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France awarded 2031 Men's Basketball World Cup, hosting in Lille, Lyon, and Paris.
FIBA has awarded France the hosting rights to the 2031 Men's Basketball World Cup, making it the second European host since 2000. The tournament will be held across three major cities: Lille, Lyon, and Paris, leveraging France's established basketball infrastructure and venues.
France's recent basketball success at the 2024 Paris Olympics bolstered the country's bid for the World Cup. The strong domestic performance demonstrated the nation's capacity to organize and support elite basketball competition at the highest level, strengthening confidence in France's ability to deliver a successful tournament.
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France becomes second European World Cup host this century
The 2031 World Cup marks Europe's return as host nearly three decades after the previous European tournament. France's selection positions the continent for another major international basketball showcase, following established tournament infrastructure and recent Olympic success in Paris.
Three French cities prepare to welcome global basketball competition
Lille, Lyon, and Paris will jointly host the 2031 tournament, distributing the competition across multiple venues and regions. This geographic spread leverages France's existing basketball facilities and allows broader national engagement with the event across diverse urban centers.