Article by GSP – Published Thursday, April 16, 2026, 2:24 p.m. / Updated Thursday, April 16, 2026, 2:25 p.m.
The investment app supports the 2026-2027 FIBA World Cups and offers exclusive benefits to the XTB community
XTB, one of the world's leading investment apps, announces a new global partnership with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), valid until December 2027. For the XTB community, the agreement will also bring exclusive experiences, from behind-the-scenes access to special activations around some of the world's most important basketball competitions.
The collaboration is an important step in the development of the FIBA ecosystem in preparation for the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
“Basketball, like investing, requires discipline, consistency and the ability to make well-calibrated decisions. This partnership reflects our desire to be present in contexts that have real relevance to global communities, but also in those that convey values compatible with the way we look at investments”he declares Irina Cristescu, General Manager of XTB Romania.
Investment app XTB will also become the main sponsor of the European qualifiers, supporting the qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The debut of the partnership will take place with the third qualifying period, held from June 29 to July 7, 2026.
Among the most important benefits for the XTB community are exclusive experiences such as behind-the-scenes access and the unique chance to step onto the official courts in Berlin and Doha, giving fans the opportunity to be closer to the atmosphere of the big international basketball competitions.
“Partnering with FIBA allows us to connect financial education with one of the world's most beloved sports. Together, we will give fans the tools to put their money to work while celebrating the sport they love.” he also scored Omar Arnaout, XTB CEO.
Beyond these experiences, the collaboration will allow XTB to leverage FIBA's flagship events to strengthen fan engagement, but also to promote accessible financial education through digital initiatives.
“We are delighted to welcome XTB among FIBA's global partners. The presence at major FIBA competitions, which bring together fans from all over the world, will help strengthen a strong connection with the global brand. XTB has recognized in basketball passion, strategy and resilience, the same qualities that it has identified as the driver of smart investments”he adds Frank Leenders, FIBA's general manager of media and marketing services.
XTB is one of Europe's leading investment apps, offering users multiple ways to make their money work for them, from trading shares, ETFs, CFDs, as well as interest benefits and savings or passive investment products.
XTB is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and authorized by several major financial authorities, with over 2.1 million clients worldwide.
XTB has a strong presence in international sports through ambassador Zlatan Ibrahimović, as well as partnerships with Europe's most influential MMA leagues and top tennis players.
