Korfball has always been built on the idea of equality, and the International Korfball Federation (IKF) is now launching this official new format to ensure the sport is truly accessible to everyone. Through the IKF Learning Academy, we recently hosted a global online workshop focused entirely on Wheelchair Korfball, which is also known as Adaptive Korfball.
We were pleased to see a great level of interest from around the world. Delegates joined us from four of our Continental Federations: Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The high level of interest and attendance confirms that there is a real appetite to grow the game in new directions globally.
Expert insight from the USKF
The session was led by IKF Diversity and Inclusion Director Karli Piennette. Karli joined us from the United States Korfball Federation (USKF), an organisation that has been leading the way in this area for some time. The USKF already runs a successful adaptive program, so Karli was able to share practical, real-world experience on how to get these initiatives off the ground.
Dean Woods from the IKF attended the session and was encouraged by the progress being made.
“It was a really insightful and exciting workshop, and hearing about the work Karli and the USKF have already done was a real highlight.
It was great to see exactly how the updated rules are making our sport even more accessible, and I am excited to see how our delegates now take these ideas back to their own communities to grow the game.”
The Essentials of the Game
The workshop covered the foundations that any federation needs to start an adaptive branch, including:
The Rules: How the game is played and how the classification system works.
Inclusive Communication: The best ways to coach and engage with new athletes.
Discussion: A space for representatives to share their own ideas and local challenges.
As Karli put it during the session: “Any athlete of all abilities can play korfball.”
More Ways to Play
Whether it is the fast-paced energy of Urban Korfball, the growth of Beach Korfball, or the expansion of Wheelchair Korfball, the goal is simple. We want to make sure there is a version of our sport for every athlete and every environment.
Want to learn more? If you are interested in starting an adaptive program or just want to see how it works, you can find all our coaching materials, rules, and training tasks on the IKF Learning Academy section of our website.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Wheelchair_Korfball.png5701500Dean Woodshttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDean Woods2026-02-10 18:28:362026-02-10 18:44:25Korfball for Everyone – Global progress for wheelchair korfball
Lisbon, Portugal – 7 February 2026 – Lisbon has hosted an incredible week of top-level club korfball, culminating in a thrilling final day at the IKF Korfball Champions League Final.
PKC/Vertom from the Netherlands have done it again, winning the IKF Korfball Champions League for the fourth year in a row. Since the competition’s relaunch, the Dutch side from Papendrecht has lifted the trophy in 2023, 2024, 2025, and now 2026, continuing their remarkable run at the top of European club korfball.
In the championship match, PKC/Vertom took on Boeckenberg Korfbal Club of Belgium. The Dutch champions delivered when it mattered most, winning the final 20-14 to secure the Alfons Janssens Trophy once again.
Lisa van Gorp top scored in the match with 6 beautiful goals for Boeckenberg and Zita SchrÖder, Olav van Wijngaarden, Lise van Maldeghem and Jelmer Jonker all scored 3 in the final for PKC/Vertom.
The final day also saw the remaining placement matches played, completing the standings after five days of competition. In the Bronze medal match, Bec Korfball Club (ENG) defeated Korfbal Klub Brno (CZE) 19-18 with Caitlin Fitzgerald scoring a Golden Goal to secure the win and to take third place.
The 5th place match saw Schweriner Korfball Club (GER) overcome Vosime.cz Prostějov (CZE) 13-12, while earlier in the day, Benfica (POR) beat TuS Schildgen (GER) 14–11 in the 7th place match, giving the home side a positive finish in Lisbon.
Across the week, fans enjoyed high-quality korfball, close contests, and memorable moments as clubs from across Europe battled for every position. Full match statistics, final standings, and detailed results are available on worldkorfball.sport, and fans are encouraged to follow and share the action across IKF’s official social media channels.
Finally, a huge Thank You to everyone who made this event possible. The IKF would like to acknowledge the City of Lisbon for its support, the local hosts and organisers, all IKF officials, and the many volunteers whose hard work and dedication ensured a fantastic IKF Korfball Champions League Final. Their efforts behind the scenes played a vital role in delivering a memorable week of international club korfball.
The Top Goal Scorer awards were presented by Esmeralda Gonçalinho, representative of Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude, with Petr Galicek (Vosime.cz Prostějov, CZE) finishing as the male top scorer with 25 goals, while Lisa van Gorp (Boeckenberg Korfbal Club, BEL) led the female standings with 23 goals, including six in the Final against PKC.
