Qatar to host eFIBA Season 4 and 5 World Finals The Finals will be part of the broader journey to the showpiece FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027

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Qatar to host eFIBA Season 4 and 5 World Finals The Finals will be part of the broader journey to the showpiece FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027

Doha: The Qatar Basketball Federation has signed an agreement with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to host Season 4 and Season 5 of the eFIBA World Finals in Qatar in 2026 and 2027. This step reflects Qatar’s commitment to supporting basketball and advancing the growth of esports.

Taking over from the Philippines as the host of the eFIBA World Finals, it will be the first time the event will be held in the Middle East.

During recent years, Qatar's strong support for esports, which includes a partnership with the Global Esports Federation, has also led to it being appointed as hosts of the Global Esports Games in 2027.

The eFIBA World Finals will be held in Doha, one of the best-connected capitals in the world and one that holds a clear roadmap towards sustainability and innovation. The Finals will bring together the best e-basketball teams from around the globe as they compete for the prestigious title of eFIBA World Champion.

All nations will be aiming to dethrone back-to-back champions Team USA, who were the winners of both Season 2 in Sweden and Season 3 in the Philippines. Teams will also be competing for a prize pool of $50,000, which will be distributed among the top-performing nations and individuals.

Details on the final tournament format and the number of participating teams will be announced in due course, with all the action broadcast on eFIBA’s official YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok channels.

FIBA Secretary General, Andreas Zagklis commented: "The eFIBA World Finals has become an important event in its own right, but to now also have them taking place in the build up to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 means there will be even more eyes on the competition. This is something to celebrate, since it will help to grow the competition even further."

He added "It also clearly demonstrates once again the appetite that Qatar has for basketball - as well as a desire to embrace esports and innovation. This is very clearly aligned with FIBA's objectives; and together, we're looking forward to delivering the best eFIBA events we've ever had."

Mohammed Saad Al-Meghaiseeb, President of the Qatar Basketball Federation and Director General of the Local Organizing Committee for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, stated:

"It is a great honor to host the eFIBA World Finals for the first time in Qatar. This marks a significant milestone for both basketball and esports in the region. Hosting Seasons 4 and 5 aligns with our vision to foster innovation and elevate basketball culture through esports. This tournament represents a key milestone in the lead-up to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, and we look forward to welcoming the world’s best e-basketball players and teams to Doha—reaffirming Qatar’s commitment to delivering world-class sporting events and strengthening our partnership with FIBA."