HAMILTON, Ontario (February 23, 2026) – Canada Basketball, in partnership with TD Coliseum and Oak View Group, announced Monday that Canada’s Senior Men’s National Team (SMNT) will host back-to-back home games in Window Three of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers this July in Hamilton.

Canada will take on Puerto Rico on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 7PM EST, before facing Jamaica on Monday, July 6 at 7PM EST. Both games will take place at the newly opened TD Coliseum in Hamilton, with live coverage available on TSN.  The SMNT last played in Hamilton on July 1, 2022 when the team defeated the Dominican Republic in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifiers.

Tickets start at $25 and will be available for presale on February 25 at 10AM to Canada Basketball Insiders and TD Coliseum newsletter subscribers.  Public on sale begins onFebruary 27 at 10AM ET.  Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster or by visiting TDColiseum.com.

Canada’s Senior Men’s National Team opened the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers with a pair of victories over the Bahamas in November in Nassau and December in Toronto. The team currently sits undefeated with four points atop the Group C standings alongside Jamaica. Canada will complete Window Two with away games against Puerto Rico on February 26 and Jamaica on March 1.

The 16 teams competing in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers are divided into four groups of four. The top three teams from each group (12 total) will qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 in Qatar.

Canada is currently ranked fifth in the FIBA Men’s World Ranking, presented by Nike. The rankings were updated following the Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

This game underscores the ongoing partnership between Canada Basketball and OVG Canada, which serves as the organization’s exclusive partnership sales agency. Established in June 2022, the collaboration reflects both organizations’ shared commitment to growing the game of basketball across the country.

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“We’re excited to bring Canada’s Senior Men’s National Team back home this summer and continue building momentum for basketball across the country,” said Michael Bartlett, President and CEO of Canada Basketball. “With many of Canada’s top NBA athletes expected to be on the roster, fans in Hamilton can look forward to an incredible level of competition and an unforgettable two days of basketball at TD Coliseum. We’re proud to welcome Puerto Rico and Jamaica as we continue our journey toward qualification for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027.”

“We’re proud to host Canada’s Senior Men’s National Team at TD Coliseum this summer,” said Nick DeLuco, Senior Vice President and General Manager of TD Coliseum. “Bringing international basketball back to Hamilton is a big moment for our venue and our city. These games will showcase elite competition and give our community the chance to be part of something special. We’re ready to deliver a first-class experience for the athletes, fans, and everyone walking through our doors.”

“Welcoming Canada, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico to TD Coliseum positions Hamilton at the center of high-profile competition while delivering measurable economic benefits,” said Tom Pistore, President, OVG Canada. “These games demonstrate the strength of our partnerships, the versatility of this venue, and the growing demand for world-class sport in Hamilton. Beyond the competition on the court, these games will deliver real economic momentum — driving tourism, creating commercial opportunities, and reinforcing TD Coliseum’s role within Canada’s premier live entertainment and sports portfolio.”