Basketball players in action during a competition
Basketball

Basketball is a dynamic team sport. It is the only sport at Special Olympics Switzerland that is held as a national championship. Basketball requires skill, coordination, and team spirit.

Competition Format

  • The competitions are held in championship mode in five leagues. Team registration is possible until September. The division into leagues takes place after the divisioning at the beginning of the season.
  • The championship format includes multiple tournament days per league, culminating in a joint final tournament.
  • Basketball is one of the most widespread Special Olympics sports in Switzerland.

Special Olympics Switzerland is also invited to international competitions and the World Games. We forward invitations to events abroad to sports groups that are active with us. Further information can be found under International Competitions and World Games.

Through a cooperation with Swiss Basketball, the association specifically supports and promotes the development of Basketball in Switzerland for people with cognitive impairment.

Facts & Figures 2024

12

Events

1089

Participations athletes

280

Coaches' participation

Contacts

Jonathan Grept

Sport, Competitions Training

Contact

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Felix Hüsler

Technical Coordinator

Upcoming Events

25.04.2026, 08:00 Adliswil

Basketball Championship

Competition
28.05.2026, 08:30 Zug

National Summer Games

National Games
15.06.2026, 08:00 Saarland / Germany

National Games Germany

International Competitions
20.06.2026, 00:00 Mies

3×3 Basketball at FIBA Open 2026

International Competitions
03.10.2026, 08:30 Yverdon-les-Bains

Regional Games Yverdon-les-Bains

Regional Games
16.10.2027, 08:00 Santiago, Chile

World Summer Games

World Games