DIBF 3x3 World Cup 2028 Announcement

Left to right: DIBF Secretary General James DeStefano, DIBF President Ioannis Stoufis, SDSA President Sabina Hmelina, & SDSA Secretary General Anton Petrič

7 September 2026 | Budapest, Hungary

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, to Host the DIBF 3x3 World Cup 2028!

The Deaf International Basketball Federation (DIBF) and the Slovenian Deaf Sports Association (SDSA) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to host the DIBF 3x3 World Cup 2028.

The international championship will take place in September 2028 in the stunning mountain surroundings of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, offering a spectacular setting for one of the most anticipated events in international deaf basketball.

This agreement marks an important milestone for the development and promotion of 3x3 deaf basketball worldwide. It also represents a significant step forward in strengthening international cooperation and creating new opportunities for deaf athletes to compete at the highest level.

The DIBF and the Slovenian Deaf Sports Association look forward to welcoming teams, athletes, officials, and basketball supporters from around the world to Kranjska Gora for an unforgettable celebration of sport, unity, friendship, and inclusion.

Official Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between DIBF and SDSA for the DIBF 3x3 Deaf World Cup 2028

Further details about the DIBF 3x3 World Cup are expecte to be announced within the next few weeks.