The FIBA Intercontinental Cup returns to Singapore this September. All six continents will be represented in the 2025 edition.
It is the 35th edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup that will take place from September 18 to 21 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Unicaja are the defending champions and will be joined by the other FIBA continental champions and an NBA G League representative.
The teams from Japan, Australia and Libya will be making their first-ever appearance in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, setting the scene for tantalizing clashes against more experienced opponents.
FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2025: Qualified Teams
| Team | Qualification | Participations |
|---|---|---|
| Illawarra Hawks | Winners of the 2024–25 NBL season | Debut |
| Flamengo | Winners of the 2024–25 Basketball Champions League Americas | 3 (2014, 2019, 2022) |
| Unicaja | Winners of the 2024–25 Basketball Champions League | 1 (2024) |
| Utsunomiya Brex | Winners of the 2025 Basketball Champions League Asia | Debut |
| Al Ahli Tripoli | Winners of the 2025 BAL season | Debut |
FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2025: Groups
The groupings for the 35th FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2025 are as follows:
Group A: Alahli SC (Libya), Unicaja (Spain), Utsunomiya Brex (Japan)
Group B: Flamengo (Brazil), Illawarra Hawks (Australia), NBA G League United (USA)
FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2025: Format
Each group competes in a single round robin format and the two group winners will lock horns in the Final on September 21 to determine the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2025 champion.
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The two group runners-up will meet in the 3rd-Place Game, while the teams that finish third in their respective groups will play for fifth place overall.
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FIBA in Singapore
FIBA and Sport Singapore entered a three-year partnership that brings the Intercontinental Cup to Asia for the first time. Singapore Sports Hub is the venue of choice, providing the stage for three editions of the event, from 2023 through 2025.
FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis said: “The FIBA Intercontinental Cup reached a new milestone every single time during the past three years, realizing step by step the dream of a truly intercontinental club competition.”
“The response from the clubs, from the leagues, from our partners and from the Singapore public was overwhelmingly positive. This 35th edition is their reward for daring to dream, the consolidation of a daring vision,” Mr. Zagklis added.
