Courtside 1891

Launched to replace the legacy service LiveBasketball.tv, Courtside 1891 serves as the official digital hub for FIBA, the International Basketball Federation. The platform centralizes access to national team competitions under a unified subscription model that covers major tournaments like the FIBA World Cup and Olympic qualifiers. Its name directly references the year FIBA was founded in Paris, signaling its role as the authentic source for the sport's governing body content.

While FIBA retains ownership, the brand relies on a deep technical partnership with DAZN to handle global distribution and infrastructure. This collaboration expanded significantly by March 2026, when FIBA announced that the platform had outgrown its initial scope and moved fully under DAZN as its primary global partner. The arrangement allows Courtside 1891 to offer exclusive streaming rights for non-NBA professional basketball across multiple territories.

The service distinguishes itself by focusing entirely on international play rather than general sports coverage. It hosts high-profile matchups featuring NBA stars representing their countries, such as Nikola Jokić for Serbia and Victor Wembanyama for France, which drives significant viewer engagement. As of late 2026, the platform actively promotes the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and the upcoming 2027 World Cup Qualifiers, maintaining a robust pipeline of marquee games. [edit]