Ticket sales have opened for Lebanon’s national basketball team matches against Japan and China, part of the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers for men. At the same time, there have been widespread public calls to support the national team in these two highly anticipated matchups.
The Nehad Nawfal Complex in Zouk Mikael will host both matches. Lebanon will face Japan on Thursday, November 26, 2026. After that, it will take on China on Sunday, November 29 of the same month.
The two matches represent an important stage in the Lebanese team’s journey toward World Cup qualification. As such, the team is counting on the support of its fans, who have long been a source of strength in matches played on home soil.
Tickets for Lebanon’s matches against Japan and China
The Lebanese Basketball Federation has announced the start of ticket sales, giving fans the option to choose their seats and the price categories that suit them.
Tickets are available at various prices starting from $5. In addition, there are categories priced at $30, $40, $175 and $250. This gives fans multiple options for following the two matches from the stands.
Those wishing to attend the matches can view the details, choose their seats and complete their booking through the following official links:
Lebanon vs. Japan – Thursday, November 26, 2026
Click here to buy tickets for the Lebanon vs. Japan match
Lebanon vs. China – Sunday, November 29, 2026
Click here to buy tickets for the Lebanon vs. China match
Where can you buy tickets for Lebanon’s national team?
Fans can purchase tickets directly from Virgin branches located inside ABC malls in Verdun, Achrafieh and Dbayeh.
Fans can also book their tickets online through the Ticketing Box Office website, selecting from the available seats before completing payment.
Announced payment methods include credit cards, in addition to BOB Finance, OMT and WHISH services.
Fans are advised to book their tickets early, especially given the importance these two matches hold for the Lebanese public.
Lebanon’s fans… the sixth player in both matches
The Lebanese Basketball Federation has called on Lebanese citizens to rally behind their national team. It also invited everyone to turn out in large numbers to cheer the team on during the two matches.
The federation hopes the stands of the Nehad Nawfal Complex will be packed with fans in an enthusiastic atmosphere, reflecting the great popularity that Lebanese basketball enjoys.
Lebanese fans are known for their notable presence at international competitions, with the stands having turned, on many occasions, into a major source of morale support for the players.
The two matches carry special significance given the standing that Japan and China hold on the Asian basketball scene, which raises the level of challenge facing the Lebanese team.
A new date with excitement in Zouk Mikael
Lebanese basketball fans are looking forward to two thrilling evenings of sport, driven by the national team’s ambitions to continue its run in the qualifiers.
With ticket sales now underway, fans are beginning their preparations to support the Cedars as the team looks to capitalize on home advantage and crowd support.
Fan attendance remains one of the key strengths of the Lebanese national team, particularly in decisive matches that demand high focus and a fighting spirit.
In Zouk Mikael, the contest will not be confined to what happens on the court — it will extend to the stands, which are getting ready once again to chant Lebanon’s name.
