The Institutional home of FIBA - International Basketball Federation

In Focus

What we do

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

What we do

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

Basketball

Discover more about one of the most popular and widely followed sports globally.

Official Basketball Rules

Download the Official Basketball Rules and accompanying documents.

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

FIBA Foundation

ORGANIZATION

Activity Report

SERVICES

Integrity & Safeguarding

SERVICES

Players' Hub

PROGRAMS

FIBA Plus

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

Landmark edition: FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 sets records on and off the court

USA return to the top: Americans claim ninth FIBA U19 World Cup title

Mongolia to host FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2027

Samokov set to host BCL Qualification Round Tournaments

EuroLeague Women announces participating clubs for 2025-26 season

FIBA Women's Asia Cup

FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers Draw

FIBA Europe Club Competitions Draw

FIBA Women's AfroBasket

FIBA Asia Cup

FIBA Agents Test Session

FIBA AfroBasket

TIME-OUT 3.0 Graduation

WiLEAD Workshop

FIBA Europe U14 Get-Together 2025

What we do

What we do

Basketball

Official Basketball Rules

Empower National Federations

Women in Basketball

Shape International Club Competitions