2025 FAI World Drone Soccer Championships

Shanghai,

China
15 Nov
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18 Nov 2025
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Let’s celebrate our winners!

F9A-A
 
  1. Team China – Team 2
    DIAO Yuhang
    GUO Yichen
    JIN Zitong
    LEI Yuchen
    LV Ruoyuan
    ZHAI Yinan
    ZHOU Xiuping
  2. Team China – Team 1
    CHEN Xuhao
    CHENG Tianyou
    SHEN Zihan
    XU Haiyuan
    YUE Yu
    YUN Jingcheng
    ZHU Yuhan
  3. Team Korea – Team 1
    HWANG HyunWoo
    JO Yudam
    KIM EunYul
    KIM HyunMin
    KIM MinSung
    OH JinHyeong
 F9A-B
 
  1. Team China – Team 1
    CAI Enyu
    HE Junshuo
    SUN Shengbo
    WANG Luquan
    YANG Yuxin
  2. Team China – Team 2
    LU Yicheng
    WAN Yizhi
    WANG Yilin
    WANG Zitang
    YAO Xiaocheng
  3. Team Korea – Team 1
    HWANG HyunWoo
    JO Yudam
    KIM EunYul
    KIM MinSung
    OH JinHyeong

2025 FAI World Drone Soccer Championships

For those who haven’t yet experienced Drone Soccer, this futuristic 3D football game is amazing to watch and even more amazing to play!

The 2025 FAI World Drone Soccer Championships (WDSC) will be hosted in Shanghai city, People’s Republic of China. The WDSC will be organised by the Aero Sports Federation of China (ASFC), and the Shanghai Science and Technology Sports Management Center, established in March 2019, which reports to the Shanghai Sports Bureau.

The Championship is held in the FAI Class F9A (Drone Soccer), which comprises two subclasses:

  • F9A-A – Drone ball with a diameter of 40 cm
  • F9A-B – Drone ball with a diameter of 20 cm

Awards & Classification

  • The highest-placed team will be awarded the title of FAI Drone Soccer World Champion for that subclass.
  • FAI medals and diplomas will be presented to the Team Manager and to each player of the teams ranked first, second, and third.

Venue

The competition will stand in the Shanghai Stadium located in Xujiahui Sports Park (Xuhui District).

About Drone Soccer

 

Drone Soccer, an emerging Aeromodelling sport, combines precision flying, teamwork, and strategy in a thrilling, fast-paced competition.

What sets it apart in air sports is its real-time, head-to-head gameplay, where teams actively compete to score goals while defending against opponents.

This dynamic format not only challenges pilots but also makes it an exciting sport, with fast action, strategic manoeuvres, and intense rivalries that keep audiences engaged. T

he 2025 FAI World Drone Soccer Championships will feature two classes: F9A-A (l40cm diameter drone balls) and F9A-B (20cm drone balls), with teams competing for the ultimate title in FAI-sanctioned drone soccer.

For the first time in FAI history, the F9A-B category will introduce a dedicated women’s division, encouraging broader participation and fostering gender equality in drone sports.

FAI President Greg Principato expressed excitement about the championship:

"Drone soccer is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide, and the 2025 FAI World Drone Soccer Championships will set new standards for the sport. Shanghai’s top-tier venue, combined with cutting-edge technology, ensures a thrilling and unforgettable competition for athletes and spectators alike." The 2025 FAI World Drone Soccer Championships represents a significant step forward in the evolution of competitive drone sports, bringing together innovation, skill, and international collaboration.