Petr Galicek – 25 goals
Lisa van Gorp – 23 goals
About the IKF KCL
The IKF Korfball Champions League is the competition for the best clubs in Europe. It is the successor to the IKF Europa Cup and IKF Europa Shield. The 2025/26 season features 24 teams taking part in the Satellite, Challenger and the KCL Final, and will expand to 32 teams next year. All matches were streamed live on youtube.com/ikfchannel with full results and statistics available on and worldkorfball.sport,.
More to come: This article will be updated with photos from the medal ceremony, top scorers of the tournament and additional highlights.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-KCL-Final-PKC_header.png5701500Dean Woodshttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDean Woods2026-02-07 18:23:332026-02-09 19:41:17PKC/Vertom claim fourth consecutive IKF Korfball Champions League title
The International Korfball Federation (IKF) has confirmed the official appointments for the final day of the 2025–26 IKF Korfball Champions League Final, which concludes today in Lisbon, Portugal.
After four days of high-level international club competition, the Korfball Champions League 2025-26 season reaches its climax on Saturday, 7 February, with four placement matches deciding the final standings of the championship, including the Bronze Medal Match and the Championship Final, all played at the Complexo Desportivo Municipal do Casal Vistoso.
Due to #StormMarta, all matches on the final day will start one hour later than originally scheduled. The opening match of the day will now begin at 11:00, followed by the fifth-place match at 12:35. The Bronze Medal Match between Brno KK (CZE) and Bec Korfball Club (ENG) will start at 14:10, while the Championship Final between PKC/Vertom (NED) and Boeckenberg KC (BEL) is scheduled to start at 15:45 (all times local, GMT).
For the Championship Final, the Jury of the Match will be Bernardo Costa (POR), Ana Curva (POR) with Nina Piris (CAT) as Jury chair.
The Championship Final will be officiated by Chris West (ENG) and Uğurtan Akbulut (TUR), two referees with extensive experience at the highest level of international korfball. Uğurtan Akbulut most recently took charge of the IKF U21 European Korfball Championship Final 2025 in Belgium, while Chris West officiated the World Games 2025 Final in Chengdu, China. Their recent appointments to major international finals underline the confidence placed in them by the IKF Refereeing Committee. The reserve referees appointed for the Final are Beatriz Guita (POR) and Wei-Chieh (Leon) Liao (TPE).
Earlier in the afternoon, the Bronze Medal Match between Brno KK (CZE) and Bec Korfball Club (ENG) will be refereed by Tom Vlaminckx (BEL) and Dave van der Meulen (NED), an experienced international pairing entrusted with overseeing the match that will determine who takes home the bronze medal.
All matches on the final day of the IKF Korfball Champions League Final 2025–26 can be watched live and free of charge on the IKF YouTube channel. Fans are encouraged to follow the IKF’s official social media channels for the very latest updates throughout Finals Day.
Final – Update start time: 15:45 GMT
Bronze medal match – Updated start time: 14:10 GMT
5th place match – Update start time: 12:35 GMT
7th place match – Updated start time: 11:00 GMT
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_KCL_Final_Referees.png5701500Dean Woodshttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDean Woods2026-02-07 11:44:542026-02-07 12:45:36Officials Appointed for the IKF Korfball Champions League Final 2025–26
After a successful edition last season, the IKF Korfball Champions League Final returns to Lisbon, Portugal, for a second consecutive year. From 3 to 7 February 2026, the Portuguese capital will once again welcome Europe’s elite club teams as eight sides battle it out for the Champions League crown.
Over five days of top-level competition, fans can expect high-intensity matches, world-class performances and an exciting atmosphere both in the venue and online, as the best club teams in Europe compete for one of the most prestigious titles in international korfball.
Event: IKF Korfball Champions League Final 2025–26
Dates: Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 February 2026
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Watch Live
All matches from the IKF Korfball Champions League Final will be streamed live and free to watch via:
The 2025–26 Finals bring together eight of Europe’s top club teams, representing six countries:
PKC/Vertom (Netherlands)
Boeckenberg Korfbal Club (Belgium)
Bec Korfball Club (England)
Núcleo de Corfebol de Benfica (Portugal)
Schweriner Korfball Club (Germany)
TuS Schildgen (Germany)
Vosime.cz Prostějov (Czechia)
Korfbal Klub Brno (Czechia)
Schedule
The eight teams are divided into groups, with group matches played during the first part of the week. Based on the group standings, teams will progress to the semi-finals, followed by the bronze medal match and the Champions League Final on the final day.
