FIBA’s global headquarters in Switzerland stands as the heart of international basketball. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, it hosts FIBA’s dedicated HQ staff, the FIBA Conference Centre, the Hall of Fame, the renowned Naismith Arena, and the Pedro Ferrandiz Library.
Founded in 1932, FIBA is the only basketball authority recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). We support and empower 212 National Basketball Federations globally from our headquarters in Mies, Switzerland.
Basketball is a sport played by millions of people around the world – from the local grassroots and community level to the elite global stars who step out at the prestigious FIBA Basketball World Cups and the Olympics.
The Official site of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers : Get live stats, game schedule, standings, news, video highlights, team rosters & player profiles
This is the most prestigious and high-profile international men's basketball competition globally. The first-ever FIBA Basketball World Cup took place in Argentina in 1950, with the host nation prevailing in the Final against the USA.
