International Basketball Federation (FIBA)

International Basketball Federation (FIBA)

International Basketball Federation, also known as FIBA, is a privately owned entity headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1932, it operates with approximately 1,460 employees and reported $160.4M in revenue as of 2025, functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The organization specializes in spectator sports, acting as an association of national organizations that governs the sport of basketball worldwide. FIBA defines the rules of basketball, specifies the equipment and facilities required, organises international competitions, regulates the transfer of athletes across countries, and controls the appointment of international referees. A total of 212 national federations are members, organized since 1989 into five zones: Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.

Revenue

Founded

1932

Headcount

1,899

Headquarters

Switzerland

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On July 9, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) unveiled the branding for the 2027 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, slated to be held in Cebu. Previously, on June 30, NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum indicated that the NBA is "extremely encouraged" by the final bids received for permanent franchises in a new NBA and FIBA-backed league in Europe, which is planned for October 2027. This followed the June 18 renewal of a long-term rights agreement partnership between Hudl, a global leader in sports performance analysis, and FIBA, with Frank Leenders, director general of FIBA Media and Marketing Services, expressing pleasure with the continued collaboration. A day earlier, on June 17, USA Basketball announced the 2026 USA 3x3 Men’s and Women’s Nations Leagues teams, scheduled to compete at the 2026 FIBA 3x3 Nations League Americas Conference from June 27 to July 3 in Ñuñoa, Chile. The FIBA Regional Office-Asia had confirmed on June 16 the 8 participating nations for the FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup-Division B 2026, which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from July 13-19.

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International Basketball Federation (FIBA) offers 41 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. International Basketball Federation (FIBA)'s product portfolio comprises of ball sports, sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship, media and TV services and search, social, and retail media.
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International Basketball Federation (FIBA)'s revenues were less than $250M in 2025. Caretta Research has split International Basketball Federation (FIBA)'s revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is basketball. For full access to International Basketball Federation (FIBA)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has partners like TF1. Examples of International Basketball Federation (FIBA)'s suppliers include Mediapro, Ericsson and Stats Perform.

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International Basketball Federation (FIBA) sells broadcasting rights of its 36 basketball competitions to 96 companies globally, covering 20 countries. International Basketball Federation (FIBA)'s rights holders include Tencent Holdings. International Basketball Federation (FIBA) currently holds 21 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including basketball.

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