FIBA RULE CHANGES

Basketball’s rules are changing from 1 October 2026.

The 2026 FIBA rule changes include some significant updates to how the game will be played and officiated, including the Act of Shooting, Technical Fouls, the introduction of the Disruptive Foul, Flagrant Fouls, Game Disqualification and new referee signals.

We’ve broken down the key changes to make them easier to understand for players, coaches, parents and referees.

These graphics are an educational summary. For the complete wording and application of each rule, refer to the official FIBA Basketball Rules.