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FIBA World Cup 2023 schedule, teams, groups, tickets, location, how to watch
Kevin Omuya
updated at August 17, 2023 at 8:46 AM
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Fans of basketball around the globe are in for a delight! The FIBA World Cup is returning with the finest basketball players from various countries. From August 25 to September 10, the 19th FIBA Basketball World Cup will be conducted for the first time in three host nations: the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. Consider the FIBA World Cup 2023 schedule and other pertinent details.
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The 2023 FIBA World Cup is scheduled to begin on August 25. Angola will face Italy in the tournament's inaugural match. The 2023 FIBA World Cup draw was held in the Philippines, where Team USA will face Greece, Jordan, and New Zealand. Determine who will meet whom in the tournament.
Where will the FIBA World Cup be held?
The FIBA Basketball World Cup will occur across three host countries in September 2023. Indonesia and Japan will each host Group Phases, and the Philippines will host both Group Phases and the Final Phase.
FIBA World Cup 2023 Groups
Groups | Teams | Location |
A | Angola, Dominican Republic, Philippines, Italy | Araneta Coliseum, Philippines |
B | South Sudan, Serbia, People's Republic of China, Puerto Rico | Araneta Coliseum, Philippines |
C | United States, Jordan, Greece, New Zealand | Mall of Asia Arena, Philippines |
D | Egypt, Mexico, Montenegro, Lithuania | Mall of Asia Arena, Philippines |
E | Germany, Finland, Australia, Japan | Okinawa Arena, Okinawa, Japan |
F | Slovenia, Cape Verde, Georgia, Venezuela | Okinawa Arena, Okinawa, Japan |
G | Islamic Republic of Iran, Spain, Cote d'Ivoire, Brazil | Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, Indonesia |
H | Canada, Latvia, Lebanon, France | Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, Indonesia |
FIBA World Cup tickets
The tickets for the upcoming matches are ready to go on sale on the official website. You can access the website and buy tickets for the games here.
This global sporting event promises to showcase thrilling matches and intense competition that will captivate basketball fans worldwide. The defending champions are Spain, who defeated Argentina in the 2019 World Cup.
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FIBA World Cup 2023 Schedule
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Friday 25 August: First round
Game | Time (GMT) | Location |
Angola vs Italy | 08.00 | Philippines |
Finland vs Australia | 08.00 | Japan |
Mexico vs Montenegro | 08.45 | Philippines |
Latvia vs Lebanon | 09.15 | Indonesia |
Dominican Republic vs Philippines | 12.00 | Philippines |
Germany vs Japan | 12.10 | Japan |
Egypt vs Lithuania | 12.30 | Philippines |
Canada vs France | 13.30 | Indonesia |
Saturday 26 August: First round
Game | Time (GMT) | Location |
South Sudan vs Puerto Rico | 08.00 | Philippines |
Cape Verde vs Georgia | 08.00 | Japan |
Jordan vs Greece | 08.45 | Philippines |
Islamic Republic of Iran vs Brazil | 09.45 | Indonesia |
Slovenia vs Venezuela | 11.30 | Okinawa, Japan |
Serbia Peoples Republic of China | 12.00 | Philippines |
United States vs New Zealand | 12.40 | Philippines |
Spain vs Ivory Coast | 13.30 | Indonesia |
Sunday, 27 August: First round
Game | Time (GMT) | Location |
Italy vs Dominican Republic | 08.00 | Manila, Philippines |
Australia vs Germany | 08.30 | Okinawa, Japan |
Montenegro vs Egypt | 08.45 | Manila, Philippines |
Lebanon vs Canada | 09.45 | Jakarta, Indonesia |
Philippines vs Angola | 12.00 | Manila, Philippines |
Japan vs Finland | 12.10 | Okinawa, Japan |
Lithuania vs Mexico | 12.30 | Manila, Philippines |
France vs Latvia | 13.30 | Jakarta, Indonesia |
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Monday 28 August: First round
Game | Time (GMT) | Location |
People's Republic of China vs South Sudan | 08.00 | Manila, Philippines |
Venezuela vs Cape Verde | 08.00 | Okinawa, Japan |
New Zealand vs Jordan | 08.45 | Manila, Philippines |
Ivory Coast vs Islamic Republic of Iran | 09.45 | Jakarta, Indonesia |
