FIBA PHOTO CONTEST 2026

10th International FIBA Photography Competition

Submission Deadline: December 4, 2026

Organized by the FIBA Foundation, the organization responsible for FIBA’s social impact and cultural heritage initiatives, the FIBA Photo Contest 2026 invites photographers to tell the story of basketball through powerful images that capture the game, its people, its history, and its impact on communities around the world.

Now in its 10th edition, the contest celebrates basketball beyond professional competition. It highlights everything from major international tournaments to neighborhood courts, community programs, and archival photographs documenting the sport’s history.

The competition is open to amateur and professional photographers of any age, nationality, and country of residence. Photographers from Türkiye are eligible to enter.

Contest Categories

1. Elite Basketball

This category celebrates basketball at the highest level, including professional leagues, major tournaments, international championships, and prestigious competitions.

Photographs may capture the intensity of competition, athletic performance, team spirit, passionate fans, and unforgettable moments on the court.

2. Community Basketball

This category highlights basketball’s ability to bring people together and create positive social impact.

Eligible subjects include neighborhood courts, schools, playgrounds, local clubs, community basketball programs, and social initiatives that use basketball to connect people and strengthen communities.

3. Vintage Basketball

This category celebrates basketball’s history and cultural heritage through archival photography.

Photographs taken in the past, including images from earlier eras through the early 2000s, are welcome. Images may document the evolution of the game, its players, clubs, courts, atmosphere, and traditions.

Photographs taken by someone else may be submitted in this category only if the entrant owns the copyright or can provide the necessary legal authorization to submit the image and grant the required rights.

Eligibility and Submission Guidelines

• The contest is open to participants worldwide.
• Both amateur and professional photographers may enter.
• Each participant may submit up to five photographs across one or more of the three categories.
• Entry is free.
• All submissions must be uploaded through the official online platform. Entries sent by postal mail will not be accepted.
• Photographs must be submitted in JPEG/JPG format, with a minimum size of 1,500 pixels.
• Images must not contain overlaid text, logos, or descriptions.
• Applicants must provide the photographer’s name, date of birth, nationality, and biography, along with each image’s title, year of creation, location, and description.
• Drawings, illustrations, and computer-generated images are not eligible.
• Photographs generated or altered using artificial intelligence tools are not accepted. Limited adjustments to saturation, contrast, sharpness, color temperature, white balance, color balance, and noise reduction are permitted.
• Photographs taken during FIBA events or produced as part of an assignment from FIBA or the FIBA Foundation are not eligible.
• Participants must respect the privacy and personal rights of anyone depicted and obtain permission when required.
• Participants under 18 must comply with the legal requirements of their country and include prior approval from a parent or legal guardian.

Prizes

Category Winners

One winner will be selected in each of the three categories. Each category winner will receive:

• Photography equipment valued at approximately CHF 2,000
• Recognition on FIBA’s social media channels
• Publication in the annual FIBA Photo Book
• A diploma

FIBA Shot of the Year

The overall winner, selected from the three category winners, will also receive a five-day photographer experience at the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. Travel and accommodation are included.

Important Dates

• Submissions open: September 30, 2026
• Submission deadline: December 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (UTC+1)
• Deadline in Türkiye: December 5, 2026, at 1:59 a.m.
• Winners announced: December 2026

Organizer

FIBA Foundation

The FIBA Foundation is the social and legacy arm of FIBA, dedicated to promoting basketball’s values, cultural heritage, and positive role in society.

Important Copyright and Usage Notice

Under the official contest rules, participants grant FIBA Foundation and FIBA perpetual rights to their submitted photographs. The organizations may use, reproduce, transfer, or exploit the images without further notice, permission, or compensation, including for commercial and promotional purposes.

Participants also agree that their photographs may be exhibited at the House of Basketball, FIBA’s world headquarters in Switzerland. Please read the full terms and conditions carefully before submitting your work.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE OFFICIAL COMPETITION WEBSITE