EFIBA World Finals Qatar Season 4 brings together eight national teams in Doha competing for a USD 50,000 prize pool.
Key details of the eFIBA World Finals Qatar Season 4 were revealed during a press conference held at the Qatar Olympic Committee headquarters in Doha, marking another step forward in Qatar’s growing esports profile.
As the official esports competition organised by FIBA, eFIBA allows national teams to compete through the NBA 2K platform, offering a digital extension of traditional basketball.
Officials from FIBA and the Local Organising Committee confirmed that the tournament will be staged at the Mall of Qatar from 3 to 4 July 2026. The competition will feature eight national teams from different regions, highlighting Qatar’s rising status as a hub for international digital sport and innovation.
The announcement was attended by several senior figures, including Abdulla Ali Al Mawlawi, Executive Director of Communications and Guest Relations for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Local Organising Committee, alongside Predrag Bogosavljev, Director of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, Albert Huguet, Project Manager for the eFIBA World Finals, and Jassim Ahmed Al Mohammed, spokesperson for the Qatar Esports Federation, in addition to members of the media.
Al Mawlawi described the tournament as an important moment in Qatar’s sporting development, emphasising its alignment with sustainability goals and its potential to inspire the next generation of esports talent.
He also extended appreciation to all partners involved for their role in delivering a high-calibre international event that reinforces Qatar’s ambition to lead in the esports sector.
Speaking at the event, Bogosavljev highlighted the broader significance of the competition, stating: “These eFIBA World Finals in Qatar represent the ideal bridge between the traditional basketball community and the fast-growing esports generation. Hosting the Season 4 World Finals is a major milestone for eFIBA and further strengthens the connection between basketball and esports on a global stage”.
He added: “The event also serves as an important milestone on the Road to Qatar for the next edition of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, helping to build excitement and engage new audiences as the country prepares to welcome the basketball world. We are grateful for the Organising Committee’s continued commitment to the sport, and as the first country to host the eFIBA World Finals for two consecutive years, Qatar is once again demonstrating its dedication to the growth of both basketball and esports”.
The event began with a short video presentation charting the global development of e-basketball, followed by a detailed briefing from Al Mawlawi. His presentation outlined the structure of the tournament, the competing nations, prize distribution, and the wider objective of promoting cognitive development and competitive skills among young people through esports.
Teams have been split into two groups, with Algeria, France, Germany and the Philippines placed in Group A. Group B will see host nation Qatar compete against the Dominican Republic, Lebanon and Türkiye. Each team will consist of five players, bringing the total number of participants to 40.
The tournament will offer a prize pool of USD 50,000, covering both team rankings and individual achievements. The winning team will receive USD 20,000, while second place will earn USD 10,000.
The third and fourth place teams will receive USD 6,000 and USD 4,000 respectively. Individual accolades will include the Finals MVP, Defensive Player of the Tournament, and the All-Star Five Team.
The MVP and Defensive Player will each receive USD 2,500, while players selected for the All-Star Five will be awarded USD 1,000 each.
The competition reflects Qatar’s commitment to advancing innovation in sport while strengthening basketball’s footprint within the esports sector.
It also plays a strategic role in building momentum ahead of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, further positioning the country on the global sporting stage.
Qatar’s selection as host is attributed to several factors, including its rapid investment in esports, its preparations for the 2027 World Cup, and its established reputation for hosting major international events. It is also the first country in the Middle East to host the eFIBA World Finals.
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