
Ottawa will host the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, a once-in-a-lifetime competition that will bring together the world’s best athletes.
From September 9-19, 2026, Ottawa will become the global epicentre of wheelchair basketball, showcasing the skill, resilience, and athleticism of 336 athletes from 28 teams (16 men’s and 12 women’s teams) worldwide.
More information on the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships can be found on the official Ottawa2026 site.



