| Nickname(s) | Greece |
|---|---|
| Association | Hellenic Ball Hockey Association (HBHA) |
| Head coach | George Vouloumanos |
| Captain | Joshua Barbas |
| Biggest win | |
  (Plzeň, Czech Republic, 2009) | |
| Biggest defeat | |
 (Plzeň, Czech Republic, 2009) | |
| Ball Hockey World Championship | |
| Appearances | 6 (first in 2005 ) |
| Best result | 4th (2015) |
The Greece national ball hockey team has been representing Greece in the Ball Hockey World Championship since 2005. Is member of the International Street and Ball Hockey Federation (ISBHF).
| Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Pittsburgh, United States | 11th place |
| 2007 | Ratingen, Germany | 15th place |
| 2009 | Plzeň, Czech Republic | 9th place |
| 2011 | Bratislava, Slovakia | 6th place |
| 2013 | St.John's, Canada | 6th place |
| 2015 | Zug, Switzerland | 4th place |
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