Georgia vs Slovenia | 11.30 | Okinawa, Japan |
Puerto Rico vs Serbia | 12.00 | Manila, Philippines |
Greece vs United States | 12.40 | Manila, Philippines |
Brazil vs Spain | 13.00 | Jakarta, Indonesia |
Tuesday 29 August: First round
Game | Time (GMT) | Location |
Germany vs Finland | 07.30 | Okinawa, Japan |
Angola vs Dominican Republic | 08.00 | Manila, Philippines |
Egypt vs Mexico | 08.45 | Manila, Philippines |
Lebanon vs France | 09.45 | Jakarta, Indonesia |
Australia vs Japan | 11.10 | Okinawa, Japan |
Philippines vs Italy | 12.00 | Manila, Philippines |
Montenegro vs Lithuania | 12.30 | Manila, Philippines |
Canada vs Latvia | 13.30 | Jakarta, Indonesia |
Wednesday, 30 August: First round
Game | Time (GMT) | Location |
South Sudan vs Serbia | 08.00 | Manila, Philippines |
Georgia vs Venezuela | 08.00 | Okinawa, Japan |
United States vs Jordan | 08.40 | Manila, Philippines |
Ivory Coast vs Brazil | 09.45 | Jakarta, Indonesia |
Slovenia vs Cape Verde | 11.30 | Okinawa, Japan |
People's Republic of China vs Puerto Rico | 12.00 | Manila, Philippines |
Greece vs New Zealand | 12.40 | Manila, Philippines |
Islamic Republic of Iran vs Spain | 13.30 | Jakarta, Indonesia |
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Friday 1 September: Second round
Game | Time (GMT) | Location |
Group A winner v Group B runners-up | TBC | Manila |
Group B winner v Group A runner-up | TBC | Manila |
Group C winner v Group D runner-up | TBC | Manila |
Group D winner v Group C runner-up | TBC | Manila |
Group E winner v Group F runner-up | TBC | Okinawa |
Group F winner v Group E runner-up | TBC | Okinawa |
Group G winner v Group H runner-up | TBC | Jakarta |
Group H winner v Group G runner-up | TBC | Jakarta |
Sunday, 3 September: Second round
Game | Time (GMT) | Location |
Group (A runners-up vs B runners-up) | TBC | Manila |
Group (A winner vs B winner) | TBC | Manila |
Group ( A runners-up vs B runners-up) | TBC | Manila |
Group (A winner vs B winner) | TBC | Manila |
Group (A runners-up vs B runners-up) | TBC | Okinawa |
Group (A winner vs B winner) | TBC | Okinawa |
Group (A runners-up vs B runners-up) | TBC | Jakarta |
Group (A winner vs B winner) | TBC | Jakarta |
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Tuesday 5 September: Quarter-finals
Game | Time (GMT) | Location |
Group I winner vs Group J runners-up | TBC | Manila |
Group J winner vs Group I runners-up | TBC | Manila |
Wednesday 6 September: Quarter-finals
Game | Time (GMT) | Location |
Group K winner vs Group L runners-up | TBC | Manila |
Group L winner vs Group K runners-up | TBC | Manila |
Friday 8 September: Semi-finals
Game | Time (GMT) | Location |
QF1 winner vs QF2 winner | TBC | Manila |
QF3 winner vs QF4 winner | TBC | Manila |
Sunday 10 September: Final and third-place play-off
Game | Time (GMT) | Location |
Third-place play-off | 08.30 | Manila |
Final | 12.40 | Manila |
FIBA World Cup 2023 Team USA
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The Americans who were tapped for the roster will play their first game against New Zealand on August 26. They will then face off against Greece on Aug. 28.
NBA fans will not need to look far to find some of their favourite players. Orlando Magic standout and reigning Rookie of the Year winner Paolo Banchero and Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star guard Anthony Edwards headline a loaded United States roster. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić is the marquee name on a Slovenia squad hoping to reach the title game finally.
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Where to watch the FIBA World Cup 2023
Action will be available in selected territories via FIBA's streaming service Courtside 1891 Basketball. If you subscribe to ESPN+ alone, then it will cost you $9.99 per month.
The FIBA World Cup 2023 schedule consists of a total of 32 teams that will compete for the title. These 32 teams have been divided into eight pools from A to F. This contest will be co-hosted by three countries: Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia. It will be held in Indonesia Arena, Mall of Asia Arena, Okinawa Arena, and Araneta Coliseum.
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