The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has officially scheduled the FIBA Masters Open for August 7 to 15, 2027, in Munich, Germany, expanding its international competition calendar to include players aged 40 and over, according to reports from BeBasket.
Munich Set to Host the 2027 FIBA Masters Open
The upcoming tournament will take place across multiple venues in the Bavarian capital, bringing together veteran athletes from around the globe. Opening ceremonies are set for BMW Park, a historic arena originally constructed for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games and formerly home to Bayern Munich basketball before the club transitioned to a newer facility. While traditional 5-on-5 matches will use various indoor halls throughout the city, the 3×3 tournament events will unfold at the Pineapple Park site.
Wheelchair Basketball Joins the Schedule for the First Time
Building on the format established during the inaugural event, the 2027 competition features men’s and women’s tournaments broken down into various age categories starting at 40 years old. Alongside the returning 5-on-5 and 3×3 disciplines, FIBA confirmed the addition of a wheelchair basketball competition. Tournament organizers have not yet released specific eligibility rules or participation criteria for the wheelchair division, though FIBA’s official communication notes that pre-registration is already open for interested teams.
Greece Precedent Sets the Stage for German Expansion
The expansion to Munich follows the inaugural FIBA Masters Open held from July 4 to 12, 2026, in the Greek cities of Corinth and Loutraki. That debut event drew nearly 1,000 players representing 28 different countries for a week of 3×3 and 5-on-5 competition. During the 2026 tournament, Germany captured the inaugural men’s 5-on-5 title, establishing a competitive baseline that European squads will look to defend when the tournament shifts to Bavaria.
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