Witness history in the making at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2024 as the competition’s most global edition takes centre stage at the Singapore Sports Hub from September 12 to 15. Fans can look forward to bigger match-ups with stiffer competition for the Champions title as the FIBA Intercontinental Cup will feature teams from six continents for the first time.

Held at the iconic Singapore Indoor Stadium, the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2024 will see 2024 National Basketball League champions Tasmania JackJumpers become the first team from Oceania to compete in the tournament, while inaugural Basketball Champions League Asia winners Al Riyadi from Lebanon are the Asian representatives. Completing the line-up are Unicaja from Spain (Basketball Champions League), Angola’s Petro de Luanda (Basketball Africa League), Argentinian outfit Quimsa (Basketball Champions League Americas) and National Basketball Association (NBA) G League team NBA G League United.

To allow for more people to catch world-class basketball live and to satisfy the massive appetite for the sport in Singapore, Kallang Alive Sport Management – organisers of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup – announced today that fans will enjoy free entry to all matches on the first day of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2024.

Tickets for the remaining days start from $5 for youths (18 years old and below) and $15 for adults, with a 3-Day Pass costing $140. A discount of 20 per cent can be enjoyed for most categories when early-bird sales run from 10.00am on July 9 to 11.59pm on July 22. General sales commence at 10.00am on July 23. Fans who want to get closer to the action can purchase courtside tickets at $1,488. This comes with All-Star Lounge access with full-day hospitality and an invitation to the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2024 enshrinement ceremony.

The FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2024 enshrinement ceremony will be held on September 14 – the first time the event is held in Singapore. USA’s Reggie Miller and Serbia’s Predrag Stojakovic headline the 2024 inductees, which also include fellow former players Miao Lijie of China, Danira Nakic-Bilic of Croatia, Kirk Samuel Penney of New Zealand, Romain Sato of Central African Republic, Skaidrite Smildzina-Budovska of Latvia and Italian-American coach Dan Peterson.

Former NBA star Stephon Marbury has been unveiled as the ambassador for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup. Marbury, 47, has strong ties to Asia, having been based in China since 2010 as a player and coach in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Marbury said: “I’m honored to be entrusted with the role of ambassador for such a unique competition (that is) steeped in basketball history. The FIBA Intercontinental Cup is a celebration of the growth of our sport on a global scale. With teams from all FIBA regions – including Oceania – competing against each other for the first time, we are guaranteed some thrilling games and I think fans are in for a treat. I am looking forward to seeing how each continental champion will bring their unique basketball culture, playing style and philosophy to the tournament, and there’s no better place to compete than in multicultural Singapore. This is what we mean by basketball’s ability to unite people and transcend boundaries.

“Growing up, I was privileged to be surrounded by role models who provided me with invaluable advice and guidance. I hope to be able to pass this on. I hear basketball is growing in the community in Singapore and a lot of effort has gone into developing the sport. I am really looking forward to spending time engaging with young people while I am in Singapore for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup. I hope my journey can serve as an inspiration for the next generation of basketball players.”

Each group competes in a single round robin format and the two group winners will square off in the Final on September 15 to determine the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2024 champion. 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.

Photo Credit: FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2024

FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2024 runs from 12th to 15th September 2024 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Free entry to all matches on first day, while tickets for the remaining days start from $5 for youths (18 years old and below) and $15 for adults, with a 3-Day Pass costing $140. Tickets available here, more information available here