GB Men Set For Iceland World Cup Qualifier In Manchester

Great Britain Men will play Iceland in Manchester on Sunday 5 July, giving fans a chance to watch senior international basketball on home soil this summer.

The fixture is listed by Ticketmaster as Great Britain Men v Iceland – FIBA World Cup Qualifier, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 at Belle Vue National Basketball Performance Centre in Manchester.

Buy GB Men v Iceland tickets on Ticketmaster

For British basketball supporters, it is a useful opportunity to back GB in a competitive international window without travelling abroad. The game also continues Manchester’s role as a host city for major basketball events, with Belle Vue providing a familiar basketball setting for a national-team fixture.

GB will be looking to make home advantage count against an Iceland side that has regularly competed in European qualifying windows. The match sits within the wider FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European qualifying pathway, with every home fixture carrying added importance for momentum, ranking and fan engagement.

Supporters planning to attend should check the Ticketmaster listing for the latest ticket availability, prices and entry details, as these can change before game day.

Fixture details

• Game: Great Britain Men v Iceland
• Date: Sunday 5 July 2026
• Tip-off: 15:00
• Venue: Belle Vue National Basketball Performance Centre, Manchester
• Tickets: https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/DWRnYq

Sources: Ticketmaster event listing; FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers games page; Basketball England Google News listing for “Great Britain Men heading to Manchester”.

Image: Jeff Chi via WordPress Photos, CC0. The image is a generic basketball arena and does not show the GB v Iceland venue.