Group Phase Live Draw (19/11/2025)
Where to follow
Follow the Action Live! Fans around the world can watch and follow the tournaments live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and worldkorfball.sport, featuring live results, live streaming, statistics, scorers, and play-by-play updates.
Stay Connected on Social Media – Join the conversation using hashtags #KCL and #korfball to catch the best images, clips, and highlights from the tournaments.
Discover More – Explore all this content and much more on the official IKF social media profiles and @IKFeurope.
The IKF Korfball Champions League (KCL) is a competition for the strongest clubs in Europe. It is the joint successor of the 60 editions of the IKF Europa Cup and the 20 editions of the IKF Europa Shield. The format entails a series of events, with the top one named KCL Final for the eight strongest European clubs, and Challenger and Satellite events for lower-ranked clubs.
With the new IKF KCL format, the 2025/26 edition will allow up to 24 club teams to take part, expanding to 32 teams in 2026/27. This growth provides more opportunities for players, coaches, and officials to gain valuable international experience.
The new structure features up to four competition tiers: Qualifier, Satellite, Challenger, and the KCL Final, each designed to provide balanced and competitive matchups.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/header_KCL_2025-2026_Final_Lisbon_.jpg5701500Dean Woodshttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDean Woods2026-02-01 22:27:532026-02-07 19:18:19IKF Korfball Champions League Final Returns to Lisbon | 3-7 February 2026
The Catalan side KC Barcelona are the winners of the IKF Korfball Champions League (KCL) Challenger 2025-26 after five days of competition in Kemer, Türkiye.
From 13 to 17 January 2026, eight European clubs played in a group stage followed by crossover and placement matches. The tournament ended on Saturday with Barcelona taking home the trophy after victory in the final against Guardians Sporting Club.
Match Results and Standings
The final day of play determined the final rankings for all participating teams. In the championship match, Barcelona (CAT) beat Guardians Sporting Club (HUN) to claim the title. Barcelona’s Pau Aparicio (#32) led the scoring in the final with 7 goals. The match was refereed by Renske Dardenne (BEL) and Kamil Musialinski (POL).
The bronze medal went to CCCD Carnaxide (POR), who won a close match against KS Defenders Korfball Wroclaw (POL) with a final score of 17–15. In the match for fifth and sixth place, KLX (POR) beat Terrassa Vallparadis Korfbal Club (CAT) 18–13. The seventh-place spot went to the local Turkish team Yıldız Teknik Üniversiteliler S.C., who defeated Bristol Thunder (ENG) 20–13.
Tournament Top Scorers
Ali Çetin from Yıldız Teknik Üniversiteliler S.C. (TUR) was the overall top scorer of the event with 31 goals. Adriana Teuna Stuij from KS Defenders Korfball Wroclaw (POL) finished as the top female scorer with 17 goals.
Thank You
The IKF thanks the local organisers, the volunteers, and the officials for their work in making this event a success. We also thank the local sponsors in Türkiye for their support and hospitality. Finally, we thank our global partners: Mikasa for the official match balls and Axitour for the referee communication systems.
About the IKF KCL
The IKF Korfball Champions League is the competition for the best clubs in Europe. It is the successor to the IKF Europa Cup and IKF Europa Shield. The 2025/26 season features 24 teams taking part in the Satellite, Challengerand the KCL Final, and will expand to 32 teams next year. All matches were streamed live on youtube.com/ikfchannel with full results and statistics available on and worldkorfball.sport,.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/header_KCL_challeger26.png5701500Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2026-01-17 18:57:522026-01-17 20:40:31KC Barcelona win the IKF Korfball Champions League Challenger 2025-26
[Daily update] The IKF Korfball Champions League 2025-2026 started last December in Lisbon with the IKF KCL Satellite, and now it’s time for the IKF Korfball Champions League Challenger, to be played between 13 and 17 January 2026 in Kemer, Türkiye. This is the 2nd KCL event of this 2025-2026 season and the most important after the KCL Final.
Eight european clubs will compete in two groups that will decide wich teams qualify to play the semi-finals and which ones will fight for places 5 to 8.
All fans around the world can watch and follow this tournament live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and worldkorfball.sport, featuring live results, live streaming, statistics, scorers, and play-by-play updates.
