The FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2024 (OBR2024) are now available for the entire basketball family. All the changes have been approved by the FIBA Central Board earlier this year. The new edition of the Official Basketball Rules becomes valid as of 1 October 2024.

According to the established procedure, the FIBA’s Rules Advisory Group (RAG), comprised of basketball and refereeing experts, closely studied all the proposals for the rule changes before submitting them to the FIBA Technical Commission for a final review. The key stakeholders - coaches (WABC - World Association of Basketball Coaches), FIBA Players Commission, NBA and NCAA representatives - are also involved in the analysis of the rule changes.

The Official Basketball Rules comprise of two sections: a) Basketball Rules and b) Basketball Equipment. They are published in two separate documents, both in English.

Summary of the Rules Changes

To assist all stakeholders with accommodating the new rules, FIBA has also published a Summary of the Rules Changes in English, French, and Spanish.** The Summary introduces all the major changes (excluding minor editorial changes).

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