Overview
- DAZN issued an official renewal through 2029 for major FIBA events in Italy, with statements from CEO Stefano Azzi and FIBA executive Frank Leenders.
- Multiple Italian outlets report a multi‑year Sky Sport/NOW agreement with FIBA for the 2025–2029 cycle, presenting a competing account of the rights holder.
- Both platforms are promoting live coverage of Italy’s first qualifiers, Italy–Iceland on 27 November and Lithuania–Italy on 30 November, fueling confusion for viewers.
- The contested packages span the full cycle: 2026 Women’s World Cup in Germany, 2027 Men’s World Cup in Doha, 2028 Olympic qualifying tournaments, EuroBaskets, and continental championships through 2029.
- Italy coach Luca Banchi named a youthful roster with several first‑time call‑ups for this window, underscoring a generational refresh as qualifying opens.