The IKF Korfball Champions League (KCL) is a competition for the strongest clubs in Europe. It is the joint successor of the 60 editions of the IKF Europa Cup and the 20 editions of the IKF Europa Shield. The format entails a series of events, with the top one named KCL Final for the eight strongest European clubs, and Challenger and Satellite events for lower-ranked clubs.
With the new IKF KCL format, the 2025/26 edition will allow up to 24 club teams to take part, expanding to 32 teams in 2026/27.
Follow the Action Live! Fans around the world can watch and follow the tournaments live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and worldkorfball.sport, featuring live results, live streaming, statistics, scorers, and play-by-play updates.
Stay Connected on Social Media – Join the conversation using hashtags #KCL and #korfball to catch the best images, clips, and highlights from the tournaments.
Discover More – Explore all this content and much more on the official IKF social media profiles and @IKFeurope.
The IKF Korfball Champions League (KCL) is a competition for the strongest clubs in Europe. It is the joint successor of the 60 editions of the IKF Europa Cup and the 20 editions of the IKF Europa Shield. The format entails a series of events, with the top one named KCL Final for the eight strongest European clubs, and Challenger and Satellite events for lower-ranked clubs.
With the new IKF KCL format, the 2025/26 edition will allow up to 24 club teams to take part, expanding to 32 teams in 2026/27. This growth provides more opportunities for players, coaches, and officials to gain valuable international experience.
The new structure features up to four competition tiers: Qualifier, Satellite, Challenger, and the KCL Final, each designed to provide balanced and competitive matchups.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/header_KCL_2025-2026_Challenger_Kemer_.jpg5701500Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2026-01-12 18:22:452026-01-17 20:38:16Enjoy the IKF Korfball Champions League Challenger, live in Türkiye from 12 to 17 January!
The International Korfball Federation is pleased to share that Ying-Ting Huang of Chinese Taipei has been nominated for The World Games Athlete of the Year 2025. He is one of 30 finalists selected from across all World Games sports.
The International World Games Association (IWGA) announced the full list of nominees on 7 January 2026.
Huang earned his nomination following his performances at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, where Beach Korfball appeared on the Games programme for the first time.
Playing on a new stage and under constant pressure, he delivered key moments when his team needed them most.
In the semifinal against Belgium, Huang scored the Golden Goal to send Chinese Taipei into the final. In the gold medal match against the Netherlands, the score was tied in the closing seconds when he made a long-range two-point shot to secure an 8–6 win and the first Beach Korfball gold medal in World Games history.
Those decisive plays helped Chinese Taipei claim the title and underlined Huang’s impact throughout the tournament.
Voting opens on 12 January
Public voting for The World Games Athlete of the Year 2025 opens on Monday, 12 January 2026 at 12:00 GMT and closes on 2 February 2026 at 12:00 GMT.
(*) UPDATE 27/1/2026: Ying‑Ting Huang ended in 11th place in the first round, so he is no longer among the top 10 that continue the race. You can still vote for other candidates.
This is a great opportunity for the korfball community to show its support. Beach Korfball’s debut at The World Games was an important step for the sport, and Ying
Ting Huang played a central role in that success. Every vote helps give korfball greater visibility worldwide.
How to vote
Visit the official World Games voting page (available from 12 January)
Select Ying-Ting Huang (Chinese Taipei)
Vote once every 24 hours until 2 February
Share the link with teammates, clubs, and korfball fans around the world
We congratulate Ying-Ting Huang on his nomination and invite the global korfball community to support him throughout the voting period.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/TWG-AOTY-2025.png5701500Dean Woodshttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDean Woods2026-01-09 00:28:422026-01-27 20:19:59Ying‑Ting Huang (TPE) Nominated for The World Games Athlete of the Year 2025
Wheelchair Korfball is an important move toward making our sport accessible to everyone. By adapting the game for wheelchair athletes, we preserve the core values of teamwork, fairness, and community while opening the door for more people to participate.
We are committed to supporting and growing this global community. In January, we will host a dedicated online workshop designed to share knowledge, strengthen the discipline, and create new opportunities for athletes of all abilities.
Who should attend?
This virtual workshop is open to everyone. Whether you are an athlete, coach, referee, administrator, medical professional, student, or simply a korfball fan, your perspective and participation will help the sport grow.
