike or body touches the floor within it.

When does a goal count in cycle-ball?

A goal counts once the ball has fully crossed the goal line. If it is rolling along the floor, its entire contact patch must have passed the rear edge of the line. The goal also stands if the shooter falls after releasing the shot. A ball deflected into your own goal always counts for the opponent.

Is there a cycle-ball app or video game?

Yes. Bikeball is the world's first cycle-ball game for iOS and Android. The app is in development and the release will be announced on this page.

Is Radball the same as cycle-ball?

Yes. Radball is the German name for the sport known internationally as cycle-ball. Bikeball is available in English, German, French, Japanese and Czech.

Rule details follow the UCI International Regulations for Two-Man Cycle-Ball (Union Cycliste Internationale), in force since 1 January 2018.

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Be there for the first whistle

The cycle-ball game is coming to iOS and Android. The moment the stores open, the links will be right here.