Get ready for a thrilling four-year journey of basketball! From 2025 to 2029, national teams from across the globe will compete fiercely for a chance to shine in the FIBA Basketball World Cup and the FIBA Continental Cups. This exhilarating cycle will feature regular home and away games, where each team strives to earn their spot on the world’s biggest basketball stages.
The Road to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027
The path to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 is a challenging but rewarding one. A total of 80 national teams, representing Africa, the Americas, Asia (and Oceania), and Europe, will be vying for a place in this prestigious event. The competition will be held in six windows, each spanning nine days, starting on a Monday and concluding on the following Tuesday. Each window will feature two games – one played at home and the other away.
This exciting journey will kick off in November 2025, and the schedule is packed with action. The windows are strategically scheduled to ensure a high level of excitement and suspense.
- November 24 to December 2, 2025
- February 25 to March 3, 2026
- June 29 to July 7, 2026
- August 24 to September 1, 2026
- November 23 to December 1, 2026
- February 22 to March 2, 2027
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 is not just about crowning the world champion. It also offers teams a chance to earn a coveted spot in the LA 2028 Olympic Games. The top teams will secure their place directly, while others will have to fight their way through four FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments to earn their Olympic dream.
The FIBA Continental Cups: A Platform for Regional Excellence
While the FIBA Basketball World Cup is the pinnacle of global basketball competition, the FIBA Continental Cups provide a platform for teams to showcase their regional dominance.
The FIBA Continental Cups 2021/22 Pre-Qualifiers followed the same schedule as the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifiers, beginning in November 2021.
The Qualifiers for the FIBA Continental Cups 2024/25 will start in February 2024, with teams from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe battling it out for a spot in the Continental Cups. These qualifiers will be played over three windows, with home and away games determining the final participants.
A Continuous Cycle of Basketball Excellence
Once the FIBA Continental Cups 2024/25 conclude, the four-year cycle begins anew, with the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers commencing in November 2025. This continuous cycle ensures that basketball action never stops, providing fans with a constant stream of exciting games and unforgettable moments.
So, buckle up, basketball enthusiasts! This thrilling four-year cycle promises to be an unforgettable journey of basketball excellence, filled with fierce competition, breathtaking displays of skill, and the pursuit of global glory.
