10 - 12 July 2026 · UNESWA Kwaluseni Campus
The first international basketball event in Eswatini since the pandemic. 450+ athletes. 54 African nations. Four elite divisions. One floor.
The Winter Basketball Classic is Eswatini's first international basketball tournament since COVID-19, hosted across both halls of the UNESWA Kwaluseni Campus from 10 to 12 July 2026. It is the most ambitious sporting event in Eswatini's 2026 calendar.
Organised by YAS Eventful Minds - the first female-led organisation to host an international basketball tournament in the Kingdom of Eswatini - the Classic brings together 450+ athletes, coaches, and support staff from teams eligible across all 54 African Union member nations.
Four divisions, two halls, three days. The courts are ready.
Open to teams eligible from any of the 54 African nations.
Open to senior men, all African nations
Open to senior women, all African nations
Players must be 40 or older on 10 July 2026
Players must be 40 or older on 10 July 2026
Visiting teams may book accommodation through YAS during registration. USD equivalents shown on the payment page for non-Eswatini teams.
Sign up with your email and a password. Takes under a minute.
Pick a division, your country of origin, and add team contact details.
Upload an ID document for each player. Veterans divisions enforce the 40+ age rule automatically.
Deposit into the FNB Eswatini account shown on your payment page. WhatsApp proof to YAS. Confirmation by email.
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The first female-led organisation to host an international basketball tournament in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Community builders. Daring to be different.
Questions? Email yaseventfulminds@gmail.com or WhatsApp +268 7826 3033