Qatar Basketball Federation

What Qatar Basketball Federation does

Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF), founded in 1964 and headquartered in Doha, is the FIBA-recognized national governing body for basketball in the State of Qatar. Operating under the Qatar Olympic Committee, QBF administers a comprehensive basketball ecosystem spanning the nine-club Men's 5x5 League (Al Rayyan, Al Arabi, Al Ahli, Al Sadd, Al Wakrah, Al Shamal, Al Gharafa, Qatar Club, Al Khor), major domestic trophies (Amir Cup, Qatar Cup, Super Cup), national team programs across men's, women's, youth (U12–U18), and 3x3 formats, plus school-level development via the Mini World Cup. QBF's product surface includes a digital platform comprising the official website, an AI chatbot ('Najem'), a GeniusSports-powered statistics and standings platform, and an online court booking system at booking.qatarbasketball.qa.

QBF generates revenue through a non-disclosed mix of government allocation via the Qatar Olympic Committee, event hosting income (anchored by its role as host of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, the first such hosting in the Middle East), and a diversified sponsorship portfolio including Elite Motors, PEAK, Mosafer, Lesha Bank, and Al-Awalia. Its go-to-market relies on direct institutional channels — professional clubs as talent pipelines and distribution nodes, multi-venue operations (Al Gharafa Sports Hall, Aspire Dome, QBF Indoor Hall), and multi-platform fan engagement via Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, and earned media in Qatari press. QBF is implementing a 2025-2030 Strategy Map aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, with leadership under President Mohammed Saad Al-Meghaiseeb and Secretary General Saadoun Sabah Al-Kuwari, both of whom hold senior FIBA positions extending QBF's influence across the Gulf and globally.

Name

Qatar Basketball Federation

Legal name

Qatar Basketball Federation

Website

https://qatarbasketball.qa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Qatar Basketball Federation is the FIBA-recognized national governing body for basketball in Qatar, operating under the Qatar Olympic Committee to manage the domestic league, national teams, and youth programs, and hosting the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Governance

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Basketball Leagues (MPAKAAAD)

Keywords

• National basketball federation
• Sports governance
• Basketball league management
• National team programs
• Basketball competition hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) is the national governing body for basketball in the State of Qatar, responsible for organizing domestic leagues (Men's League, Amir Cup, Qatar Cup, Super Cup), managing national teams across men's, women's, and youth age categories (U12–U18) in 5x5 and 3x3 formats, developing basketball through youth and school programs (Mini World Cup), and hosting international events including the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. It also operates digital services such as a court booking system and match statistics platform.

Product overview

Qatar Basketball Federation operates a comprehensive basketball ecosystem comprising the Men's 5x5 Basketball League, National Team Programs across multiple age categories (men, women, U12-U18), and 3x3 Basketball initiatives. The federation organizes major domestic competitions including the Amir Cup, Qatar Cup, and Super Cup, while also developing youth talent through the Mini World Cup school basketball program. Qatar is set to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 as its flagship international event. Digital services include match statistics via Geniussports and court booking facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Men's 5x5 Basketball League

Quantifiable outcome

• Historic qualification and hosting of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• ICSS (International Centre for Sport Security)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026QBF collaborated with ICSS to organize a sports integrity workshop titled 'Together... We Play Fair, Compete with Respect, and Win with Integrity.' The workshop focused on combating match-fixing, promoting ethical standards, and raising awareness about fair play among athletes, coaches, and administrators.
• FIBA (International Basketball Federation)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIBA is the global governing body for basketball. Qatar is hosting the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, making it the first Middle Eastern nation to do so. QBF works closely with FIBA on qualifiers, events, and basketball development programs across all formats including 3x3 basketball.
• Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQOC is the national Olympic committee overseeing all sports federations in Qatar. QBF operates under QOC's governance and collaborates on major sporting events, anti-doping initiatives, and national sports strategy aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.
• Elite MotorsminorOthersSponsor of Qatar Basketball Federation as shown in the sponsors section on the official website.
• PEAKminorOthersSports equipment sponsor of Qatar Basketball Federation as shown in the sponsors section on the official website.
• MosaferminorOthersTravel sponsor of Qatar Basketball Federation as shown in the sponsors section on the official website.
• Lesha BankminorOthersFinancial sponsor of Qatar Basketball Federation as shown in the sponsors section on the official website.
• Al-Awalia (Qatar Production Music Center)minorOthersProduction/music sponsor of Qatar Basketball Federation as shown in the sponsors section on the official website.
• FIFA FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMohammed Saad Al-Meghaiseeb serves as Board Member of the FIFA Foundation, indicating institutional connection between QBF and FIFA Foundation for sports development initiatives.
• FIBA Gulf Subzone (FIBA GBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQBF President serves as President of FIBA Gulf Subzone (FIBA GBA), coordinating basketball development across Gulf nations and organizing regional competitions like Gulf U-18 qualifiers and Gulf Games.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• French Basketball Federation (FFBB): France's basketball NGB running the LNB-affiliated clubs and French national teams. Comparable for its balance of domestic league depth, international competitive success, and broad youth/women's development.
• USA Basketball: National governing body for basketball in the United States. Most directly comparable as a basketball NGB organizing national teams, domestic competitions, and serving as the FIBA member federation for a major basketball market.
• Basketball Australia: Australia's national basketball federation governing the NBL-affiliated clubs, Opals/Boomers national teams, and 3x3 programs. Comparable multi-format federation structure and strong FIBA international presence.
• Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF): Governs basketball in Turkey, including the BSL/Super League and Turkish national teams. Comparable given QBF's use of Turkey as a training base and its Turkish head coach, plus shared Mediterranean/MENA basketball development context.
• Italian Basketball Federation (FIP): Italy's basketball NGB running the Lega Basket Serie A and Italian national teams. Comparable as a federation with deep club-league tradition and national team success analogous to what QBF is building at smaller scale.
• Greek Basketball Federation (HBF/EOK): Governs basketball in Greece, including the Hellenic Basketball League and Greek national teams. Comparable as a national federation with a strong historical club system and active 3x3 / youth development.
• Philippine Basketball Federation (SBP): National basketball federation for the Philippines. Comparable as an Asian basketball NGB with a passionate fan base, multi-format national teams, and strong 3x3 basketball emphasis aligned with QBF's product mix.
• Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB): Spain's national basketball federation operating the Liga ACB-affiliated clubs, national teams, and youth development. Comparable as a European basketball NGB with a strong club-league footprint and international competitive success.

Broad incumbents

• FIBA (International Basketball Federation): Global governing body of basketball and QBF's primary strategic partner. Comparable as the umbrella federation under which QBF operates, sets competition rules, and runs World Cup / qualifier events.

Regional players

• Jordan Basketball Federation: Regional MENA basketball NGB serving as FIBA West Asia counterpart to QBF. Comparable due to similar regional structure, cross-Gulf/Arab competition participation, and shared Middle East basketball ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/federation15905
• YouTubeyoutube.com/qatarbf
• Facebookfacebook.com/qatarbasketball
• Instagraminstagram.com/qatarbf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qatarbf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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