HQ Function

Serves as the central administrative and operational hub for global basketball governance, rule-making, international event organization, and strategic development initiatives.

Notable Features:

The headquarters is known as the 'Patrick Baumann House of Basketball,' a state-of-the-art facility inaugurated in 2013. It features modern architecture, a FIBA Hall of Fame, a museum, a library, conference facilities, and offices, with extensive use of basketball-themed design elements.

Work Culture:

International, collaborative, and passionate about the sport of basketball. Employees often come from diverse national backgrounds, reflecting the global nature of the organization. Emphasis on professionalism and dedication to promoting basketball worldwide.

HQ Significance:

Symbolizes the global unity and governance of basketball. It's a central meeting point for national federations, partners, and stakeholders in the international basketball community. The location in Switzerland underscores its international neutrality and status as a global sports federation.

Values Reflected in HQ: Transparency (modern, open design), unity (central hub for global federations), passion for basketball (themed architecture and facilities), innovation, and sustainability.

Location:

FIBA operates globally through its headquarters in Switzerland and five Regional Offices: Africa (Abidjan), Americas (Miami), Asia (Beirut), Europe (operations managed from HQ in Mies), and Oceania (Gold Coast). It supports 212 National Member Federations worldwide, organizing international competitions, setting rules, developing coaches and referees, and promoting basketball at all levels across all continents.

Street Address:

Route Suisse 5, PO Box 29

City:

Mies

State/Province:

Vaud

Country:

Switzerland