MIES (Switzerland) - After six weeks of intense global competition in which more than 60 teams and 430 players have shown their skills, just eight qualified teams are still standing and now ready to contest the showpiece eFIBA Season 3 World Finals.
Here's everything you need to know about what is shaping up to be another exciting season finale.
When and where will the eFIBA Finals take place?
The event will take place at the SMX Convention Centre in the city of Clark in the Philippines and will be organised by the Philippine Basketball Federation.
The tournament will be played on Wednesday, December 11 and Thursday, December 12.
What is at stake?
The ultimate glory of being crowned eFIBA Season 3 World champions is an incredible attraction in itself, but there is also a prize pool of $50,000.
A total of $40,000 will go to the top four teams, with another $5,000 reserved for individual awards. The prize distribution will be as follows:
- World Champion: $20,000 - Runner-Up: $10,000 - 3rd Place: $6,000 - 4th Place: $4,000 - MVP: $2,500 - Defensive Player of the Year: $2,500 - Each All-Star Five member: $1,000
Which nations have made the eFIBA Finals?
Eight nations from seven different regions from around the world will compete in the tournament and try to realize their dreams of becoming eFIBA Season 3 World Champions. These are:
How can I watch and follow the eFIBA Finals?
All matches will be streamed live on eFIBA official channels on YouTube, X, Instagram, Twitch and TikTok - as well as other content.
Real-time results updates, as well as other competition information, can be found on the official website.
What is the eFIBA Finals format?
Day 1 – Group Stage December 11
Teams will be divided into two groups (A and B) for the Round Robin stage, where each team will compete against all others in its group.
Group A: Algeria, Portugal, Saudi Arabia and USA Group B: Brazil, New Zealand, Philippines and Türkiye
Fixtures will follow a Best-of-2 format. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Semi-Finals, while the remaining teams will play for 5th to 8th places.
Day 2 – Final Stages December 12
Finals and Semi-Finals will be played in a Best-of-3 format. Classification Games for 5th to 8th places will also be played.
What is the eFIBA Finals schedule?
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