Philly Dodgeball will host the 2nd annual Beast Coast Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, July 13, at Ben Franklin High School, bringing together the top dodgeball talent from across the eastern United States for a one-day showdown to determine East Coast bragging rights.
The invitational tournament will feature competition in two divisions: Open Foam and WTNB (women, trans and nonbinary) Foam. Teams representing Boston, Cleveland, Long Island, the DMV region, New York City and Philadelphia will compete in what has become the premier dodgeball event on the east coast.
Defending champions return looking to repeat, as Long Island enters as the reigning Open Foam champion and New York City seeks to defend its WTNB Foam title.
Now in its second year, Beast Coast has grown into the largest dodgeball tournament on the East Coast and will showcase many of the sport’s elite athletes. More than 10 players recently selected to Team USA rosters for the upcoming World Dodgeball Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, this December are expected to compete. While they will represent the United States on the world stage later this year, Beast Coast provides a unique opportunity for these athletes to compete for their hometown clubs and regional pride.
“Beast Coast has quickly become one of the most anticipated events on the dodgeball calendar,” Samantha Sayward, founder and CEO of Philly Dodgeball, said. “The level of competition continues to rise each year and spectators can expect some of the highest-level dodgeball action anywhere in the country.”
Event Information:
What: Beast Coast Dodgeball Tournament
When: Saturday June 13, 2026. (WTNB 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Open 2 p.m.-8 p.m.) Where: Ben Franklin High School, 550 N. Broad St. Philadelphia.