MIES, Switzerland – The road to the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup tips off tomorrow, March 11th, with the start of the Qualifying Tournaments. For basketball fans worldwide, accessing the action has never been easier.
Numerous games will be available through FIBA’s broadcast partners – both local and regional – across the globe. The FIBA website provides a comprehensive guide to viewing options, listing which broadcasters are carrying the games in your country. This information is accessible via the live match carousel on each event page and the “Watch” section of each Qualifying Tournament’s website.
For those preferring to stream the action, Courtside 1891 emerges as a key platform, offering live streams and highlights from every match of these FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournaments. The platform promises access to live broadcasts (subject to local restrictions) and on-demand replays, allowing fans to catch up on any missed moments.
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A subscription to Courtside 1891 unlocks access to these live streams, providing a showcase of international basketball talent. Beyond live action, the platform also offers detailed highlights of all matches, available to watch anytime, anywhere. Courtside 1891 also boasts a comprehensive and personalized “game center” for basketball fans, tracking live scores from over 200 leagues and competitions, or allowing users to focus solely on their favorite teams.
The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, set to be hosted in Berlin, Germany from September 4th to 13th, 2026, will feature 16 teams. This marks a return to the 16-team format last used between 1990 and 2018, after a temporary reduction to 12 teams in 2022. Germany automatically qualifies as the host nation. These Qualifying Tournaments are crucial in determining the remaining participants.
The United States enters these qualifiers as the four-time defending champions, aiming to continue their dominance in women’s international basketball. Germany, meanwhile, will be looking to capitalize on home-court advantage when the tournament arrives in Berlin. This will be the second time Germany has hosted the Women’s World Cup, having previously done so in 1998.
The expansion to 16 teams, decided upon in March 2022, reflects FIBA’s commitment to growing the game and providing more opportunities for national teams to compete on the world stage. The Qualifying Tournaments represent the first major step in identifying those teams.
Fans can stay updated on the progress of the Qualifying Tournaments and the teams vying for a spot in the 2026 World Cup through FIBA’s official website (https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-2026) and Courtside 1891. The tournament in Berlin promises to be a thrilling event, showcasing the best of women’s basketball from around the globe.
The next key date for fans to mark is the confirmation of the full list of qualified teams, which will be announced following the conclusion of the Qualifying Tournaments. Keep checking Archysport for ongoing coverage and updates as the teams battle for their place in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
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