From crowning moments of glory to the pain of defeat and the vibrant culture of the game, basketball's story lives on through iconic images.
To celebrate the global game, the FIBA Foundation is tipping off the 9th edition of the FIBA Photo Contest, bringing to life moments of camaraderie and unity that define every team.
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The 2025 edition of the FIBA Photo Contest is now open to submissions, through till November 21.
2025 FIBA Photo Contest
The theme for this year's contest is Dream Team, with photographers encouraged to capture moments of unity between players.
From high fives to team huddles, the FIBA Photo Contest celebrates the highs and lows of the game and everything that goes into making a group of people more than that — a team.
Whether it be at the playground, high school, or the pros, the celebration of teamwork and friendship is the core of the Dream Team theme.
Over the years, the contest has quickly grown into one of the biggest basketball-related photo contests worldwide, featuring thousands of participants from every corner of the world, ranging from amateurs capturing the game on their phone to professional photographers courtside.
The top three winners of the FIBA Photo Contest will be featured on the official FIBA channels and will be awarded new photography equipment, with the first-place winner given the opportunity to be an official photographer of the 2026 FIBA Open at the Patrick Baumann House of Basketball in Switzerland.
The winners will be handpicked by an esteemed panel of photographers and iconic basketball figures, including:
- Kevin Couliau - Photographer
- Worthy De Jong - 3x3 Player
- Rana Elanwari - Photographer
- Petra Leary - Photographer
- Hannah O'Flynn - Basketball host
- Lester Padilla - Creative Director at SLAM
- Milad Payami - Global Lead Photographer at FIBA
- Giorgia Sottana - Basketball Player
- Meng Yongmin - Photographer
- Giulia Zecchini - Basketball Host
The winners of the contest will be announced on December 21 — World Basketball Day —with the top 100 photographs to be published in the annual FIBA Photo Book.
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2024 saw first place go to Dedy Dedy from Indonesia for this iconic snap titled: "I got it, Mom," capturing a moment of pure joy between a player and his mother after winning the final of the Aim High Winter Cup in overtime.
To enter the contest, submit your photo here and in 140 characters, detail the photo's story, your inspiration, and why you believe it should win.
Happy snapping!