When are the Boomers playing? Australia to host four-team tournament in Melbourne ahead of 2023 FIBA World Cup

The FIBA World Cup starts on August 25, but Australian fans won't have to wait that long to see their team in action, with the Boomers hosting three teams in mid-August, as part of a pre-World Cup tournament being labeled 'Boomers vs The World.'

Running from August 14-17, Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena will see the Boomers play in a round-robin tournament alongside South Sudan, Brazil, and Venezuela, with two games each night. 

This stretch of play will act as a trial run of sorts for the Australian team, who will be coming off a training camp in Cairns, and will travel to Japan immediately after to begin their World Cup campaign. 

When is the Boomers vs The World tournament? 

The Boomers vs The World tournament will be held in the week before the FIBA World Cup begins, starting on Monday, August 14, and running through until Thursday, August 17. 

There will be two games played on the 14th, 16th and 17th, all four teams playing each night, with Tuesday, August 15 used as a rest day. 

Who is playing in the Boomers vs The World tournament? 

Joining the host nation of Australia in Melbourne will be three additional World Cup qualifiers; South Sudan, Brazil, and Venezuela. 

This tournament is a good chance for fans to see matchups that they will likely not get to see at the World Cup, with South Sudan drawn into Group B, Australia in Group E, Venezuela in Group F, and Brazil in Group G. 

How to buy tickets for Boomers vs The World 

Tickets to Melbourne's pre-World Cup tournament can be purchased via Ticketek, and are on sale now.

Boomers vs The World tournament draw 

2023 Australian Boomers Extended Squad