African champions RSSB Tigers have been drawn into Group A of the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, which can happen in Beijing, China, from September 22 to 27.
The Rwandan membership will signify Africa on the prestigious intercontinental event after successful the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) title in Kigali in late Might.
Whereas RSSB Tigers enter the event as BAL champions, their Group A opponents additionally boast continental success. Rytas Vilnius are the Basketball Champions League Europe champions, whereas Shanghai Sharks are the reigning Chinese language Basketball Affiliation champions.
Group B options Boca Juniors of Argentina, the winners of the Basketball Champions League Americas; house aspect Beijing Royal Fighters of China; and NBA G League United, a U.S. choose crew that completed as runners-up on the 2024 and 2025 Intercontinental Cup editions.
RSSB Tigers will open their marketing campaign on September 22 towards Rytas Vilnius, whereas Boca Juniors will face hosts Beijing Royal Fighters in Group B.
On September 23, NBA G League United will play their first recreation of the event towards Boca Juniors, whereas Rytas Vilnius tackle Shanghai Sharks.
RSSB Tigers will face Shanghai Sharks on September 24, whereas Beijing Royal Fighters will shut out the group stage towards NBA G League United.
September 25 will likely be a relaxation day earlier than the competitors strikes into the knockout part, with the 2 semi-finals and the fifth-place recreation scheduled for September 26.
After three profitable years in Singapore, the FIBA Intercontinental Cup is coming into a brand new chapter in its 60-year historical past, with the competitors transferring to Beijing for the primary time in September 2026.
The format stays unchanged, with six groups divided into two teams of three. The highest two groups from every group will advance to the semi-finals, with the winners assembly within the Championship Recreation on September 27.
The event will conclude on September 27 with the Championship Recreation and third-place recreation.
Because the competitors adopted the present six-team format in September 2023, European golf equipment have loved essentially the most success, with Spain's Unicaja successful the title twice.
Brazilian aspect Sesi Franca are the one Americas representatives to win the event below the present format, lifting the trophy in 2023.
NBA G League United are the one crew within the 2026 area with earlier Intercontinental Cup expertise, having reached the ultimate twice.
Rytas Vilnius, RSSB Tigers, Shanghai Sharks, Beijing Royal Fighters and Boca Juniors will all make their Intercontinental Cup debuts in 2026.