Event Details
Date: 10 January 2026
Time: 17:00 CET
Platform: Online via the IKF Learning Academy
Join us as we work together to make korfball more inclusive and accessible for all >>> [Register Now]
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Untitled-1920-x-300-px-1500-x-300-px.png3001500Dean Woodshttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDean Woods2025-12-17 22:40:242025-12-17 22:40:24Wheelchair Korfball Workshop: Building an Inclusive Future
Chinese Taipei are the champions of the IKF Korfball Asia Cup 2025, wrapping up an unbeaten campaign with a dominant victory over hosts Malaysia in the Final. This highly competitive continental championship ran for six days in Selangor, Malaysia, gathering Asia’s top korfball nations for the title showdown.
The Final
The gold medal match saw Chinese Taipei defeat Malaysia to claim the Asia Cup title. After an earlier meeting in the group stage, the two finalists once again delivered a high-quality, physical contest on the biggest stage of the tournament.
The Final score line demonstrated Chinese Taipei’s powerful team effort. Four different players shared the top scoring honours for the champions, each scoring four goals: Shao-en Chiu, Fei-yi Su, and Yu-ju Wu. Qi Xun Chia led the scoring for Malaysia.
Final score: Malaysia vs. Chinese Taipei – 11-29
Bronze Medal Match
The battle for third place provided one of the most thrilling games of the week. Thailand and Japan fought fiercely, separated by only the narrowest of margins, with Thailand ultimately clinching an 11–10 victory. This exciting finish secured Thailand a hard-earned place on the podium.
The trophy and gold medals – Chinese Taipei
2nd place – Silver medal – Malaysia
3rd place – Bronze medal – Thailand
Semi-Finals recap
The Semi-Finals paved the way for the final day. Chinese Taipei continued their excellent form, producing a commanding 22–7 win against Thailand. In the second semi-final, hosts Malaysia faced Japan in a tough, close encounter, eventually securing an 11–8 victory to book their spot in the Final in front of the enthusiastic home crowd.
Group Stage Overview
The tournament opened with a group stage split into two pools.
In Group A, Chinese Taipei and Malaysia quickly established themselves as the top two. Chinese Taipei finished the group stage undefeated (nine points), followed by Malaysia (six points). Thailand secured third place (three points), leaving Japan without a win.
Group B was topped by Hong Kong China, who also advanced without a loss (nine points). Indonesia, India, and China finished level on three points, with the head-to-head results deciding their final group positions: Indonesia (2nd), India (3rd), and China (4th).
Individual Honours
The closing ceremony celebrated individual excellence with several awards recognising top performances across several categories, including the coveted Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards.
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards went to Pei-yun Wu (#4) of Chinese Taipei (Female) and Qi Xun Chia (#20) of Malaysia (Male).
The top scoring titles mirrored the finals, with the Male Top Scorer award claimed by Qi Xun Chia (#20) from Malaysia (18 goals). The Female Top Scorer award went to Chika Putri Aurora (#28) of Indonesia, who finished the tournament with 21 goals.
There were also awards presented for top defender, top rebounder, and top assist:
Top Defender: The Female Top Defender award went to Sayuki Imanishi (#11) from Japan, while the Male Top Defender was Chen-wei Cheng (#14) of Chinese Taipei.
Top Rebounder:Ler Yee Low (#77) of Malaysia was named the Female Top Rebounder, and Aerawat Huawaen (#25) of Thailand took the Male Top Rebounder award.
Top Assist: Chinese Taipei players secured both assisting awards: Yu-chun Kao (#8) for Female Top Assist and Chia-che Chang (#16) for Male Top Assist.
Final Rankings
The final standings for the IKF Korfball Asia Cup 2025 are confirmed below:
Chinese Taipei
Malaysia
Thailand
Japan
Hong Kong China
Indonesia
India
China
The International Korfball Federation extends its sincere thanks to the hosts in Selangor, the Local Organising Committee, and all officials and volunteers. Their commitment and hard work across the full six days of competition were key to the smooth running of the event and created a positive experience for everyone involved.
The IKF congratulates all participating teams, officials, and organisers on a truly successful championship in Selangor, Malaysia.
Watch all the matches!
Live Stream Playlist Click on the right ≣ icon to select the match you want to watch
Where to follow
All fans around the world will be able to watch and follow this tournament live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and live streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play …), as well as on social media on IKF Asia profiles (see below) and the hashtags #AsiaCup2025 and #korfball, with the best image galleries and highlights.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025_Asia_Cup_Gold_TPE.png5701500Dean Woodshttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDean Woods2025-12-14 11:42:372025-12-14 12:06:52Chinese Taipei Take Gold at IKF Korfball Asia Cup 2025 in Malaysia!
