Germany prepares to host the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 9:17 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Germany hosts the 20th edition of the Women’s Basketball World Cup starting Friday at the Berlin Arena. The host nation enters the tournament following three consecutive losses in exhibition matches against Spain, Hungary, and Turkey. Team preparations faced setbacks due to injuries, most the absence of New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally, who is sidelined with a concussion. Coach Olaf Lange expects the roster to stabilize with the arrival of several key players currently competing in the WNBA. Organizers report high demand for the event with over 200,000 tickets sold and the final scheduled for September 13. Germany opens its Group A schedule against Spain before facing Japan and Mali.
- •The 16-team tournament begins Friday in Berlin and utilizes the Berlin Arena and Max-Schmeling-Halle.
- •Germany enters the tournament after dropping warmup games to Spain, Hungary, and Turkey.
- •The German roster awaits the arrival of WNBA players including Leonie Fiebich and Frieda Bühner.
- •Satou Sabally remains unavailable for the tournament due to a concussion sustained in June.
- •Tournament organizers have sold over 200,000 tickets for the event.
- 9:17 AMYahoo Sports — Hopes high, expectations low for Germany as it prepares to host Women’s Basketball World Cup
"Injuries and three straight losses in warmups have not dimmed hopes for host team Germany at the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. Germany is making just its second World Cup appearance. The German team reached the second group stage on that occasion and will be aiming for a medal this time, though the absence of star player Satou Sabally is a major blow.
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