The most prestigious Basketball tournament in the world will begin with the opening game on 27
August 2027 and will conclude with the final at Lusail Multipurpose Hall, in Lusail on 12 September 2027.

On the occasion of this milestone the Local Organizing Committee confirms the four World Cup venues
that will host the 92 games.

The four venues are Lusail Multipurpose Hall, Duhail Sports Hall, Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, Al
Janoub, they will be renamed to Lusail Arena, Duhail Arena, Al Attiyah Arena and Al Janoub Arena
respectively -just for the tournament- to ensure homogeneity.

It will be the first time in the history of the Basketball World Cup that games will be played in a Football
World Cup Stadium. Al Janoub will be converted to a Basketball Arena with its capacity exceeding the
8.000 spectators’ seats, honoring Qatar’s dedication to sustainability and continuing its legacy, connecting
the two great sporting events.

FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Director General, President of Qatar Basketball Federation and
Member of the FIBA Foundation, Mohammed Saad Al-Meghaiseeb said:

“Two years ago, Qatar won the bid to host the Fiba Basketball World Cup in 2027. It is a great honor and
responsibility to deliver the best World Cup in the history, as well as to continue the legacy of our country
in organizing successful sporting events. Three of our venues are ready and we are working on one of the
most distinguished projects in the history of our sport to transform a Football Stadium into a Basketball
Arena. Al Janoub Arena will be the pinnacle of our efforts.

Our main goal for the next two years is to continue to raise awareness and to leave a legacy for the game
of Basketball both in Qatar and the whole Mena region. Exactly in two years, Qatar will welcome fans
from all over the world. I can assure you that the members of the Local Organizing Committee, all our stakeholders and with the continuous support of the government Qatar will be ready to deliver an
unforgettable experience to the Basketball world”.

To celebrate this 2 Years to Go milestone FIBA with the support of the FBWC Qatar 2027 LOC has
launched a fans registration website, to declare their interest and stay connected with all tournament
updates, including early ticketing information.

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