The IKF Korfball Champions League Satellite 2025 wrapped up today in Lisbon, Portugal, and it was a historic moment for Club Korfbal Castellbisbal from Catalonia, who were crowned champions. They secured the title with a hard-fought 19-16 victory over England’s Nomads Korfball Club, making this the very first European title in the Catalan club’s history.
CK Castellbisbal (CAT) – Photo: Marco Spelten
Castellbisbal’s journey to the top was impressive, suffering just one defeat throughout the entire tournament. That loss came on Day 2 in a tight 22–20 contest against Slovakia’s SKK Prievidza Dolphins.
They didn’t let that setback slow them down. Castellbisbal bounced back immediately on Day 3 with two commanding wins, smashing Wales’ Cardiff Raptors Korfball Club 38–12, and then closing the day with a 23–8 rout against Glasgow Korfball Club of Scotland. These dominant performances truly set the stage for their championship run.
SKK Prievidza Dolphins deserve credit for their performance, with their win over Castellbisbal standing out as one of the tournament’s notable results.
After the final matches were completed, the full podium was confirmed. Kocaeli University Sports Club (TUR) claimed the silver medal, finishing level on points with SKK Prievidza Dolphins (SVK) but edging them based on their head-to-head result from Day 1, when Kocaeli University won 15–13. SKK Prievidza Dolphins take the bronze medal, rounding out a well-earned top three.
2nd Place: Kocaeli University SC (TUR) – Photo: Marco Spelten
3rd Place: SKK Dolphins Prievidza (SVK) – Photo: Marco Spelten
You can catch up on all the action from Days 1–3, including stats and photos, in our earlier event update here.
Thank you Officials and Volunteers
The IKF extends a massive thank you to all the volunteers, referees, officials, and organisers. Your hard work and dedication, often dealing with challenging circumstances, ensured the IKF Korfball Champions League Satellite Final in Lisbon was a smooth and enjoyable tournament for every team and spectator.
Results & Final Ranking
The final standings of the IKF Korfball Champions League Satellite Final 2025 are as follows:
Individual brilliance was also on display, with Onay Ozkurt from Kocaeli University Sport Club (TUR) claiming the top goal scorer award with an impressive 26 goals. The female top scorers were a tie, with Zuzana BuŠÍkovÁ (SKK Prievidza Dolphins) and Ezgi YurdagÜl (Şeker06 Sports Club) both netting 22 goals each.
IKF Korfball Champions League 2025-26
This Satellite event marks the exciting opening chapter of the expanded 2025-2026 Korfball Champions League (KCL) season. The KCL is the premier competition for Europe’s strongest clubs, succeeding the IKF Europa Cup and Europa Shield.
The new format introduces multiple tiers—Qualifier, Satellite, Challenger, and the KCL Final—to accommodate more clubs across Europe. This growth will eventually allow up to 32 teams to participate, creating more valuable international experience for players, coaches, and officials.
Korfball fans can now eagerly anticipate the upcoming KCL Challenger and KCL Final events in 2026, where the elite club competition will continue!
Fans worldwide followed the drama live through comprehensive coverage on youtube.com/ikfchannel and worldkorfball.sport, complete with streaming, real-time results, statistics, top scorers, and play-by-play updates.
Live stream playlist
*Click on the right ≣ icon to select the match you want to watch
Where to follow
Stay Connected on Social Media – Join the conversation using hashtags #KCL and #korfball to catch the best images, clips, and highlights from the tournaments.
Discover More – Explore all this content and much more on the official IKF social media profiles.
The IKF Korfball Champions League (KCL) is a competition for the strongest clubs in Europe. It is the joint successor of the 60 editions of the IKF Europa Cup and the 20 editions of the IKF Europa Shield. The format entails a series of events, with the top one named KCL Final for the eight strongest European clubs, and Challenger and Satellite events for lower-ranked clubs.
With the new IKF KCL format, the 2025/26 edition will allow up to 24 club teams to take part, expanding to 32 teams in 2026/27. This growth provides more opportunities for players, coaches, and officials to gain valuable international experience.
The new structure features up to four competition tiers: Qualifier, Satellite, Challenger, and the KCL Final, each designed to provide balanced and competitive matchups.
