WFDF Event Logos: Approved Team Use

If you’re heading to a WFDF event, wearing the event logo on your uniform can feel meaningful. It represents the work you put in to get there, the community you’re part of, and the stage you’re stepping onto.

But event logos are not open-use graphics. They’re protected marks, tied to real investment, real partners, and real consequences when they’re used incorrectly.

Over the past few seasons, we’ve seen growing confusion around when event logos can be used, how they can appear, and what crosses the line. This post is meant to help clarify that - not to police teams, but to protect the ecosystem that makes these events possible.

The baseline rule (and it’s simpler than people think)

WFDF’s current policy is clear:

Event logos may be used only on official playing uniforms, with strict limits:

• One logo per garment
• Maximum size of 4 inches / 10 cm wide
• Jerseys and shorts only
• Used exactly as provided, without modification
• No implication of official partnership or endorsement

Anything outside of that scope is not permitted without explicit written approval.
(WFDF Event Logo Use 2026)

This isn’t about design preference. It’s about ownership, licensing, and fairness.

What doesn’t count as “official uniform”

This is where most issues arise.

Warm-ups, hats, hoodies, bags, discs, fan merch, pins, or accessories are not part of the playing uniform. Even if they’re worn on the sideline. Even if “everyone does it.”

From a trademark and licensing standpoint, these items fall into non-uniform merchandise, which is treated very differently.

Common misuses we’re seeing

To be explicit, here are examples of things that should not be happening:

• Event logos used on hats or warm-ups
• Event logos sold on team or supplier storefronts
• Logos enlarged beyond uniform limits
• Event logos treated as a team’s primary identity mark
• Placement that implies official supplier or event partnership

These aren’t edge cases - they’re clear violations of intent, even when done unintentionally.

This is about shared responsibility

WFDF, teams, and suppliers all play a role here.

Teams should expect clear guidance, fair enforcement, and transparency around what’s allowed. Suppliers have a responsibility not to enable misuse, even when asked. And governing bodies need systems that make compliance easy and misuse harder.

Clear rules, shared understanding, and early communication prevent problems far better than retroactive enforcement.

The simple takeaway

If you’re ever unsure, a good rule of thumb is this:

If it’s not a playing jersey or short, and permission isn’t clearly stated, it’s best not to use the event logo.

That approach keeps things straightforward and avoids last-minute stress.

Questions?

The VC team is here to help, or contact WFDF directly.