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Bengaluru to host six-team FIBA women’s basketball tournament in October
Bengaluru will host the FIBA Women’s Basketball League Asia 2026 from October 20 to 25.
The six-team tournament will be played at Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium.
Teams from Japan, South Korea, China, the Philippines and Chinese Taipei will compete, alongside Indian Railways, the reigning Indian national champion.
The Karnataka State Basketball Association is organising the event under the Basketball Federation of India, with support from the state government and FIBA, basketball’s international governing body.
Organisers say each team will have two American players, and NBA players will also take part.
Matches are scheduled twice a day, at 4 p.m.
and 7 p.m.
The event is intended to give Indian players international experience and encourage more young people, especially girls, to play basketball.
Bengaluru will host the FIBA Women’s Basketball League Asia 2026 from October 20 to 25.
Six women’s basketball clubs from across Asia will compete at Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium.
The teams are from Japan, South Korea, China, the Philippines, Chinese Taipei and India.
The tournament is organised by the Karnataka State Basketball Association under the aegis of the Basketball Federation of India.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara said the event would promote women’s basketball and give Indian Railways international competition experience.
- Who
- Six clubs from across Asia, including India’s Indian Railways, will compete.
- What
- Bengaluru will host the FIBA Women’s Basketball League Asia 2026.
- When
- October 20 to 25, 2026.
- Where
- Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru.
- Why
- The tournament aims to promote basketball, including women’s basketball in India, and give Indian Railways international exposure.
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G. Parameshwara announced that Bengaluru would host the tournament at a press conference.
The tournament is scheduled to take place at Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium.
- Tournament
- FIBA Women’s Basketball League Asia 2026
- Dates
- October 20–25, 2026
- Venue
- Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru
- Number of teams
- Six
- Indian team
- Indian Railways, the reigning national champion
- Organizer
- Karnataka State Basketball Association under the aegis of the Basketball Federation of India
What people are saying
Hosting the FIBA Women’s Basketball League Asia 2026 is a proud moment for Karnataka and reflects our commitment to promoting sports and providing athletes with opportunities to compete at the highest level
Normally, it is difficult for our teams to get the opportunity to play in international championships. This tournament gives Indian Railways that opportunity and also allows our players to gain exposure at the international level
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