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.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1932

Headcount

1,899

Headquarters

Switzerland

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

FIBA announced on July 24, 2026, that its Regional Office Asia will relocate from Beirut, Lebanon, to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in January 2027 and will introduce new leadership. Previously, on July 18, FIBA's Regional Office in the Americas, in partnership with the Nicaraguan Basketball Federation, confirmed that Nicaragua will host the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2029 from June 30 to July 8 at the Polideportivo Alexis Arguello in Managua. This followed the July 9 unveiling of the branding for the 2027 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, which will take place in Cebu, by FIBA and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). Earlier, on June 30, NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum expressed that the NBA was "extremely encouraged" by the final bids for permanent franchises in a new European league, backed by both the NBA and FIBA, slated to launch in October 2027. On June 18, FIBA and Hudl, a sports performance analysis and scouting company, renewed their long-term rights agreement partnership, a move welcomed by Frank Leenders, director general of FIBA Media and Marketing Services.

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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 Ericsson, Mediapro 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 Coupang. International Basketball Federation (FIBA) currently holds 21 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including basketball.

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