Japan confirmed as host for 2030 Women's Basketball World Cup
FIBA selected Japan to host the 2030 Women's Basketball World Cup.
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FIBA Basketball World Cup 2031
France selected to host men's Basketball World Cup for first time, running August 29 to September 14, 2031 across Paris, Lille, and Lyon. Japan designated for 2030 women's World Cup.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
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Three French cities designated as hosts for 2031 Basketball World Cup
Paris, Lille, and Lyon have been chosen as the host cities for the 2031 Men's Basketball World Cup. The final phase of the competition will be held exclusively in Paris. Group matches and early rounds will be distributed across all three cities.
FIBA selects Japan to host 2030 Women's Basketball World Cup
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) designated Japan as the host country for the 2030 Women's Basketball World Cup, running concurrently with the announcement of France hosting the men's tournament in 2031.
Stade Pierre-Mauroy likely venue for Lille basketball matches in 2031
The Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille is likely to be selected as a host venue for the 2031 Basketball World Cup. The stadium previously hosted basketball matches during the 2024 Paris Olympics and EuroBasket 2015.
Multiple Paris arenas proposed for 2031 World Cup group stages
The Adidas Arena (8,000 capacity) and Accor Arena (16,000 capacity) are proposed to host early group stages of the 2031 Basketball World Cup in Paris. The Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre is proposed to host the final phase including quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals.
FIBA assigns 2031 Basketball World Cup hosting rights to France
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced that France will host the men's Basketball World Cup in 2031, scheduled for August 29 to September 14. This is the first time the men's World Cup will be held in France.
Paris hosted 1.1 million basketball spectators at 2024 Olympic Games
Basketball events at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games drew 1.1 million spectators, accounting for 10 percent of total Olympic ticket sales. This strong attendance demonstrated France's capacity to host major basketball events and supported the nation's candidacy for the 2031 World Cup.
France previously hosted EuroBasket tournaments in 2013, 2015, and 2021
France has prior experience hosting major basketball competitions, including EuroBasket men's in 2015 in Lille and Montpellier, EuroBasket women's in 2021 in Strasbourg, and EuroBasket women's in 2013.
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France selected to host FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2031
France will host the 2031 FIBA Basketball World Cup across three cities including Paris and Lille.