British Dodgeball is inviting all existing and prospective member clubs to confirm their participation in the 2026/27 English National Leagues season.
Apply Now
Applications are now open via the following form:
Please use the application form to indicate whether your club intends to enter teams into the English National League structure for the new season. The form should be completed by current member clubs in relation to their existing teams and any additional teams they wish to enter.
The form should also be completed by clubs that are new to British Dodgeball or are currently outside the English National League pyramid but wish to join for the 2026/27 season.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted by midnight on Sunday 28th June 2026.
Please note: This submission will serve as your club’s firm application to the league for the 2026/27 season.
League Allocation
Current teams will be allocated to leagues in accordance with the 2025/26 final standings and the English National League Rules & Regulations.
New teams will enter at the base of the league pyramid:
Men’s Leagues
- National League North
- National League South
Women’s Leagues
- League 1
Should the number of applications exceed expectations, British Dodgeball will look to expand the current league structure by creating additional divisions where necessary, ensuring that no eligible team misses out on participation
Venues
Elite League Competitions
All Super League and National League 1 rounds will take place at Kettering Arena.
National League South
All rounds will once again be hosted in Reading.
National League North
Venue details are currently to be confirmed.
2026/27 Season Schedule
Super League & National League 1
| Round | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 10 October 2026 |
| Round 2 | 14 November 2026 |
| Round 3 | 28 November 2026 |
| Round 4 | 9 January 2027 |
| Round 5 | 6 February 2027 |
| Round 6 | 27 February 2027 |
| Round 7 | 27 March 2027 |
| Round 8 | 10 April 2027 |
| Round 9 | 24 April 2027 |
| Round 10 | 22 May 2027 |
British Championships Qualification
The highest-placed teams in the Super League will qualify for the British Dodgeball Championships 2027, taking place on 10th July 2027 at Kettering Arena.
Exact qualification criteria will be confirmed later in the season.
National League North & National League South
| Round | Date |
| Round 1 | 11 October 2026 |
| Round 2 | 15 November 2026 |
| Round 3 | 29 November 2026 |
| Round 4 | 10 January 2027 |
| Round 5 | 7 February 2027 |
| Round 6 | 14 March 2027 |
| Round 7 | 4 April 2027 |
| Round 8 | 11 April 2027 |
| Round 9 | 25 April 2027 |
| Round 10 | 23 May 2027 |
Promotion & Relegation Play-Offs
The Promotion & Relegation Play-Offs will take place on 19th June 2027 at Kettering Arena.
The play-offs will feature the bottom non-automatically relegated teams from National League 1 and the highest-placed non-automatically promoted teams from National League North and National League South.
The exact number of teams involved and qualification criteria will be confirmed later in the season.
We look forward to welcoming both returning and new clubs for another exciting season of English National League Dodgeball.
