TORONTO – The media accreditation process for Window 1 of the FIBA Men’s World Cup 2027 Qualifiers is now officially open.

Canada will host the Bahamas on Monday, December 1, 2025 (7:10 p.m. ET) at Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto — the team’s first home game of the FIBA Men's World Cup 2027 Qualifiers. The game will be broadcast nationally on TSN.

The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 23 (5:59 p.m. ET). Click here to apply for accreditation.

Canada enters this qualification cycle on the heels of its most successful FIBA Men’s World Cup in program history, finishing third overall in 2023 after defeating the United States in the bronze medal game in Manila. Dillon Brooks was named the tournament’s Best Defensive Player, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned selection to the FIBA World Cup All-Star Five.

The FIBA Men's World Cup 2027 Qualifiers mark the beginning of Canada’s journey toward the next World Cup, set to be held in Qatar in 2027. The qualification format remains unchanged from the previous cycle, featuring six windows over a 15-month period across the four FIBA regions: Africa, Americas, Asia (including Oceania), and Europe.

For more information on the competition format and schedule, please visit FIBA.basketball.

Media Activities

Mixed Zone Interview Opportunities
Postgame interviews with selected players and coaches will be available to accredited media in a designated mixed zone area.

Post-Game Press Conferences
Press conferences will be held on-site following the game. All media representatives with accreditation are able to attend in-person, with the head coach and one player made available for each team. A virtual stream will also be shared with approved media closer to the game.

How to Apply

1. Log in to the FIBA Media Portal or create a new user profile.
2. Select “FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers – Window 1” under the “My Events” section.
3. Complete all required registration fields.
4. Review and save your application.
5. You will receive an email confirmation once submitted.

Note: Creating a profile or logging into a previous account does not constitute an application. You must submit a completed application for this event.

Accreditation decisions will be communicated via the FIBA Media Portal by Monday, November 24. For questions regarding media accreditation or on-site operations in Toronto, please see contact details below.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Muad Issa
Director, Content & Partnership Marketing
Email: missa@basketball.ca