Competition System

    Qualifiers Stage

    Round Robin Format

    The 8 teams that officially registered to participate in eFIBA North America are allocated into two different groups:

    - Group A (4 teams) - Group B (4 teams)

    Teams were allocated to each group through a random draw, with two exceptions: USA and Dominican Republic, as the top two teams from the previous eFIBA North America edition, were placed in separate groups.

    At the conclusion of this stage, six teams will advance to the Final Stage. These will be the top three teams from each group based on the final standings once all games have been completed.

    Teams advancing from the Qualifiers Stage are ranked based on their results from that stage.

    Finals Phase

    Upper Bracket Semi-Finals

    In the first round of the main competition (also referred to as Upper Bracket Semi-Finals), top 4 teams from the “Qualifiers stage” are paired as follows (Top two teams from each group):

    - Rank #1 (Dominican Republic) vs. Rank #4 (Cayman Islands) - Rank #2 (USA) vs Rank #3 (Puerto Rico)

    The winners of these games advance directly to the Upper Bracket Final. The losers move to the Lower Bracket Quarter-Finals.

    Upper Bracket Finals

    Played in a Sum of 2 format

    • The winner of the Semi-Final advances to the Grand Finals

    • The loser moves to the Lower Bracket Final

    Lower Bracket Quarter-Finals

    Played in a Sum of 2 format

    Teams ranked #5 and #6 in the Qualifiers stage, will automatically be placed in the Lower Bracket when starting “Finals Stage”

    • #5 and #6 teams will play against the losers of the Upper Bracket Semifinals

    • The winners will move to the Lower Bracket Semifinals

    • The losers are eliminated from the competition.

    Lower Bracket Semi-Finals

    Played in a Sum of 2 format

    • The winner of the Lower Bracket Semi-Finals advances to face the Lower Bracket Finals

    • The loser of the Lower Bracket Semi-Finals is eliminated from the competition.

    • Lower Bracket Semi-Finals are played between the winners of the Lower Bracket Quarter-Finals.

    Lower Bracket Finals

    Played in a Sum of 2 format

    The game between these two teams determines the second team that advances to the Grand Finals:

    • the loser of the Upper Bracket Semi-Finals, and

    • the winner of the Lower Bracket Finals.

    Grand Finals

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    Crowning the Champs

    Played in a Best of 3 format

    • The winner of the Grand Finals is crowned the North America Champion.

    HOW DOES DOUBLE ELIMINATION BRACKET FOR 6 TEAMS WORK?

    Double Elimination Format
    • Teams are only eliminated after two losses.

    • Every team has a second chance to remain in the competition after losing one match.

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    eFIBA Rule Book

    The eFIBA Rule Book outlines the official regulations governing all eFIBA competitions. Review the rules to ensure fair play and competitive integrity.

    Applies to

    • eFIBA competitions

    • Includes: Online competition rules, eligibility, fair play