The countdown is on to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, which will be staged in Qatar for the first time.

In a special ceremony, which took place during halftime at the showpiece FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Final in Manila, Manual V Pangilinan the Chair of the Philippines Local Organising Committee passed the ball to FIBA President Hamane Niang.

It was then handed over to those responsible for overseeing what promises to be another memorable event in four years’ time – Mohammed Saad Almeghaiseeb, the President of the Qatar Basketball Federation and Sheikha Asma Al Thani, the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Qatar Olympic Committee.

Qatar was announced as the next host earlier this year, with the tournament destined for success due to the many qualities identified in the bid. These included its compact geographical nature, unique flexibility with tournament venue scheduling to better serve the fans, as well as a strong emphasis on sustainability.

“We are very proud to receive the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 as the next hosts of this fantastic event”, said Mohammed Almeghaiseeb. “We are grateful to our colleagues in FIBA and the Philippines for giving us the opportunity to see closely the organisational delivery of the World Cup. Hosting such a huge event for one of the most popular sports in the world in is a huge honour for Qatar. It is another step in our sports vision, and we are committed to taking advantage of this opportunity to organise an exceptional experience for the teams and fans.”

One of the best-connected destinations in the world, Qatar’s capital city, Doha, has direct flights from most of the potential participating countries, while the recently upgraded subway and public transportation network connects all venues, providing a top-class service for all visitors.

With all of the teams playing in the same city, fans can plan everything far in advance and enjoy a unique experience since all venues are within 30 minutes of each other.

Additionally, all venues to be used for FIBA’s flagship men’s event are already constructed, while widely used green technologies will help in delivering the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 as a carbon-neutral event. ✤

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