Competition, not just fun
Every model has a winner and a loser: Gladiator, Bungee Run or Sumo pit players against each other, not just against the inflatable.
Sports Inflatables for Team Building
Sports inflatables for events
A sports inflatable adds competition where a regular castle only adds fun
We set up sports inflatables -Gladiator, Bungee Run, Sumo, Escalera Infernal, Demolition- designed for all ages from 6 up, with a real physical challenge and a competitive edge.
A sports inflatable differs from a themed castle on one key point: it's not just a space to bounce in, it's a challenge with a winner and a loser. Gladiator pits two people against each other with a padded pole until one falls onto the mat; Bungee Run competes on who gets furthest tied to an elastic cord; Sumo pits two players against each other in inflatable suits.
That's why it works differently from the rest of the catalogue: while a themed castle entertains on its own, a sports inflatable needs someone to keep score or cheer from outside, and it usually draws a small crowd watching the match in progress, not just the people playing inside.
It's designed for all ages from 6 up, which makes it just as good at an older children's birthday as at an adult team building: the competitive mechanic hooks both groups equally.
Like the rest of our inflatables, they carry a fireproof treatment and M-2 certification, and set-up is handled by our team with a standard 220V outlet within 30 metres.
- 8sports inflatables available
- 6+recommended minimum age
- 24 hquote turnaround
- M-2fireproof safety certification
Draws a crowd of onlookers
Unlike a regular castle, a sports inflatable usually gathers a small crowd cheering from outside while the current pair plays.
Good for all ages from 6 up
Works just as well at an older children's birthday as at an adult team building: the competition hooks both groups equally.
How we set it up
Tell us about the event
Age of the crowd, whether you're after more team building or more party, and the space available.
We choose the model
From the 8 available, the one that best fits the type of challenge you're after: strength, agility or endurance.
We set up scoring if needed
For tournament or team-building dynamics, we bring a ranking and scoreboard for the event.
We set up, inflate and take down
Our team handles the whole process, from set-up to take-down once the event closes.
Formats and ideas that work
- Knockout Gladiator tournament at a company team building
- Escalera Infernal as a physical challenge at a town festival
- Sumo in inflatable suits as the centrepiece attraction at a birthday party
- Bungee Run with a distance scoreboard at a fair or street event
- Pairing a sports inflatable with a themed castle to cover every age group
- Demolition as a competitive team-building dynamic between departments
- A circuit of two different sports inflatables so no queues form
- A physical challenge to close an outdoor corporate day
A sports inflatable works best with a crowd cheering, so it's worth leaving space around it
The common mistake is setting up the sports inflatable in a cramped corner, as if it were just another castle. Since it's a competition with an audience, it needs space around it for people to watch and cheer without crowding onto the players.
That's why, when we propose it, we always ask about the space available and recommend leaving a clear perimeter around the inflatable. With that sorted, it's one of the attractions that generates the most atmosphere at any event.
Frequently asked questions
What's the minimum age to play?
Most models are designed for all ages from 6 up.
Do they need staff to run them?
The inflatable itself doesn't need a fixed monitor, but if the event wants a ranked tournament, we can bring a scoreboard and ranking.
How many people can play at once?
Depends on the model: Gladiator and Sumo pit two players against each other, others like Bungee Run allow more turns in parallel.
Are they safe?
Yes, they carry a fireproof treatment and M-2 certification, and are designed for physical contact between players.
Do they work for corporate team building?
Yes, it's one of the categories that works best for that: the competitive element hooks an adult group just as much as a children's one.