France to Host 2031 FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup in Paris, Lyon and Lille

Overview

• FIBA announced Wednesday that France will host the 2031 men’s World Cup, marking the tournament’s first edition in the country.
• The event runs August 29 to September 14, 2031 across Paris, Lyon and Lille, with all knockout games at Paris La Défense Arena and a target capacity of about 35,000 for the finals.
• Organizers set a €142 million budget, expect ticketing to cover 55–60% with private partners providing roughly 25–30%, and will stand up a dedicated organizing committee.
• The tournament plan covers 32 national teams, 92 games and an estimated 1.5 million spectators across five arenas in the three host cities.
• FFBB said Tony Parker backed the bid as ambassador and Victor Wembanyama provided support videos, while 11 nations submitted letters of intent but only France presented orally, and FIBA also chose Japan to host the 2030 women’s World Cup.