Greece will host the inaugural edition of the FIBA Masters Open in 2026, welcoming the global Masters Basketball community to a country with a deep basketball tradition and proven experience in delivering major international events.
Below, you will find a welcome message from the President of the Hellenic Basketball Federation, followed by an overview of the Federation’s experience and organisational structure supporting the delivery of the FIBA Masters Open.
Dear Basketball Friends,
It is a great honor for Greece to host the first-ever FIBA Masters Open and to welcome members of the global FIBA Family to the wider Corinth and Loutraki area as well as the cities of Wester Attica, in July 2026. This landmark event reflects values that define both our country and the Masters community: fair play, lifelong participation, friendship, and the enduring joy of returning to the court at any age.
The FIBA Masters Open will unite thousands of players, coaches, officials, volunteers, and supporters from around the world. It is an inclusive tournament, open to all athletes aged 40+, regardless of background or previous playing level. This openness, combined with FIBA’s vision of strengthening one global basketball community, makes the event especially meaningful.
Greece’s long-standing basketball tradition and proven capability in hosting major FIBA competitions make us proud partners in this historic initiative. We are equally grateful for the strong support of all Local Authorities, whose collaboration is instrumental in delivering a world-class event.
Beyond the games themselves, we hope you will enjoy everything our country has to offer: its history, culture, natural beauty, and world-renowned hospitality. Bring your teammates, bring your families, and create memories that will stay with you long after the final buzzer.
We look forward to welcoming you to Greece and celebrating together this new chapter in international basketball.
With warm regards,
Evangelos Liolios - President, Hellenic Basketball Federation
Hellenic Basketball Federation - Organizing Excellence for the 2026 FIBA Masters Open
The Hellenic Basketball Federation (HBF) has a long and distinguished record of hosting major international basketball events, consistently delivering tournaments that meet FIBA’s highest standards. Building on this proven expertise, the HBF is fully prepared to deliver a seamless and memorable inaugural FIBA Masters Open.
To support an event of unprecedented scale, more than 3,000 participants, 250+ teams, and competitions across more than 15 venues, the HBF has established a comprehensive organizational structure and a detailed operational plan developed in close cooperation with FIBA and supported by the Local Authorities. This framework ensures robustness across all functional areas, including venue operations, competition management, athlete services, logistics, medical support, hospitality, media operations, technology, and fan engagement.
With a dedicated team of managers across every operational domain, the HBF is committed to delivering an event that is professionally executed, athlete-centred, and fully aligned with FIBA’s vision for expanding global participation. Particular emphasis is placed on safety, accessibility, transparency, and efficiency, ensuring that teams, officials, volunteers, and visitors enjoy a smooth and well-supported tournament experience from arrival to departure.
As the first edition of the FIBA Masters Open, the 2026 event represents the beginning of a new chapter in international basketball. It supports FIBA’s broader goals of promoting active ageing, healthy living, and community-building through sport. The HBF proudly embraces these objectives and is committed to setting a high standard for all future editions.
With experienced leadership, a robust management structure, and the nationwide passion that defines Greek basketball, Greece stands ready to deliver an outstanding inaugural FIBA Masters Open in 2026.
The official organizational chart can be found below
2026 FIBA MASTERS OPEN – Organizational Chart & Management Structure