Published on
20/08/2026 - 13:25 GMT+2
Qatar is one year away from the FIBA Basketball World Cup, when 32 national teams and some of the sport’s biggest stars will compete in Doha.
The tournament, running from 27 August to 12 September 2027, will be the first edition hosted in the Middle East, with 92 games played across four arenas.
One of the most visible changes is taking place at a familiar venue from the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Al Janoub Stadium has been transformed into Al Janoub Arena, an 8,200-seat basketball venue that will host its first game next week.
