MIES (Switzerland) – In its 12th edition, the FIBA Open once again welcomed more than 300 teams to the Patrick Baumann House of Basketball for a vibrant weekend celebrating basketball, community and inclusion.
Created in 2015 to open the doors of FIBA Headquarters to the local community, the FIBA Open has grown into one of the world's largest grassroots 3x3 basketball tournaments.
On June 20–21, more than 4,000 visitors of all ages, genders, and abilities took part in the FIBA Open to share their love of the game in a safe and welcoming environment. With 18 competition categories, there was a place for everyone to play, compete and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the event.
The courts were filled with inspiring moments throughout the weekend. A delegation of 16 Special Olympics teams from across Europe and Asia took part in the tournament, while wheelchair basketball teams thrilled spectators on the main court. The next generation of players also got involved through lively Mini Basketball sessions, where the focus was on learning, playing, and having fun.
Adding to the event's international atmosphere, this year's FIBA Open welcomed participants from 19 countries, highlighting the tournament's growing global reach.
Alongside the FIBA Open action, the event also featured stops from the 3x3 Swiss Tour, Elite Women, and a Swiss Quest stage, bringing an extra level of intensity to the weekend. These competitions added high-level 3x3 action to the program, with top teams battling it out in front of the House of Basketball crowd.
The excitement continued beyond the games. Visitors explored the FIBA Museum through guided tours, quizzes, and vertical jump challenges. Visitors also had the chance to test their basketball skills with an innovative table basketball game and show off their artistic side by turning old basketballs into flower pots.
Since 2024, the FIBA Open has become a fundraising event for projects supported by the FIBA Foundation. In 2026, all the profits of the event will be donated to the Basketball For Good Program in Indonesia, which uses basketball to promote health and well-being in remote communities across the country.
Representatives from the Indonesian Basketball For Good Program joined the event in Switzerland, giving participants and visitors the chance to learn more about the inspiring work being done on the ground.
Underlining the growing importance of the FIBA Open, FIBA President Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani, FIBA Foundation President Hamane Niang, FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis, and IWBF Secretary General Gabriel Zangenfeind were all in attendance at the House of Basketball.
The FIBA Foundation also extends a huge thank you to its partners and the 159 volunteers and referees whose enthusiasm, dedication, and hard work helped make another memorable edition of the FIBA Open possible.
The FIBA Open will be back on 19-20 June 2027!
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The FIBA Foundation is the social and legacy arm of FIBA that addresses the role of sports and particularly basketball in society, preserving and promoting basketball’s values and its cultural heritage.
The FIBA Foundation believes that basketball has the power to empower, educate and inspire youth and facilitates this by implementing Basketball For Good projects around the world.