Place the bikes, drag the paths with your finger — then let the play run. The ball rolls along at the front wheel, through every curve. Built for the hall: works on a phone, and even better held sideways.
In the browser, no account needed. Saving and sharing use the same account as Scout.
World premiere
BikeballThe 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.
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.
14 × 11 mIndoor court size
2 vs. 2Players on court
1883First cycle-ball match
0Video games so far
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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.
Camera switchFour-metre balls and corner balls seen head-on instead of top-down.
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: a top-down view of the court, two riders per team, the ball in the middle, the score in the top right.
Work in progress
Please note: this image shows an early development state and is not a capture of the finished app. Graphics, controls, the court and the club names 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.
Polishing the design
Visuals, controls and the court are getting their final pass.
Controls
Several control schemes are being built and tested against each other in play.
The rulebook
The cycle-ball rules are being translated into the game step by step.
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 World Championships 2026 in Ludwigsburg — and the Bikeball Worlds in your browser
The 2026 Indoor Cycling World Championships take place from 30 October to
1 November at the MHPArena in Ludwigsburg — after the cancellation in Derby, German
Cycling took the staging over. Until then: the cycle-ball duel, one-on-one on the real
indoor court — online against real opponents for the world ranking, straight in your
browser.
Ordered by playing strength. Only multiplayer matches count; anyone who does not play for 14 days rests. Frozen on 1 November — first place is Bikeball world champion 2026.
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New: Bikeball Jump
Your cycle-ball bike rides by itself — hang on, collect cycle balls and jump over whatever gets in the way.
Leaderboard
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An endless run in your browser — nothing to install, no sign-up, no account. Change lanes and jump, that is all it takes: on a phone with the buttons below the pitch, on a computer with the arrow keys.
Collect enough cycle balls and you can put your name on the leaderboard. It is real, public and kept on the server — the ten best rides are listed next to this.
The real game still needs time. To make the wait shorter, there is already something to play.
Leaderboard
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Twenty four-metre balls against a keeper, right in your browser — nothing to install, no sign-up, no account. On a phone you aim with your thumb, on a computer with the mouse or the arrow keys.
Score well and you can put your name on the leaderboard. It is real, public and kept on the server — the ten best rounds are listed next to this.
Coconuts, flip-flops, scooters and cheeky monkeys fall from the sky — ride underneath and shoot them down with the cycle-ball. One level that keeps getting faster.
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A holiday shoot-'em-up in the browser — nothing to install, no sign-up, no account. On the phone in portrait: drag the touchpad to ride and hit the shoot button to send the cycle-ball upwards; on the desktop use the arrow keys and space.
Three lives, no time limit: it simply keeps getting faster. Last long enough and you can enter the leaderboard — real, public and kept server-side.
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.
