Federation for International FootGolf

What Federation for International FootGolf does

The Federation for International FootGolf (FIFG) is a Lausanne-headquartered, Swiss-domiciled non-profit international sports federation founded in 2012 that serves as the recognized governing body for the sport of FootGolf. It operates a federated model in which exactly one national FootGolf organization per country is affiliated with FIFG, currently spanning more than 60 nations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia & Oceania, and Africa. Its core functions are standardizing the Rules of the Game, sanctioning international competitions, maintaining the official World Rankings, administering a WADA-aligned anti-doping program via the International Testing Agency (ITA), and operating a player licensing system required to compete in major events.

FIFG's product portfolio is competition-centric: the flagship FIFG World Championship and World Cup events (e.g., Acapulco 2026 expecting 1,200+ elite players from 60+ nations), the Youth World Cup (22 nations in 2026, Germany), FIFG Masters across age and gender categories, Regional Tournaments across five continental tours, and the FIFG 500 and Majors tiers. Supporting infrastructure includes the official Rulebook, World Rankings service, the Anti-Doping Program, and a multilingual website (English, French, Spanish). Tournament scheduling runs on BlueGolf software; no proprietary technology platform is disclosed.

The business model is non-profit and event-driven. FIFG generates revenue through three thin streams: (1) recurring World Tour and player License fees paid by individual players and federations to access international events and ranking points, (2) recurring National Membership Fees from the 60+ affiliated national federations, and (3) transaction-based Tournament Participation Fees (e.g., €50 per Youth World Cup player for catering). The federation reaches players via its website, social channels, and an event-led/community-led go-to-market that funnels demand through national federations rather than direct sales.

Name

Federation for International FootGolf

Legal name

Federation for International FootGolf

Website

https://footgolf.sport

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Federation for International FootGolf (FIFG) is the Swiss-domiciled, non-profit international governing body for FootGolf, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lausanne. It serves 60+ national member federations and thousands of licensed players through standardized rules, international tournaments, world rankings, and anti-doping programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Governance

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

International Sport Federations (IFs) (MPAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

Keywords

• Sports governance federation
• International sports federation
• Footgolf tournament organization
• Player licensing services
• Youth sports development

Headquarters

HQ city

Lausanne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. FIFG World Tour License: Players obtain a FIFG World Tour License to compete in international tournaments and earn world ranking points. This license is required for participating in major events.
2. National Membership Fees: National federations pay membership fees to be affiliated with FIFG and gain access to international competition registration.
3. Tournament Participation Fees: Youth World Cup participation fee of €50 per player covers catering. Additional adult catering packages are available for purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FIFG governs, promotes, and develops the sport of FootGolf internationally by issuing player licenses (FIFG License and FIFG World Tour License), sanctioning and organizing elite competitions (World Championship, World Cup, Youth World Cup, Regional Tournaments, Majors, Masters), maintaining official rules, world rankings, and an anti-doping program in partnership with the International Testing Agency (ITA), and supporting a network of national member federations across 60+ countries.

