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NBA to engage prospective teams and ownership groups for new basketball league in Europe in partnership with FIBA
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NBA to engage prospective teams and ownership groups for new basketball league in Europe in partnership with FIBA

 The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced that they will in January move forward in their joint exploration of a new professional, pan-European men’s basketball league by engaging prospective teams and ownership groups in the process to join the league. In addition to permanent spots, the new league would offer every team in a FIBA-affiliated domestic league in Europe a merit-based pathway to qualify on an annual basis either through FIBA’s Basketball Champions League (BCL) or an end-of-season qualifying tournament. The league would also align its schedule with domestic league and national team schedules, allowing players to represent their club and national team year-round. As part of the new league, ...
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FIBA empowering more women in sports media with She Calls Game 2026 tip off
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FIBA empowering more women in sports media with She Calls Game 2026 tip off

FIBA is set to showcase even more women's voices on the global basketball stage by providing new opportunities to tell the story of the sport with the launch of She Calls Game for 2026. Dedicated to positioning FIBA as a leader in empowering women in sports media and also a valued part of FIBA's strategic priority, Women in Basketball, the initiative will generate more creative storytelling and authentic user-driven content from every region of the world. Whether it's holding the mic or a camera, writing, or creating content, FIBA is committed to building an exciting and even more diverse range of options for aspiring women who currently have some media experience and want to kickstart their careers in the sport. The campaign comes in the wake of a hugely successful inaugural...
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FIBA strengthens presence in France with four-year beIN SPORTS agreement
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FIBA strengthens presence in France with four-year beIN SPORTS agreement

FIBA has agreed terms with beIN SPORTS for the upcoming media rights cycle in France, ensuring the broadcaster cements its position as the home of international basketball in the country. Fans can watch all the action from major FIBA tournaments on beIN SPORTS, including both the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 and the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027.Starting with the highly anticipated FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers this month and rolling until the end of FIBA EuroBasket 2029, the new collaboration comes in the wake of a highly successful broadcasting of FIBA EuroBasket 2025 by beIN SPORTS.With beIN SPORTS having also recently renewed an agreement with the NBA, and with FIBA announcing earlier this year that France national teams games from maj...
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Tickets launched for FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026
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Tickets launched for FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026

 Now less than a year away from tip-off, another exciting FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 milestone has been reached after tickets for the prestigious event in Germany went on sale to fans. Set to take place in Berlin between September 4 and 13 next year, the best 16 teams in the world and the top players on the planet are getting ready to light it up on the global stage. Tickets for the Final Phase, including Final Weekend passes, are now available for all to purchase and can be accessed here. Final Phase tickets include four double sessions and one day ticket, which is a total of 12 games. Final Weekend tickets include two double sessions, ensuring fans get to see all the action of the two Semi-Finals and the 3rd Place game and Final. The Women's World Cup ...
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Rosters confirmed ahead of FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup-Division B 2025 tip-off

Lineups of the 8 teams competing in the FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup 2025-Division B have been confirmed following the technical meeting's conclusion on Friday, September 12. Click on the teams below to see the full rosters:Group A: Samoa, India, Iran, UzbekistanGroup B: Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, Tonga The tournament is scheduled on September 13-19 and will be played at the Arena Seremban, starting with the Group Phase on September 13-15. Each gameday of the said stage will feature four matches. The top teams from each group will advance directly to the Semi-Finals on September 18, while teams finishing second and third in their groups will play in the Qualification to Semi-Finals set September 17. Teams finishing fourth in thei...
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FIBA today announced a four-year broadcast partnership with Deutsche Telekom
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FIBA today announced a four-year broadcast partnership with Deutsche Telekom

FIBA, today announced a four-year broadcast partnership with Deutsche Telekom, offering fans in Germany new opportunities to tune into 3x3 basketball.The partnership will grant Deutsche Telekom, through its MagentaTV and MagentaSport platforms, exclusive digital and linear rights in Germany to all major FIBA 3x3 events. This collaboration will build on the incredible success of Germany’s women’s 3x3 team winning gold at Paris 2024 and generate increased awareness and visibility for 3x3 basketball in the lead up to LA28."Partnering with Deutsche Telekom is a very exciting opportunity to bring world-class 3x3 basketball action to our passionate and rapidly growing fanbase in Germany," said Alex Sanchez, 3x3 Managing Director. "This collaboration will significantly increase our visibility and...
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FIBA Appoints Mediapro Asia as Exclusive Sales Representative for 3×3 Basketball Media Rights
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FIBA Appoints Mediapro Asia as Exclusive Sales Representative for 3×3 Basketball Media Rights

FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, today announced the appointment of Mediapro Asia as its exclusive sales representative for media rights for 3x3 Basketball, further strengthening the sport’s global expansion and commercial growth.Under the agreement, Mediapro Asia will manage the distribution and sale of media rights for all FIBA 3x3 properties, including the FIBA 3x3 World Cup, FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, FIBA 3x3 World Tour, FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series, and FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup. The partnership will cover the Asia Pacific region until 2028.3x3 Basketball has seen remarkable growth especially in Asia. Since making its Olympic debut in Tokyo 2020, it is now widely regarded as the number one urban team sport in the world. There has been significant impact in Asia, as it democratizes acce...
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Record 167 National Federation delegates attend FIBA Mid-Term Congress in Bahrain
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Record 167 National Federation delegates attend FIBA Mid-Term Congress in Bahrain

A record-breaking number of delegates for a FIBA Mid-Term Congress were in attendance at the prestigious Exhibition World Bahrain today. The Plenary session took place in the morning, and an array of new services for National Federations was presented to the record 167 National Federations present in the afternoon session.As well as National Federations, the event was attended by His Highness Sheikh Issa bin Ali Al-Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia, and FIBA Foundation Board Member.Additionally, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach contributed with welcome remarks via a video, followed by an address from FIBA President Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani. He reminded the audience of the incredible momentum th...
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Australia win double at FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025
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Australia win double at FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025

Australia (men and women) completed the double yet again as they won the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 on March 30. The men’s side of the tournament culminated with a high-octane battle between Australia and China. Both teams traded blows, with Alex Higgins-Titsha and Hanyu Gyo leading the charge, finishing the game with 11 points each. The action only got more frenetic near the end with a point separating the sides. Gyo drilled a two to answer back on Australia’s go-ahead shot, putting the game at 18 - 17 in their favor. Higgins-Titsha tied things up in the paint. With a two-pointer being a potential decider, both teams attempted tough shots, but it was Australia who would be fouled in their shot, putting them on the line. An assessed technical foul would offer the Gangurrus 3 free thr...
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FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees unveiled
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FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees unveiled

Spanish legend Pau Gasol, multi-time champion Dawn Staley of the USA and venerable coach Mike Krzyzewski headline the nine inductees to the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025.Every member of the Class of 2025 will be honored at an enshrinement ceremony on May 17 that will take place alongside the FIBA Mid-Term Congress in Bahrain. A total of eight players and one coach are being recognized for their stellar individual contributions to the sport.Gasol was a colossus on the floor for Spain, inspiring unprecedented success with his towering performances and leadership. He achieved superstardom status at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2006 in Japan when he earned MVP honors alongside winning Spain's first-ever major trophy. A five-time Olympian, the center was Spain's flagbearer at London 2012 and...
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