CEBU (Philippines) – The stage is set for FIBA’s the biggest basketball women’s competition in Asia to be played in the largest basketball nation on the planet with the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2027 brand and logo unveiled at the host city of Cebu (Philippines) on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Hosted in the basketball-crazy country for the first time, eight elite teams will battle it out for glory from July 10-28, 2027, staking their claim to be crowned the champions of Asian women’s basketball at the newly minted SM Mall of Asia Arena at Cebu.
A brand reveal ceremony was held at the host city and was attended by key basketball figures in Philippine basketball including SBP (Philippine NF) President Mr. Ricky Vargas and SBP Executive Director Ms. Erika Dy. The FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2027 logo was unveiled by Philippine Sports Commission chairman Mr. Patrick Gregorio in the presence of Cebu City Mayor Mr. Nestor Archival, Sr.
The FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2027 logo launched along with all other elements of the brand entity, represents a refreshing rendering of FIBA’s statutory principles combined with the aesthetics of local Cebu culture.
The foundation for the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2027 logo is the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Trophy, which was launched at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025 last year, blended with inspirations from Cebu’s official colours and seal and the traditions of Filipino weaving.
See below the finer explanations of the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2027 logo.
“The FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2027 provides a platform for the fans in the Philippines to witness the best of women’s basketball right in their own country and for the global fans to experience the passion for the sport in the Philippines,” said FIBA Asia President Dr. K. Govindaraj.
“The FIBA Women’s Asia Cup now ranks very high in the list of FIBA competitions across genders globally,” said Mr. Hagop Khajirian, FIBA Executive Director-Asia.
“The FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2027 is another step towards consolidating the gains made in the last few years both in terms of excellence in competition and enhancement of women’s basketball,” he added.
“The brand we unveiled is an accurate presentation is an attempt to encapsulate the entire experience that FIBA Women’s Asia Cup promises to deliver, especially to the fans of women’s basketball in the Philippines and globally,” said Mr. Khajirian.
“We are truly honoured and grateful to host the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in 2027. Bringing one of Asia's premier basketball events to the Philippines reflects the confidence that FIBA has in our ability to organize world-class competitions and in the passion of Filipino basketball fans,” said SBP President Mr. Ricky Vargas.
“Hosting the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in 2027 gives our Gilas Pilipinas Women program a tremendous opportunity to showcase how far we've come,” said SBP Executive Director Ms. Erika Dy.
“Our focus has always been on developing a team that can compete consistently at the highest level in Asia, and having the tournament on home soil provides a platform for our players to inspire the next generation of Filipina basketball players,” she added.
“Philippines has hosted many FIBA competitions in Manila but now Filipinos get to introduce the rich culture of Cebu to players, team officials, FIBA delegates, and fans,” said FIBA Asia Board member Mr. Al Panlilio, also a former President of the SBP.
“The logo features elements that Cebuanos take of a lot of pride in. From the beautiful beaches to the local fauna, and the friendly people, there is a lot to celebrate from the region, and we cannot wait to experience all these along with the grand stage being a prepared for our athletes,” he said.
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