The international governing body of basketball, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced a new global partnership with XTB, one of the world’s leading investment applications.
The arrangement, which runs until December 2027, provides a huge boost to FIBA’s commercial environment as it prepares for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 and FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027.
Supporting the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers internationally, the XTB investing app will also become the presenting sponsor of the European Qualifiers beginning with the forthcoming third window, from June 29 to July 7, 2026, marking the partnership’s first important milestone.
Furthermore, XTB will develop special experiences for its community, featuring behind-the-scenes access and the possibility to step onto the official courts in Berlin and Doha, connecting fans to the largest stages in international basketball.
As FIBA’s newest global partner, XTB will leverage FIBA’s marquee events to increase fan interaction and promote accessible financial education via digital initiatives.
Omar Arnaout, CEO at XTB, commented, “Partnering with FIBA allows us to connect financial empowerment with one of the world’s most beloved sports. Together, we’ll be giving fans the tools to put their money to workwhile celebrating the game they love.”
Frank Leenders, FIBA’s Director General of Media and Marketing Services, said, “We are delighted to welcome XTB as a Global Partner. Their presence at these major FIBA events which unite fans from across the world will help to drive a strong connection with their global brand. XTB have recognized that basketball inspires passion, strategy, and resilience – the same qualities they have identified as driving smart investing.”
XTB is a popular investing app in Europe, allowing users a variety of methods to put their money to work, including stock trading, ETFs, CFDs, and options, as well as long-term investment products. XTB is publicly traded on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, regulated by numerous major financial regulators, and serves more than 2.1 million customers globally.
XTB has a prominent presence in international sports through its ambassador, Zlatan Ibrahimović, as well as collaborations with key MMA leagues in Europe and tennis stars.
