Basketball

Belgrade Winter Tournament

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Location
Belgrade, Serbia
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Dates / Shifts
19 Jan 2026 – 23 Jan 2026
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Categories
Basketball
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General Information

Reserve your place now at the International Belgrade Winter Basketball Tournament, held in Belgrade this winter. Win the chance to play matches against the strong teams of the basketball world. To date you will play matches against leading teams from more than 10 countries.

The tournament falls within a date range that both fits the winter holiday period and protects you from the high prices of the holiday season.

Location

Our tournament will take place in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia.

Home to many well-known teams such as Red Star B.C., Partizan B.C. and Mega Basket, and one of the world's basketball schools, the city is a place where a competitive tournament and pleasant city tours can be enjoyed together.

Facilities

Very close to the PIONIR arena where Partizan and Red Star play their domestic matches, our facilities have parquet flooring and conditions in which both players and spectators can be comfortable.

Transfer

Belgrade can be reached by plane. Airport transfers and hotel–arena transfers are included in our tournament prices.

Daily Program

  • 19 Jan – Team arrivals, registration and hotel check-in
  • 20 Jan – Morning group matches
  • 20 Jan – Afternoon group matches
  • 21 Jan – Morning group matches
  • 21 Jan – Afternoon quarter-finals and semi-finals
  • 22 Jan – Morning finals, classification matches and tournament close
  • 23 Jan – Evening team departures.

Tournament Details

Number of matches: A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 matches are guaranteed during the tournament. Friendly matches can be arranged for teams that wish, according to the teams' schedules.

Rules: Played as 4x12 min under FIBA rules; using a player from one age category below is permitted. For an older age category, permission is obtained by asking the opposing teams.

Age Categories

U14 (born 2011)

U17 (born 2009)

Activities

During the tournament held in Belgrade, you will have the chance to visit many different points of interest around the city.

Kalemegdan, Knez Mihailova, Skadarlija, the Tesla Museum and the National History Museum are just a few of the places to visit.

You can also visit the outdoor courts where Red Star and Partizan train.

During the tournament, participants may have the chance to watch EuroLeague matches of Red Star and Partizan (their match schedule and seat availability will be taken into account).

They will enjoy watching a match alongside the Red Star supporters, one of the world's most important fan groups.

Technical Team

This section will not appear every time. At our tournament, technical staff are provided by the participants.

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FAQ

How do I register?

The first step for registration is to reach out to Okare. Each of the programs we offer may have different registration steps, so the best way to register is to contact the Okare team and start the process with their guidance.

You will begin by pre-registering through the pre-registration form we direct you to.

I'm an athlete — can I register individually?

You can register individually for many of our sports camps.

Individual participation is also possible for the competitions we offer in individual disciplines such as swimming, tennis and athletics.

In addition, we also have programs where teams formed from individual participants compete.

You can find this information in the program's details.

I'm a coach/manager — do I have to pay a participation fee too?

Many of our programs offer free participation for a coach/manager in return for a certain number of participants.

As this varies from program to program, it is best to contact the Okare team with your group's details and get a suitable group price quote.

Can I find out details such as hotel names?

For some of our programs the accommodation options are fixed. In that case we can share information so you can review the hotels/camp facilities where you will stay. For other programs the accommodation options are arranged according to your choice and the program's occupancy; in that case we can inform you of the accommodation details some time before the event.

But don't worry — working together with you, we are always in contact with the program organisers to arrange accommodation where you and your group will be comfortable.

How do we make payments?

The payment terms required by our different programs can vary.

For your payments, you should contact the Okare team to get information along with a program-specific offer.

I'm a parent — can I join too?

Parent participation is permitted for some of our programs. In that case, for you parents, we can offer accommodation either at the athletes' accommodation centres or at other accommodation options.

Parent participation fees vary; for detailed information please contact the Okare team.

Can you provide additional services on request?

For many of our programs we can provide additional services such as extra transfers, excursions, friendly matches and match tickets on request.

You can discuss the additional services we can offer for a specific program, and your requests, by contacting our Okare team.