The best indoor sport you've never tried
Indoor Sport.
Dutch weather doesn't have to stop you from playing. Foam dodgeball is the most fun you can have inside a sports hall — guaranteed.
100% Indoor, 100% Safe
Played in a standard sports hall with soft foam balls. No weather dependency, no risk of injury, no excuses not to play.
High-Intensity Fun
Short, explosive rounds of throwing, dodging, and catching. Your heart rate goes up without it ever feeling like a workout.
The Social Factor
Teams rotate every round. You meet and play with everyone in the room. It's a team sport and a social event rolled into one.
Per Session
Calories Burned
Year-Round
Gear Required
Why Foam Dodgeball is the Ultimate Indoor Sport
The Netherlands has no shortage of indoor sports. From badminton and volleyball to climbing and fitness, there are plenty of ways to stay active inside. But few indoor sports combine the physical intensity, social interaction, and pure fun that dodgeball delivers.
Unlike many indoor sports that require technical skill or expensive memberships, foam dodgeball is accessible from day one. The rules are simple: dodge the balls, catch the balls, throw the balls. A 5-year-old understands it. A 50-year-old enjoys it. And because we use soft foam balls, there is zero fear of getting hurt.
No Learning Curve
You can enjoy your very first session. No weeks of practice before things get fun.
Weatherproof
Rain, wind, snow — doesn't matter. Dodgeball runs indoors, every week, all year.
Competitive Edge
Games are fast and competitive — just the right amount of adrenaline to keep you coming back.
Growing Nationwide
Starting in Groningen and expanding across the Netherlands. Want to bring dodgeball to your city? Get in touch.
Indoor Sport Comparison
How does dodgeball stack up against other popular indoor sports in the Netherlands?
- Badminton / Squash — great exercise, but typically limited to 2-4 players. Dodgeball is a group sport with 12-30 people per session.
- Volleyball — fun team sport, but requires consistent technique to enjoy. Dodgeball is fun from minute one.
- Fitness / Gym — effective for building strength, but often solitary. Dodgeball gives you the workout and the social life.
- Climbing — exciting individual sport, but expensive and requires specific facilities. Dodgeball needs only a standard sports hall.
Bring Indoor Dodgeball to Your City
Gron's Dodgeball started in Groningen and is now expanding across the Netherlands. If you want to start a foam dodgeball community in your city, we can help. We invest in new communities — providing equipment, knowledge, and support. All you need is enthusiasm and a local sports hall. Contact us to get started.
Indoor Sport FAQ
Try the best indoor sport.
Foam dodgeball in Groningen — or start a community in your own city. No experience needed.