What is the FIBA Asia Cup 2022?
The FIBA Asia Cup 2022 is the 17th edition of the FIBA Asia Cup basketball tournament. The tournament, which is organized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), is the flagship event of Asian basketball. The tournament is scheduled to take place from August 8 to August 22, 2022 in the cities of Jakarta, Indonesia and Surabaya, Indonesia.
The FIBA Asia Cup is the Asian qualifying tournament for the FIBA Basketball World Cup and the Olympic Games. The tournament is contested by 16 national teams from across Asia. The winning national team will qualify for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2024 Olympic Games.
Which Teams Will Compete in the FIBA Asia Cup 2022?
The 16 teams that will compete in the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 are:
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Bahrain
- China
- Chinese Taipei
- Hong Kong
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Korea
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Syria
Where Will the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 Be Played?
The FIBA Asia Cup 2022 will be hosted in two cities in Indonesia – Jakarta and Surabaya. The tournament will begin in Jakarta on August 8 and end in Surabaya on August 22.
How Can I Watch the FIBA Asia Cup 2022?
The FIBA Asia Cup 2022 will be broadcasted on television and online. Fans from around the world will be able to catch the action live via the official FIBA Asia Cup 2022 YouTube channel.
Television
The FIBA Asia Cup 2022 will be broadcasted on television in various countries around the world. The tournament will be broadcasted on Star Sports in India, Fox Sports in Australia, TVB in Hong Kong, SBS in Korea, and ESPN in the United States.
Online
The FIBA Asia Cup 2022 will be available to stream online on the official FIBA Asia Cup 2022 YouTube channel. All of the games will be live streamed in high definition and will be available to watch for free.
Mobile Apps
The FIBA Asia Cup 2022 can also be watched on mobile devices through the official FIBA Asia Cup 2022 app. The app is available for download on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
FIBA Asia Cup 2022 Schedule
The FIBA Asia Cup 2022 will begin on August 8 and end on August 22. The tournament will be split into two stages – the group stage and the knockout stage. The group stage will begin on August 8 and end on August 15. The knockout stage will begin on August 16 and end on August 22.
Group Stage
The group stage will consist of four groups of four teams each. The teams in each group will play each other in a round-robin format. The top two teams in each group will qualify for the knockout stage.
Knockout Stage
The knockout stage will consist of the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals. The quarter-finals will be held on August 16, the semi-finals will be held on August 18, and the finals will be held on August 22.
FIBA Asia Cup 2022 Format
The FIBA Asia Cup 2022 will be played in a round-robin format in the group stage and a single-elimination format in the knockout stage. The tournament will be played in a best-of-three format for the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals.
FIBA Asia Cup 2022 Venues
The FIBA Asia Cup 2022 will be played in two cities in Indonesia – Jakarta and Surabaya. The tournament will begin in Jakarta on August 8 and end in Surabaya on August 22.
FIBA Asia Cup 2022 Tickets
Tickets for the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 are currently on sale. Tickets can be purchased online through the official FIBA Asia Cup 2022 website and at the box office of the venues.
Conclusion
The FIBA Asia Cup 2022 is the 17th edition of the FIBA Asia Cup basketball tournament. The tournament, which is organized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), is the flagship event of Asian basketball. The tournament is scheduled to take place from August 8 to August 22, 2022 in the cities of Jakarta, Indonesia and Surabaya, Indonesia. The tournament will be broadcasted on television and online, and tickets are currently on sale. Fans from around the world can watch the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 live on the official FIBA Asia Cup 2022 YouTube channel.