The 2027 FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup Qatar Organizing Committee, in partnership with the Qatar School Sports Association (QSSA), has launched the first-ever Basketball Mini-World Cup for Schools, the first event of its kind in the Middle East. The announcement was made on October 12, 2025, at the Qatar Olympic Committee’s Al Wajba Hall.

The school-level tournament, which will be overseen by FIBA, will follow the same format as the upcoming 2027 World Cup. The first season will feature 32 secondary school teams from across Qatar competing from November 2025 to April 2026, while the second season (2026–2027) will feature teams representing qualified national squads.

The initiative aims to connect students with the global basketball event and promote teamwork, sportsmanship and community values. Along with the competitions, students will participate in interactive activities to learn about Qatar’s preparations for hosting the World Cup and the organization of the event, in support of the country’s goal of strengthening school sports and youth development.