Product overview

FIFG offers a portfolio of products and services centered around governing and promoting FootGolf internationally. The core offerings include the FIFG License and FIFG World Tour License, which provide players with official affiliation, tournament access, and world ranking points. Competition products span from the premier World Championship and World Cup events to regional tournaments across five continents, plus the dedicated Youth World Cup for players aged 13-18. Supporting services include the World Rankings system, an Anti-Doping Program managed in partnership with the International Testing Agency (ITA), and official Rulebook resources. The products work together to support player development from grassroots to elite international competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FIFG License An official player license that provides official affiliation with the Federation for International FootGolf, enabling participation in sanctioned tournaments and the accumulation of world ranking points. Designed for individual FootGolf players seeking international competition access.
• FIFG World Tour License An advanced player license enabling players to compete in international FIFG World Tour tournaments and be part of the global FootGolf community while earning world ranking points. Required for participation in major international events.
• FIFG World Championship The premier individual world championship tournament for FootGolf, featuring national teams and individual competitors from over 60 nations competing for the world title. The 5th edition is scheduled for Acapulco 2026 in Mexico.
• FIFG World Cup A major international FootGolf tournament series conducted at world-class venues, attracting elite players from across the globe to compete for national team honors and individual accolades.
• FIFG Regional Tournaments Regional competitions organized across five regions (North America, South America, Europe, Asia & Oceania, and Africa), including FIFG 500 tournaments and Majors. These events form the qualification pathway to the World Championship and World Cup.
• FIFG Youth World Cup A family-oriented and youth-focused world championship for players aged 13-18, held at designated venues with centralized infrastructure including accommodation and catering. Features dedicated age categories (Boys 13-15, Girls 13-15, Boys 16-18, Girls 16-18). The 2026 edition is hosted in Gahlenz, Germany, with 22 nations participating.
• FIFG World Rankings The official ranking system tracking player performance across international FootGolf competitions, updated regularly based on tournament results to provide a globally recognized measure of player standing.
• FIFG Anti-Doping Program A comprehensive anti-doping program implemented in partnership with the International Testing Agency (ITA), encompassing education, prevention, testing procedures, athlete support, and enforcement in compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code.
• FIFG Rulebook The official rules and regulations governing FootGolf competitions, comprising Basic Concepts, FootGolf Rules, Match Play Rules, and an Obstructions Guide, available as downloadable documents for players, federations, and officials.
• FIFG Masters A prestigious annual tournament series for elite FootGolf players, contested across multiple divisions including Men, Senior, Senior Plus, Women, and Women Senior categories.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• International Testing Agency (ITA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIFG has partnered with the International Testing Agency (ITA) for anti-doping education and testing initiatives. The ITA manages clean sport programs on behalf of FIFG, including testing procedures, athlete support, and compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code.
• Deutscher Footgolf Verband e.V.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe German FootGolf Association hosts the Youth FootGolf World Cup 2026 in Gahlenz, Germany. They manage event delivery through a dedicated organizing committee, supported by experienced FootGolf officials, volunteers, and regional partners.
• United One SecuritysupportingOthersProfessional security company providing night watch and security services, particularly in the Olympic Style Tent Village area during the Youth World Cup 2026.
• Richter ErzgebirgesupportingOthersRegional catering partner providing reliable and high-quality catering throughout the Youth World Cup 2026 event, ensuring consistent food and beverage availability for participants, staff, parents, and representatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• World Skate: International federation recognized by the IOC that governs multiple skate-related disciplines, providing a model for how a federation can grow from niche sport governance into multi-discipline international federation status.
• International Korfball Federation: International federation for korfball, another niche international sport with national federations, world championships, and WADA-compliant anti-doping program. Closely mirrors FIFG's institutional model.
• World Lacrosse: International federation for lacrosse with similar structure including national member federations, world championships, and pursuit of Olympic recognition. Relevant comparable for an international federation at a similar scale stage.
• The R&A: One of two governing bodies of golf worldwide and the organization that sanctions the Open Championship. Relevant as the incumbent governing body for golf, the underlying sport FootGolf plays on, and a model of global sport federation operations.

Others

• BlueGolf: Provider of tournament management software used by FIFG for competition scheduling. Included as an adjacent enabling technology provider relevant to the federation's event operations.
• International Testing Agency (ITA): Strategic partner of FIFG that delivers anti-doping services to international federations. Included as a peer because it represents the type of federation-enabling ecosystem organization relevant to FIFG's operations.

Direct peers

• American FootGolf League: A competing FootGolf organization operating primarily in the United States. While FIFG is the global federation, the AFGL is the most direct functional parallel in the same sport and overlaps on player recruitment and tournament hosting.
• World Flying Disc Federation: International federation for flying disc/disc golf sports with comparable structure: national member federations, world championships, anti-doping program, and emerging sport status. Closely analogous niche amateur sport federation model.
• International Floorball Federation: International federation for floorball with a similar profile of national federations, world championships, anti-doping program, and ongoing Olympic inclusion efforts. Highly comparable institutional structure and scale.

Emerging players

• International Quidditch Association: Governing body for an emerging hybrid sport with a similar profile: grassroots-driven international federation, regional tournaments, world championship, and push for broader recognition. Comparable in lifecycle and operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FIFG_World
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCw7BJRwmztZoIevrhHxr_oA
• Facebookfacebook.com/federationforinternationalfootgolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/footgolf
• Instagraminstagram.com/fifgworld

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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