Media accreditation for Basketball Champions League Final Eight now open

MIES (Switzerland) - Media accreditation is now open for the 2021 Basketball Champions League Final 8 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. The event will take place in the Russian city from May 5-9.

Media representatives wishing to attend should apply online, through the FIBA Media Portal. No other form of application is accepted.

RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTERING RUSSIA

Currently, Russian Federation's COVID-19 related health regulations restrict entry into the country for foreign nationals.

The event organisers will make a best effort to provide non-Russian media who wish to attend the event on-site with a visa invitation telex number that will help them to apply for a Russian entry visa in their country, or simply obtain clearance to enter the country (for those who do not require a visa). In that respect, non-Russian applicants will have to fill a special online questionnaire available to them during the media accreditation application process.

This form must be submitted by April 22 (23:59 CET). After this deadline the link will be discontinued and there will be no possibility to apply and/or travel to the event.

The deadline to finalise the general application for media accreditation and for Russian media is April 30 (23:59 CET).

COVID-19 PROTOCOL

Please, note that accredited media are expected to fully respect and comply with COVID-19 related guidelines issued by Basketball Champions League and the local organisers which, among others, may restrict access to certain areas and activities inside the venue. Accredited media are required to restrict social contacts and take all necessary precautions for the 10-day period preceding the start of the competition.

A negative PCR test taken within the 72 hours before entering the country is required as well as for entering the venue to collect your media accreditation. Additionally, rapid antigen testing may be required during the tournament. More detailed guidelines and information will be forwarded to accredited media following their accreditation approval.


HOW TO APPLY FOR MEDIA ACCREDITATION
Media representatives wishing to apply for credentials may do so exclusively online through the FIBA Media Portal.

Log-in to the FIBA Media Portal or, if you are a new user, create a new profile; Select the Final 8 event under "My Events" section (at the top of profile page); Complete all registration fields as necessary; IMPORTANT: you will be able to request a "remote coverage accreditation". This accreditation type will allow you to follow the event remotely and have the opportunity to ask questions to players and coaches virtually during media availability (after the game and during post-game press conferences on Zoom). After you have completed all mandatory fields, click "APPLY"

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MEDIA HOTEL

During the accreditation application, media representatives will be able to view the recommended Media hotel for the event, with contact details. The hotel has been recommended by the Local Organizing Committee.

MISCELLANEOUS

The application information submitted is subject to a review process, the availability of space and a security check.

TROUBLESHOOTING
If you require further assistance or information please contact us at accreditation@fiba.basketball.