Great Britain Joins eFIBA Season 2 with DreamHack World Finals
Great Britain is gearing up for an exciting competition as they confirm their participation in eFIBA Season 2, featuring the popular NBA 2K24 game. This announcement comes from the partnership of ESL Faceit Group (EFG) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).
Ready to Compete with 61 Nations
Great Britain is one of the 61 nations that will be part of the official NBA 2K24 tournament known as eFIBA Season 2. While the details about the players are still under wraps, the competition promises to be intense.
Mark Your Calendar for October 3rd, 2023
Starting on October 3rd, 2023, National Federations from seven regional areas will battle it out in the Pro-Am game mode. Their aim? To secure one of the eight spots in the historic in-person eFIBA World Finals at DreamHack Winter. And let’s not forget the share of the €50,000 prize pool up for grabs.
eFIBA Season 2: Bigger and Better
eFIBA Season 2 is taking things up a notch. The event is more than doubling the number of participating federations and expanding its competition schedule. The action includes online Regional Qualifiers from October 3rd to November 2nd, followed by Regional Finals from November 7th to 9th across seven regions: South East Asia, Oceania, Middle East, Africa, North America, South America, and Europe.
The Road to DreamHack Winter
The winning nation from each Regional Final, along with the top two from Europe, will earn a coveted spot in the eFIBA Season 2 World Finals 2023. These finals will be live at the immersive gaming lifestyle festival, DreamHack Winter, taking place from November 25th to 26th in Elmia, Jönköping, Sweden.
Frank Leenders, FIBA Media and Marketing Services Director General, shared his excitement, saying:
After a successful inaugural season and eFIBA’s successful participation in The Olympic Esports Series, we are prepared to make the upcoming eFIBA Season 2 a landmark international event.
Frank Leenders, FIBA Media and Marketing Services Director General
“After a successful inaugural season and eFIBA’s successful participation in The Olympic Esports Series, we are prepared to make the upcoming eFIBA Season 2 a landmark international event. eFIBA allows us to reach new basketball enthusiasts and build a global community of players and fans who share a passion for the game.”
Roger Lodewick, President of Sports Games at ESL Faceit Group, added, “Together with FIBA, we have crafted a bold and innovative sporting concept that serves the esports community and connects with basketball fans. We are thrilled to tip off the second season.”
eFIBA Season 2: National Representatives
Here’s a breakdown of the national representatives in each regional area for eFIBA Season 2:
- Europe (26): Albania, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Türkiye, Ukraine
- Africa (14): Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Mali, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria
- North America (6): Barbados, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, USA
- Southeast Asia (5): India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore
- South America (4): Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Venezuela
- Oceania (2): Guam, New Zealand
- Middle East (4): Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Lebanon
eFIBA co-Streaming: Get Involved!
EFIBA is teaming up with the NBA 2K community this season for exciting collaborations. Creators from around the world and co-streamers for eFIBA events will provide access to gameplay feeds, overlays, player interviews, and more. You can even apply for exclusive access here if you’re a community streamer.
Starting from October 3rd, you can catch the action with the Regional Qualifiers and Regional Finals of eFIBA Season 2 and the eFIBA World Finals. Tune in on Tuesdays and Thursdays on eFIBA’s Twitch and YouTube channels and FIBA’s Twitch and YouTube channels.
Experience it Live at DreamHack Winter.
If you’re eager to witness the excitement live, consider attending DreamHack Winter. Your festival tickets will grant you access to the international NBA 2K24 competition. For more information about ticket types and prices, visit the official DreamHack Winter website.
