Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball Championships

The IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships is the largest international wheelchair basketball competition featuring the best men’s and women’s national teams from around the world. Held every four years, it is the pinnacle event for the sport.

Ottawa 2026 will welcome 28 teams (16 men’s and 12 women’s) to The Arena at TD Place and Carleton University as they compete to be crowned world champions. The event will feature 336 athletes and approximately 1,200 participants, attract tens of thousands of spectators and hundreds of thousands of viewers worldwide, and help inspire millions through the power of inclusive sport.

Fans can expect fast-paced action, remarkable athleticism and high-intensity competition from the opening tip to the final buzzer. Whether you are a long-time supporter or discovering wheelchair basketball for the first time, Ottawa 2026 offers a can’t-miss opportunity to experience the speed, skill and strategy of the sport on the world stage.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : $10 to $35

The Arena at TD Place – $35
Carleton University, Raven’s Nest – $10

How to get tickets?

Buy online

 

Date: Wednesday September 9, 2026 to Saturday September 19, 2026

Wednesday, September 9th, until Saturday, September 19th
*See the Ottawa 2026 website for a daily schedule breakdown across both locations

Sept. 5: Team arrivals

Sept. 6-8: Team practice, familiarization and classification

Sept. 9: Opening Ceremony, The Arena at TD Place

Sept. 9-15: Group stages (Women)

Sept. 9-13: Group stages (Men)

Sept. 14: Last 16 (Men)

Sept. 15: Classification and quarter-final games (Men)

Sept. 16: Classification and quarter-final games (Women)

Sept. 17: Semi-finals, placing and classification games

Sept. 18: Placement games (5th – 12th)

Sept. 19: Medal games

Venue & Address

The Arena at TD Place , 1015 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7

Wheelchair accessible

Street Parking

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport