What is the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup? 

Created by the International Basketball Federation, the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is an international women’s basketball tournament in which national women’s basketball teams compete every four years for the title of World Champions of women’s basketball. 

Where will the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup take place? 

The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup takes place in Berlin, Germany. 

How long does the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup last? 

The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup runs from September 4 through September 13, 2026. 

How many WNBA players are participating in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup? 

The full list of current and former WNBA players participating in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup can be found HERE.

What countries are participating in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup? 

The following countries are participating in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup: 

• Australia 
• Belgium 
• China 
• Czechia 
• France 
• Germany 
• Hungary 
• Italy 
• Korea 
• Mali 
• Nigeria 
• Puerto Rico 
• Spain 
• Türkiye 
• USA 

What is the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup game schedule? 

The full FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup game schedule can be found HERE. 

Where can I watch the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup? 

You can watch the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup exclusively on Courtside 1891.  

Game coverage and behind-the-scenes footage will be available on the WNBA App. Click HERE to download! 

When does WNBA play resume? 

WNBA play will resume on Thursday, September 17, 2026 with a five-game slate: 

• Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream (7:30 pm ET, League Pass) 

• Washington Mystics vs. Chicago Sky (7:30 pm ET, League Pass) 

• Los Angeles Sparks vs. Dallas Wings (8:00 pm ET, USA Network) 

• Phoenix Mercury vs. Portland Fire (10:00 pm ET, League Pass) 

• Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm (10:00 pm ET, USA Network) 

The regular season ends on Thursday, September 24 and the First Round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google Pixel will begin on Sunday, September 27.