In a commanding performance to kick off the 2025 season, the men’s team of TSV Pfungstadt clinched the gold at the EFA 2025 Fistball Champions Cup Indoor in Calw, Germany, with a convincing 3-0 victory over TSV Calw (11-8, 11-3, 11-3). This result sends a strong message: Pfungstadt remains a dominant force in German fistball and is renewing its ambition on the European stage after falling short in recent campaigns. As noted in recent preview coverage, the club had a “Rechnung offen” (a score to settle) following the defeat in the 2024 final against Austria’s Linz Urfahr.
What makes this victory particularly noteworthy is how Pfungstadt handled the pressure. The opening set was competitive, but the club steadily pulled ahead and completely controlled the second and third sets. The 11-3 margins in those sets reflect a disciplined defence, sharp attacking plays and likely tactical adjustments made mid-match.
For the German fistball community this win is important because it underscores the strength of domestic clubs when competing in elite European tournaments. While attention often focuses on national teams, club success helps raise the profile of the sport year-round.
Looking ahead, Pfungstadt will be under pressure to build on this momentum:
Will they carry this form into the field season and the upcoming national league finals?
Can their younger talents breakthrough in European club competition as well or will the core remain experienced veterans?
And for rival clubs like Calw and others from Austria/Switzerland, this result sets the benchmark: the margin of defeat suggests they’ll need to adapt if they hope to close the gap.