How to Get Approved The FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre manages the Approval Program for high-quality equipment and software products used in FIBA competitions and the sport of basketball.
The Approval Program has established itself as one of the most recognized product quality programs in the sport industry.
All FIBA Approved products must meet strict technical requirements and undergo stringent testing protocols that are independently conducted by FIBA Accredited Test Institutes.
All partner companies are held responsible for continuously upholding the FIBA quality standards for safety, performance, and good governance.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for FIBA Approval
Step 1: Contact FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre
Fill the Contact Form or
E-mail : equipmentandvenue@fiba.basketball
Step 2: Pay handling fee
Step 3: Submit documents for review against company requirements Step 4: Contact FIBA Accredited Test Institutes to conduct product testing
Receive the Handbook of Test Methods and Technical Requirements (To be provided)
List of FIBA Accredited Test Institutes
Step 5: Signing of Approval Agreement
FIBA Approval Program Regulations and Documents
Equipment
2022 Official Basketball Rules Basketball Rules & Basketball Equipment (Box 1, With Downloadable Pdf Link) FIBA 3x3 Basketball Official Rules - Official 3x3 Basketball Equipment & Software (Box 2, With Downloadable Pdf Link) FIBA Approval Program for Basketball Equipment Regulations 2024-2027 (Box 3, with downloadable pdf link)
Software
FIBA Approval Program Regulations for Basketball Software 2024-2025 (box 1, with downloadable pdf link) Universal Software Requirements (box 2, with downloadable pdf link)