
FIBA Women’s Basketball League Asia 2026 Set for October in Bengaluru
The third edition of WBL Asia will feature six teams competing in Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, with the tournament schedule and group allocations now confirmed.
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The third edition of WBL Asia will feature six teams competing in Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, with the tournament schedule and group allocations now confirmed.

After a sub‑42‑point outing against Italy, Coach Kara Lawson urges the USA Women’s Basketball team to embrace self‑reflection and resilience as they chase improvement in the tournament.

Team USA, fresh off a 94‑61 win over China, takes on Italy in Berlin on September 6, a match that could determine the group leader and a direct route to the quarterfinals.

A false fire alarm at the hotel housing the Puerto Rico women's basketball team briefly halted activities during the 2024 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, though authorities ensured everyone's safety.

Week 16 of the WNBA showcases historic performances by Allisha Gray and Zia Cooke, while teams jockey for playoff positioning before the FIBA World Cup break

The U.S. women's national team announces Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen as replacements for Kelsey Plum and A’ja Wilson ahead of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

Team USA will open against China, Italy and Czechia before a possible quarter‑final clash with Australia or Belgium, with Spain and France looming as the main threats from the opposite side of the draw.

Italy secured an 83‑61 win over Estonia, with Simone Fontecchio shining and the team preparing for upcoming qualifiers.

China rallied from an eight‑point deficit to beat Nigeria 69‑65 in a tightly contested warm‑up game, with Tang Ziting’s late three‑point burst and Zhang Ziyu’s double‑double leading the way. Coach Gong Luming highlighted the team’s Olympic experience while noting turnover issues, and Nigeria’s guard Ezinne Kalu looks to refine her side before the final preparatory match in Foshan.

The Olympic men's basketball competition has evolved from outdoor clay courts in 1936 to a worldwide phenomenon, marked by dominant eras, legendary teams and expanding global participation.
The upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will feature men’s, women’s and wheelchair 3x3 basketball, a format that condenses the action into a 10‑minute, 21‑point showdown governed by FIBA.

The Women’s Basketball Without Borders All‑Star camp will bring together the nation’s most promising female prospects for a three‑day experience in Chicago, featuring coaching from Georgia Amoore, Tamecka Dixon and Anna Montañana and backed by Nike.

The FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2026 will conclude on Sunday, July 5, with the United States facing Serbia for the title and Australia contesting third place against Türkiye.

The United States will close out the opening round of FIBA World Cup qualifying with a high‑stakes matchup against Mexico, a game that will be streamed live on ESPN.

The Bruins will meet Canada's Senior Women's National Team in Victoria on July 22, using the game to build chemistry and test new roster dynamics ahead of the FIBA World Cup.

The latest sports action features close Stanley Cup games, Victor Wembanyama’s rising star, Team USA’s 3×3 triumph, Nelly Korda’s clutch putt, and the Knicks’ historic streak.

Tickets for the upcoming FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 are officially on sale, with the event scheduled for September 4‑13, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.