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The clock above counts down to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, the 20th edition of the global championship, hosted by Qatar in Doha from August 27 to September 12, 2027.
The 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup is the 20th edition of the men's basketball World Cup, returning the tournament to a single host country for the first time in over a decade. Qatar will host all 32 teams across multiple Doha venues, with the championship final on September 12, 2027 at a yet-to-be-confirmed centerpiece arena. The tournament also serves as the qualification pathway for the LA28 Olympics, giving the Doha event additional Olympic-cycle stakes.
FIBA's tournament format covers a group stage of eight groups of four teams, followed by a Round of 16 knockout bracket. The defending champion is Germany, which won its first title in 2023 by defeating Serbia in the Manila final. Doha 2027 marks Qatar's largest sporting hosting since the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
For more 2027 sports championship events, see the NBA Finals 2026 countdown for the prior basketball season anchor.
When does the 2027 World Cup start? August 27, 2027. When's the final? September 12, 2027. Where is it hosted? Doha, Qatar — single-host edition. How many teams? 32 teams across eight groups.
