Get ready, basketball fans, because the virtual court is calling! The eFIBA Season 4 World Finals in Doha, Qatar, is about to tip off, promising a thrilling showdown of digital hoops mastery.
A new chapter in eFIBA history is about to be written, with a staggering 58 National Federations gearing up to compete for the title of World Champions in virtual basketball. This season's battles will unfold in the popular NBA 2K26 Pro-Am game mode.
The journey begins on January 13th with the African Pre-Qualifiers, setting the stage for intense competition. This initial phase runs until January 23rd, culminating in the North America Pre-Qualifiers. Teams that make it through the Pre-Qualifiers will advance to the Regional Qualifiers, scheduled from January 31st to March 8th.
The ultimate goal? To reach the highly anticipated eFIBA Season 4 World Finals in Doha, Qatar, which will take place in late April.
This is a big deal: For the first time, the Finals will be held in the Middle East, showcasing an eight-nation field vying for the coveted eFIBA silverware and a substantial $50,000 prize pool. The anticipation is building, with increased interest and visibility expected this season.
To ensure the best possible experience for players and fans, eFIBA Season 4 will divide all teams into six regionally based Conferences.
Here's a breakdown of the Conferences:
- Africa: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Somalia, Togo, Tunisia
- Asia: Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand
- Europe: Albania, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
- Middle East: Bahrain, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan
- North America: Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, USA, Virgin Islands
- South America: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Guyana, Venezuela
Each region will navigate through three stages of competition: Pre-Qualifiers, Regional Qualifiers, and Regional Finals. The top two teams from each Conference will earn a spot in the eFIBA Season 4 World Finals.
Fans can stay connected and catch all the action through an updated website, offering access to game streams, team and player information, schedules, and results. You can also watch the Regional Qualifiers and beyond on the official eFIBA Twitch and YouTube channels.
The familiar voices of Vince Chang, Chris Simpson, and India Zuleimad will be back as the main casters, joined by Jasmine McKoy and Taras Metencuks.
Exciting news for the sponsors! Tissot is expanding its partnership with FIBA into eFIBA, introducing two new awards: the TISSOT Clutch Time and the TISSOT MVP.
Follow eFIBA Season 4 on its official channels to stay updated: YouTube, X, Instagram, Twitch, and TikTok.
What do you think? Will this season be the most exciting yet? Let us know your predictions in the comments below!
