FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026
16 of the world's best national teams, entirely in Berlin, September 4–13, 2026
The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup returns to Germany for the first time since 1998, with the entire 2026 tournament — all 16 teams, every game — hosted in a single city: Berlin, running September 4–13. Germany qualifies as host nation and plays alongside a field that includes the USA, Australia, Belgium and Nigeria among the confirmed 16 teams from four confederations.
Quick facts
The venues
Games are split between two Berlin arenas: the larger Berlin Arena for marquee matchups and the knockout rounds, and Max-Schmeling-Halle, a mid-size venue better known to Berliners for concerts and other sporting events, for group-stage games. Both are reachable by Berlin's extensive U-Bahn/S-Bahn network, no car needed.
Single-city format
Unlike men's FIFA World Cups spread across a whole host country, this tournament being entirely in one city is a real practical advantage for visitors — no need to plan inter-city travel around the schedule, and it's realistic to catch several games across different days without relocating.
Berlin during the tournament
September is already a strong month to visit Berlin regardless of the tournament — good weather, past the peak summer crowds, and ahead of the colder months. Hotel demand will rise for the tournament dates specifically, especially around the knockout rounds toward September 13, so book earlier if your trip centers on the later stages rather than the group phase.
Practical tips
- —Since every game is in Berlin, it's realistic to plan a multi-day trip around several matches rather than committing to just one — check the FIBA schedule once released for exact game-by-game dates and venues.
- —Max-Schmeling-Halle hosts group-stage games and is generally easier to get last-minute tickets for than the marquee Berlin Arena knockout matches.
- —Book Berlin accommodation earlier if your trip covers the knockout rounds near September 13 — demand concentrates there.
- —Combine tournament games with standard Berlin sightseeing (the Brandenburg Gate, the Wall memorials, museum island) rather than a basketball-only trip, since it's all one city anyway.