The FIBA Photo Contest 2025, themed “Dream Team,” is an international photography competition organized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to celebrate the passion, unity, and teamwork that define the sport of basketball. Now in its ninth edition, the contest invites photographers from around the world, both amateur and professional, to capture the emotional essence of basketball through their lenses. Each participant can submit up to three original digital photographs that reflect the bonds, friendships, and shared dreams that connect players, coaches, and fans alike.
The competition aims to highlight basketball not only as a sport but as a global language of cooperation, inclusion, and inspiration. Through the “Dream Team” theme, FIBA encourages participants to explore how teamwork extends beyond the court, illustrating the values of trust, perseverance, and collective effort. Photographers are invited to present creative and authentic stories that show how basketball unites communities, inspires youth, and fosters a sense of belonging that transcends borders.
Winning images from the FIBA Photo Contest 2025 will be showcased across FIBA’s official media channels, publications, and exhibitions, providing worldwide exposure to talented photographers. In addition to celebrating artistic excellence, the contest reinforces FIBA’s commitment to promoting basketball culture and visual storytelling on a global scale. By blending the worlds of sports and photography, the competition serves as a platform for creative expression while honoring the human spirit behind every basketball “Dream Team.”
There is no entry fee.
Eligibility
Open to everyone regardless of age, nationality or country of residence (though minors must have parental/guardian approval).
Prize
The top three winners receive photographic equipment vouchers (1st prize: CHF 2,500; 2nd: CHF 1,500; 3rd: CHF 1,000), publication in the FIBA Photo Book and on the official FIBA channels and a diploma, and the first-prize winner also gets travel & accommodation to serve as Official Photographer at the FIBA Open 2026 in Switzerland.
