Overview
Focus BC partnered with FIBA – the International Basketball Federation to implement Virtual Venue as the default platform for venue planning and event operations.
Following a successful collaboration during the Basketball World Cup 2023, Virtual Venue is now being used to support upcoming global tournaments, including:
FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 (Germany)
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 (Qatar)
This marks a major step in standardizing event operations across FIBA’s global ecosystem.
We’re excited to embark on this project after our successful cooperation around the last World Cup. We’re looking forward to exploiting the full potential of this powerful online venue planning solution, ensuring we have one source of truth and a standardized planning approach for all stakeholders.
The Challenge
FIBA needed to improve how venues and event operations were planned and managed across multiple tournaments and locations.
Key challenges included:
Lack of a standardized planning approach across events
Multiple stakeholders working with different tools and processes
Need for a single source of truth for all operational data
Complexity of managing venues across different countries
Requirement for real-time collaboration and coordination
The Solution
Focus BC implemented Virtual Venue, a digital platform designed for venue planning and event operations.
The platform enables FIBA to:
Centralize all venue and operational data
Standardize workflows across events and teams
Enable real-time collaboration between stakeholders
Manage assets, inspections and site planning in one place
Virtual Venue provides a unified environment where all operational aspects of an event can be planned, monitored and executed.
Key Capabilities
Centralized venue planning and management
Real-time collaboration across stakeholders
Asset and infrastructure management
Site visit reporting and inspections
Standardized workflows across multiple events
Map-based visualization of venues and operations
Platform in Action
Digital mapping of venues and operational areas
Real-time updates across teams and stakeholders
Centralized dashboards for event coordination
Management of assets, facilities and workflows
Standardized planning across multiple tournaments
The Results
Standardized event planning processes across FIBA
Improved coordination between global stakeholders
Centralized and reliable operational data
Increased efficiency in venue and site management
Scalable platform ready for future tournaments
Conclusion
The adoption of Virtual Venue by FIBA demonstrates how digital platforms can transform the planning and execution of global sports events.
By creating a single source of truth and enabling real-time collaboration, FIBA is now better equipped to deliver complex international tournaments with consistency and efficiency.
Learn more about Virtual Venue
Virtual Venue is Focus BC’s platform for venue planning and event operations, used by organizations such as UEFA, FIFA and FIBA.
For a deeper look into how Virtual Venue supports FIBA event operations, read the full article.
About the Client
FIBA is the governing body for international basketball competitions, responsible for organizing major global tournaments and supporting basketball development worldwide.
Its events involve multiple venues, stakeholders and complex operational requirements across different countries.