The second edition of the FIBA Masters Open will take place in Munich next year and will be organized jointly by the German Basketball Federation (DBB), the city of Munich, FC Bayern Munich eV, the Bavarian Basketball Association, and FC Bayern Basketball. This follows the success of the first edition, which was held in Greece earlier this year and brought together nearly 1,000 players aged 40 and over from across the world, along with coaches, officials, volunteers, family members, friends, and fans. The event highlights the unifying power of basketball and aims to create a festive and inclusive atmosphere for all participants. The FIBA Masters Open 2027 will officially begin with an opening ceremony at Munich's BMW Park. The main matches will be held in various multi-purpose halls throughout the city, while the Pineapple Park—FC Bayern Basketball's iconic streetball court—will host the 3x3 competitions. This event builds on the recent surge in basketball's popularity in Germany, especially after the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin, which broke attendance records and sparked widespread enthusiasm. The German men's national team is currently the reigning world and European champion. Patrick Mariller, FIBA's director of operations, expressed excitement about the upcoming event, saying, "Following the resounding success of the first edition of the FIBA Masters Open in Greece, we are even more enthusiastic about organizing the second edition in the beautiful city of Munich. The unwavering support of the Masters community and the growing interest from national federations testify to the enthusiasm with which the global basketball community has welcomed this new major event on the FIBA calendar." Mithat Demirel, vice-president of elite sports at the German Basketball Federation, added, "We are pleased that FC Bayern Basketball is hosting the FIBA Masters 2027 in Munich. After the success of the first edition in Corinth last year, which brought together more than 1,000 participants from around the world, it is fantastic to organize this international basketball event in Germany. With 15 age categories, starting from 40 years and over, the FIBA Masters Open impressively demonstrates the enthusiasm for basketball and sporting competition. The fact that the Masters Basketball now has a permanent international platform under the auspices of FIBA is of crucial importance for the future development of these competitions." Preliminary registration for the FIBA Masters Open 2027 is now open and can be accessed through the official website. For more details about the event, visitors can click here. Additional updates and information can also be found on the event's Facebook and Instagram pages.