The Institutional home of FIBA - International Basketball Federation

In Focus

Strategy

Our strategy is to develop, grow, and promote basketball in order to unite the global basketball community.

Strategy

Our strategy is to develop, grow, and promote basketball in order to unite the global basketball community.

Congress

Discover more about the FIBA Congress.

About the FIBA Hall of Fame

Learn more about the FIBA Hall of Fame.

Regional Offices

FIBA has five regional offices located across the globe. Each office is responsible for managing basketball activities and governance within its respective region and provide direct services to its National Federation members.

Strategic Priorities

Empower National Federations

Aimed at strengthening and expanding the capacity of National Federations across the globe through various initiatives and programs.

Women in Basketball

Focused on increasing female participation in basketball across all aspects of the sport - from the court to the board rooms globally.

Shape International Club Competitions

Our goal is to create a global club competition system that is clear and consistent, with participation based on sporting merit.

Strategic Objectives

For 2023 to 2027

Make 3x3 the Most Thrilling Urban Sport

For 2023 to 2027

Excellence Of National Team Competitions

For 2023 to 2027

Develop Youth Basketball

For 2023 to 2027

Sustainability & Innovation

ORGANIZATION

What we do

FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, serves a global community of over a billion people.

SERVICES

Players' Hub

PROGRAMS

Her World, Her Rules

SERVICES

Integrity & Safeguarding

SERVICES

Resource Hub / Downloads

Patrick Baumann House of Basketball

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.

At a Glance

Founded

1932

Members

212

Regions

FIBA Foundation Creation

2008

First World Cup

1950

First Women's World Cup

1953

House of Basketball Inauguration

2013

3x3 at the Olympics

2021

Curtain falls on successful FIBA Mid-Term Congress 2025 in Bahrain

Record 167 National Federation delegates attend FIBA Mid-Term Congress in Bahrain

FIBA Central Board approves rescheduling of future FIBA Women's Basketball World Cups as of 2030

FIBA Hall of Fame Unveils its New Identity Ahead of 2025 Ceremony in Bahrain

Biggest ever FIBA Mid-Term Congress set to take place in Bahrain

FIBA 3x3 Commentary Program

FIBA Photography & Videography Program

7th Meeting of the Board of FIBA Europe

FIBA EuroBasket 2029 Host Announcement Ceremony

Meeting of the Secretaries General

General Assembly of FIBA Europe 2025

FIBA 3x3 Commentary Program

FIBA Photography & Videography Program

FIBA Foundation Youth Leaders Workshop

FIBA 3x3 Commentary Program

Strategy

Strategy

Congress

About the FIBA Hall of Fame

Empower National Federations

Women in Basketball

Shape International Club Competitions