MIAMI (United States) – The Women’s Basketball League Americas 2026 (WBL Americas) is around the corner, with six teams set to compete for the continental women’s club title. The third edition of the competition will take place at Centro Deportivo Ismenia Pauchard Demier in Santiago, Chile.
Here is everything you need to know to follow WBL Americas 2026.
What is the WBL Americas?
WBL Americas is the premier women’s club competition in the Americas region. The tournament was first played in 2023 with the goal of raising the competitive level across the region and providing an international platform for several of the continent’s top women’s teams to compete against each other.
Who are the previous champions?
Indeportes Antioquia (Colombia) were crowned champions in both previous editions.
Year | Champion | Runner-up | MVP |
|---|---|---|---|
Indeportes Antioquia (COL) | Bay Area Phoenix (USA) | ||
Indeportes Antioquia (COL) | Malvin (URU) |
Medal table
Team | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Indeportes Antioquia (COL) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Malvin (URU) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Bay Area Phoenix (USA) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Universidad de Chile (CHI) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Union Florida (ARG) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Which teams are participating this year?
Six teams will compete, divided into two groups:
Group A
CDC Leones (Chile) Ferro (Argentina) Defensor Sporting (Uruguay)
Group B
Sportiva Italiana (Chile) Bay Area Phoenix (USA) SESI Araraquara (Brazil)
When are the games?
The games will be played from September 29 through October 4. Each game day will feature two games, except for the final day, which will feature three. Check the tip-off times for every game and learn more about the competition format for this edition in the related article below.
How can I watch the games?
All games will be streamed live on FIBA’s official YouTube channel. Fans can also follow the action and watch highlights on the official Women’s Basketball League Americas platforms: Facebook, Instagram and X. Remember to use the hashtag #WBLAmericas.
Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets for each day are already on sale. Purchase them here.
FIBA