CATEGORIES
Men 35+ (born 1991. and older)
Men 40+ (born 1986. and older)
Men 45+ (born 1981. and older)
Men 50+ (born 1976. and older)
Men 55+ (born 1971. and older)
Men 60+ (born 1966. and older)
Men 65+ (born 1961. and older)
Women 35+ (born 1991. and older)
Women 40+ (born 1986. and older)
Women 45+ (born 1981. and older)
Women 50+ (born 1976. and older)
Women 55+ (born 1971. and older)
Women 60+ (born 1966. and older)
The Organizer retains the right to merge adjacent age categories in the interest of the competition.
PLAYING TIME (ALL CATEGORIES)
• 4×7 minutes, time is stooped when the ball is not in play,
• 1 team timeout in each half
• Pauses between quarters 1 minute, halftime 2 minutes
In case of a draw during any game, additional 2 minute overtime is played with team timeouts only if they are left from regular time. Time is stopped when there is no play during overtime.
PLACEMENT MATCHES
After the group stage, the winners of each group advance to the final, while the runners-up compete for #3 place.
In age categories with 6 teams, there is also a match for #5 place.
If there are 7 or more teams in the age category, placement matches are only played for positions 1-4.
In categories with 4 teams, after the group stage, the top 2 teams based on their standings play in the final, while the 3. and 4. teams compete for #3 place.
If the category consists of 3 teams or fewer, there are no placement games after all head-to-head matches.
The tiebreaker for the group ranking starts with the head-to-head match result. If that doesn’t settle it, the goal difference comes into play. If the teams are still at level, the total points scored across all group matches will determine the higher placement.
AWARDS
The winner of each category will receive the cup and medal.
The teams ranked 1 – 3 of each category at the Masters Basketball World Cup shall receive a trophy and medal.
Each player of a team ranked 1st to 3th in the respective category shall receive a medal (gold for rank 1, silver for rank 2, bronze for rank 3).
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) will be crowned in each category, recognizing the standout performer of the tournament.
Any changes of the Tournament Regulations will be announced before the start of the competition.
PLAYING JERSEYS
Each team shall have available two different sets of clothing in different colours.
The color of the playing dresses will be checked by the referees prior to each game. If the referees consider that the clothing of two teams is likely to cause confusion, the team named second in the playing schedule shall change its clothing to ensure a good contrast.
MATCH REPORT
Prior to each match a match report has to be filled in, signed by the responsible person of the team and given to the timekeeper’s table.
The referee(s) is/are solely responsible for the correctness of the match result during and after the match.
PLAYERS ACCREDITATION
The Tournament Accreditation will take place 14.04.2026 , from 08:00 to 15:00 at Multiusos Venue – central reception desk in Hotel Plaža Duće .
The number of players to be put on the players’ list is max. 12 (+ 4 officials). It is obligatory that at least one official per team speaks English.
Only a player with an accreditation can be registered on the players’ list and consequently is eligible to participate in the matches.
One player can play only for one participating team in one age category.
In case of a missing health confirmation every player has to sign a Declaration (available at the accreditation desk).
OTHER
Games are played during period 10:00 –22:00.
Each game has 1 hour slot including warmup sessions.
Every team can have 2 players up to 5 years younger than age limit.
People are fouled out with 5 fouls.
Active players who played during the season in 1st and 2nd tiers of national league system can not participate in the event.
If an event occurs that is not foreseen by the rules of the competition or the valid rules of the basketball game of the competition under the competence of FIBA, the commissioner of the competition for referees in entitled to make a valid decision.