Bumper Ball Stag Party – How to Plan the Match

Looking for an activity that gets the stag crew going better than the first round of drinks? A match in inflatable balls works from the first whistle: collisions, tumbles, the groom flat on his back with his legs in the air – and laughs that will come up again at the wedding.

We have been organising bumper ball for stag parties since 2010, in 18 cities across Poland. Below we explain when to schedule the match, how to combine it with the rest of the weekend and how much it costs.

Why Bumper Ball Works for a Stag Party

Everyone plays at once – there are 10–12 people on the pitch, so nobody stands on the sidelines or waits for their turn like at a go-kart track.
Fitness doesn’t matter – in a ball, the less skill you have, the funnier the falls. The gym regular and the office guy have equal chances.
It breaks the ice – the groom’s mates from uni, work and back home play like one team within 15 minutes.
Safer than normal football – the ball protects you from head to knees and cushions every collision.

When to Schedule the Match

To kick off the day

The most popular option: a match in the afternoon, then a shower, dinner and a night out. An hour in the balls gets the group going and gives you the first stories to tell over dinner.

The day after the party

Bumper ball also works on the second day of the trip. Exercise in a fun form gets the crew back on their feet, and watching your mates topple over after a big night out is priceless. Just remember to bring water.

Before or after drinks?

Always before. Alcohol and collisions in inflatable balls don’t mix, so save the toast to the groom for dinner.

What Does the Match Look Like, Step by Step?

Arrival and balls – we bring 10–12 balls to a hall or any venue you choose and set up the pitch.
Briefing – we show you how to put the ball on safely and explain the rules.
Games and competitions – a match, Bubble Sumo, rugby, Bubble Bowling or Last Man Standing. The referee picks the games to suit your crew.
Final whistle and souvenir – a group photo (in the VIP package or as an add-on), and we pack up the equipment.

The groom usually gets a special role: defending the goal against the whole team or becoming the human pin in Bubble Bowling. Read more about the games in our post Bumper Ball – lots of game types!

How Much Does a Bumper Ball Stag Party Cost?

Prices are per person: €17 without a hall, €22 with a hall and €28 for the VIP package with a referee, photos, water and a warm-up. For 10 people, a match in a hall costs €220 and the VIP package €280. You can add an HD video of the best fouls (€78) or photo coverage (€34).

See more examples in our post How Much Does Bumper Ball Cost? Prices, Packages and Sample Budgets.

How to Combine the Match with the Rest of the Weekend

The match is the perfect daytime activity, and we can help with the rest too: a party on a tram (Tram Party) or a boat (Boat Party), a VIP booth in a club, a restaurant table and transport to and from your hotel. A sample plan:

3:00 pm – bumper ball match in a hall,
4:30 pm – shower and change,
6:00 pm – dinner,
8:00 pm – party on a tram or a boat,
11:00 pm – club until morning.

Bumper Ball Stag Parties in Your City

We organise stag party matches in 18 cities, including Kraków, Warsaw, Wrocław, Gdańsk, Poznań, Łódź and Katowice. You’ll find the other cities in the site menu.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

How many people can play?

10–12 people play on the pitch at the same time. We split bigger groups into teams and run a mini tournament.

Does the groom need to be sporty?

No. Players just need to be at least 150 cm tall and weigh up to 100 kg. The tallest players (180 cm and up) can use our larger 1.7 m balls.

What should we wear?

Like for PE class: tracksuit bottoms or shorts, a T-shirt and trainers. A costume for the groom? Sure – as long as it has no sharp bits and fits inside the ball.