Update of 29.06.2025

Jordan-Israel game canceled: statement from FIBA (International Basketball Federation)

Day tickets purchased for this occasion remain valid for the games taking place today.

For the first time ever, Switzerland will host a Basketball World Cup!

From June 28 to July 6, 2025, the Vaudoise aréna will become the stage for a unique event: the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup. The 16 best teams in the world and the future stars of basketball will compete in the heart of Vaud to claim the world title.

A Major International Event

As the third largest FIBA event after the Senior Men’s and Women’s World Cups, the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 has often been the platform where NBA stars are born. For example, Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren showcased their talents during this competition in Riga, Latvia, in 2021, where they met in the final. Chet and Team USA claimed the title that year.

Thrilling Matches and Guaranteed Excitement

For this major international event, 16 teams from around the world will compete in Vaud. Divided into 4 groups, the teams will play 3 group-stage matches before advancing to either the top bracket (Places 1-8) or the lower bracket (Places 9-16). The quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the grand final will take place in the prestigious Aréna, while the Cooly ice rink will be transformed to host the remaining games.

The 16 Teams Competing for the World Title

Book Your Tickets Now!

Don’t miss one of the biggest sports events of 2025, held at the heart of the Vaudoise aréna. An unforgettable experience awaits basketball fans and families looking for excitement.

Two venues, nine days of competition, and breathtaking matches – get ready for a spectacular sporting event!

Practical Information

Doors opening:

• Doors open at 10:15 a.m.

Ticketing in two phases:

• Package sales: December 17, 2024
• Daily ticket sales: March 2025

Fans under 19 years old (born in 2006 or later) can attend all matches free of charge before the quarterfinals, promoting accessibility for everyone. However, a ticket must still be reserved online through the Ticketmaster website (free ticketing). This feature will be available when daily ticket sales go live in March 2025.

Replay : 

All matches are streamed live on YouTube.

Access

Parking is not available at Vaudoise aréna during events. We strongly encourage spectators to utilize public transportation.

• Vaudoise aréna enjoys excellent connectivity, with frequent services from Prilly-Malley SBB station several times per hour (timetable: https://www.sbb.ch/fr/). 
• The M1 Prilly Malley metro station is just a short distance away from Vaudoise aréna. 
• Numerous bus stops are conveniently located in the vicinity of the arena (timetables: https://www.t-l.ch).

For further details, please visit: https://vaudoisearena.ch/plan-dacces/

Parking

The UNIL, EPFL and PR Vennes car parks are available and are linked to the Vaudoise aréna by the M1 and M2 metro lines.