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WADA LIST OF PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES AND METHODS 2026
Please note that the 2026 WADA Prohibited List entered into force on 1 January 2026.
•2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (valid as of 01.01.2026)
•2026 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes
ANTI-DOPING eLEARNING TOOLS
WADA offers a wide range of courses for athletes and athlete support personnel to educate themselves on anti-doping matters. You can find an overview of the courses on the Anti-Doping Education and Learning Platform (ADeL).
WARNING: Regarding the use of Cannabis
IWBF wishes to remind you that even though Cannabis consumption may be legal in your country, the Prohibited List is still applicable and binding for anyone competing in IWBF competitions. Furthermore, please note that Cannabidiol (CBD) products may contain traces of the prohibited substance tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
Consequently, we encourage players to be cautious with the consumption of CBD products as it may give rise to Adverse Analytical Findings (AAF) for THC and, even in trace amounts the use of THC is prohibited during the In-Competition period. Moreover, these substances are often not well-regulated and may contain substances in different amounts than those shown on the label or even other prohibited natural or synthetic cannabinoids, raising the risk of an unexpected AAF.
List of National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADO)
Do you have questions in relation to your national Anti-Doping program? Would you like to obtain information in your mother tongue?
In this case, we suggest that you visit your National Anti-Doping Agency’s (“NADO”) website.
Click here to find a list of all NADOs.
IWBF Anti-Doping Statistics
Please consult the 2022 IWBF Anti-Doping Activity Report for more information on IWBF’s doping control activities.
