MIES (Switzerland) – The FIBA Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the 10th edition of the FIBA Photo Contest, inviting photographers from around the world to capture the moments, people, and stories that make basketball unique.
Open for submissions from September 30 to December 4, 2026, this special anniversary edition marks ten years of showcasing the game through powerful imagery and celebrating the photographers who bring basketball's spirit to life.
To commemorate this milestone, the contest introduces an exciting new format. For the first time, participants can submit their work across three dedicated categories, offering more opportunities to showcase different perspectives on basketball and increasing the chances of recognition.
Three Categories, Endless Stories
Participants can submit their images in one or more of the three following categories:
Elite Basketball: Celebrates the intensity, emotion, and unforgettable moments of basketball at its highest level.
Community Basketball: Highlights the power of the game to bring people together and create positive social impact through Basketball For Good initiatives, schools, playgrounds, and local courts around the world.
Vintage Basketball: Shines a light on basketball's legacy, inviting participants to rediscover and share photographs that capture the Cultural Heritage, atmosphere, and evolution of the game across generations.
New Prizes for a New Era
To celebrate its 10th edition, the FIBA Photo Contest introduces a new prize structure. Three Category Winners will be selected by the jury, with each receiving 2,000 CHF worth of photography equipment, a social media feature with FIBA, and a feature in the annual FIBA Photo Book.
From these three winning images, the jury will select the FIBA Shot of the Year, awarded to the competition's most exceptional photograph. In addition to the Category Winner prize, the overall winner will enjoy a 5-day photographer experience at the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027.
Whether you are a professional photographer, an amateur creator, a passionate storyteller, or someone with a remarkable image hidden in your archives, the FIBA Photo Contest invites you to share your best basketball photographs and join a global celebration of the sport.
The winners of the contest will be announced mid-December. The top photos will be published in the annual FIBA Photo Book.
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The FIBA Foundation is the social and legacy arm of FIBA that addresses the role of sports particularly basketball in society, preserving and promoting basketball’s values and its cultural heritage.
FIBA’s cultural heritage is the heart of the FIBA Foundation’s cultural and historical activities. It is one of the driving forces behind the promotion and dissemination of FIBA’s values.