Germany to host 2026 Women’s Basketball World Cup

The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup will unfold in Berlin, Germany from September 4 to 13, with games played at Berlin Arena and Max-Schmeling-Halle. The United States arrives as the four-time defending champion and has assembled a star-studded roster led by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, plus rising young players including Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and Aliyah Boston. Germany, the host nation making its second World Cup appearance since 1998, is balancing injuries and setbacks ahead of the event but is counting on home-court support to fuel a deep run, despite key players like Satou Sabally missing time due to injury. Other participating teams, including Japan and South Korea, are staging strong campaigns with Japan aiming for the quarterfinals or better and both nations highlighting a mix of veterans and emerging talents in Group A alongside Germany and Mali. The tournament will feature a round-robin preliminary phase with group winners advancing to the quarterfinals and additional spots filled through playoffs, underscoring the global competition and stakes for Olympic and World Cup qualification. With host nation Germany seeking a medal and the U.S. pursuing a fifth consecutive title, teams will confront a demanding schedule and a robust field across Europe’s basketball powerhouse environment.