Pétanque Blog - News, Stories & Community Updates

Les Étoiles du Sud lead the 2026 Masters de Pétanque after 4 of 7 stages, ahead of Bonetto and Dylan Rocher. Full schedule, stage results, and the road to the Final Four.

Mickaël Bonetto and Jessica Johansson won individual gold, Spain swept both doublette titles on home soil, and Italy edged France in the mixed final. Full 2026 European results.

Henri Lacroix claimed a record 23rd French title in triplette, Dylan Rocher completed his national collection in mixed triplette, and Christophe Sarrio finally won tête-à-tête. Full 2026 results.

Thailand won mixed triples gold, Madagascar defended its mixed doubles title, and France's Kimberley Bousch and Dawson Herlemann took precision shooting gold at the 2026 World Youth Championship in Santa Susanna.

Tunisia won its first-ever World Games gold medals and Benin claimed its first World Games medal of any kind as pétanque crowned champions in Chengdu, China.

Ukraine's Ministry of Health recognized pétanque as therapy in 2023. Meet the wounded soldiers, federation volunteers, and grassroots clubs turning boules into rehabilitation.

FIPJP confirms no international rule changes for 2026 - despite social media claims. Here's what France's federation actually updated, and what stayed the same.

Patrick Messonnier won his third Marseillaise title as 4,832 triplettes from around 30 countries competed at Parc Borély. Full results from the world's biggest pétanque tournament.

From Dylan Rocher's Obut ATX to Diego Rizzi's soft-carbon Boulenciel RD, see exactly which boules pétanque's best players compete with - and why.

Who's the greatest petanque player ever? Our ranked list of the sport's all-time legends, from Philippe Quintais's 14 world titles to today's global stars.

The 2026 Men's Triples and Precision Shooting World Championship moves to Khon Kaen, Thailand this November, after Malaysia's hosting bid fell through. Dates, venue, and defending champions.

The definitive guide to the history of the World Pétanque Championships. Explore the full list of winners, legendary players, and dominant nations since 1959.

Stay sharp and play your best game even when temperatures soar. Essential tips for summer pétanque.

Discover how pétanque evolved from a small adaptation in La Ciotat, France, to become a beloved sport played by millions worldwide.

A deep dive into the differences between carbon steel and stainless steel pétanque boules, and how to choose the right material for your playing style.