SIYBO
Register your team

14 – 16 August 2026 · Singapore

Where Young Hoopers
meet the world.

The 4th Starlight International Youth Basketball Open returns to Singapore. Three days, one venue, six brackets — for U10 to U15 boys and girls from across the globe.

🔥46 teams in 2025 — limited slots for 2026 ⏱Register in 3 minutes
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Expected teams in 2026
12+
Countries & cities
5+
Games guaranteed per team
4th
Annual edition

Why teams choose SIYBO

Real games. Real exposure. Zero logistics headache.

Three days, one venue, four FIBA-spec courts. The kind of international tournament you can actually justify to a busy parent group.

SIYBO action
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Guaranteed 5+ games in 3 days

Group stage round-robin + consolation bracket means every team plays at least 5 games, win or lose. No long flight just for one early exit.

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Real international exposure

Teams from 12+ countries on FIBA-certified courts, with FIBA-licensed officials. Game tape on request — useful for college recruiters and academies back home.

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Two world-class venues

FIBA-spec courts at ActiveSG Bukit Canberra Sport Hall (north) and ActiveSG Clementi Sports Hall (west). Both venues 5 min walk from MRT, air-conditioned spectator seating, locker rooms, on-site trainer.

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Family experience built in

Free spectator entry. Every court live-streamed to YouTube — grandparents back home can watch. Team photo + individual MVP card included with registration.

Divisions

Six brackets, six trophies.

U10 mixed → U15 boys & girls. Find your bracket.

Age determined by birthday on or after 1 January of the cutoff year (FIBA standard).

Division 01
U10
Mixed
Division 02
U11
Mixed
Division 03
U12
Boys / Girls
Division 04
U13
Boys / Girls
Division 05
U14
Boys / Girls
Division 06
U15
Boys / Girls

Schedule

Three days, one venue.

Day 0
Thursday 13 August 2026

Arrival & check-in

  • ▸Airport pickup window: 09:00 – 22:00
  • ▸Hotel check-in (partner hotels)
  • ▸Coaches' technical meeting · 19:00
Day 1
Friday 14 August 2026

Opening & group stage

  • ▸08:30 Opening ceremony & team parade
  • ▸10:00 – 21:00 Group-stage games (all divisions)
  • ▸Skills clinic with featured guest coach
Day 2
Saturday 15 August 2026

Group stage & cultural day

  • ▸09:00 – 18:00 Group-stage games conclude
  • ▸18:30 Singapore cultural night
Day 3
Sunday 16 August 2026

Playoffs & finals

  • ▸09:00 Quarter-finals
  • ▸13:00 Semi-finals
  • ▸16:00 – 20:00 Finals & medal ceremony

Key dates

From registration to tip-off.

Plan your team's runway. Lock in early-bird pricing before April 30.

  1. 1 Dec 2025
    Registration opens
    First teams secure their division spots.
  2. 30 Apr 2026
    Early-bird deadline
    USD 1,000 / SGD 1,250 per team. Save up to USD 200 vs regular.
  3. 15 Jul 2026
    Late registrations close
    USD 1,200 / SGD 1,500 per team. After this, no new teams.
  4. 20 Jul 2026
    Final roster lock
    Player names, DOB and jersey numbers locked.
  5. 13 Aug 2026
    Coaches' technical meeting
    Final brackets, schedule and rules briefing.
  6. 14–16 Aug 2026
    Tournament weekend
    Three days. One venue. Lifetime memories.

Venues

Two world-class venues. One tournament.

SIYBO 2026 plays across two ActiveSG facilities — both FIBA-spec, both 5 min from MRT. Division assignments published 30 days before the tournament.

Venue 1 · North

ActiveSG Bukit Canberra Sport Hall

1 Bukit Canberra Drive, Singapore 758867

Getting there

  • ▸ MRT: Canberra (NS12), 5 min walk
  • ▸ Changi Airport: 35–45 min taxi / Grab
  • ▸ Marina Bay: 30–40 min taxi / Grab

On-site facilities

  • ▸ 4 FIBA-spec courts under one roof
  • ▸ Spectator seating for 1,200 (air-conditioned)
  • ▸ Locker rooms · trainer · first aid
  • ▸ Adjoining hawker centre & FairPrice

Venue 2 · West

ActiveSG Clementi Sports Hall

518 Clementi Avenue 3, Singapore 129907

Getting there

  • ▸ MRT: Clementi (EW23), 5 min walk
  • ▸ Changi Airport: 30–40 min taxi / Grab
  • ▸ Marina Bay: 20–30 min taxi / Grab

On-site facilities

  • ▸ FIBA-spec indoor courts
  • ▸ Spectator seating, air-conditioned
  • ▸ Locker rooms · trainer · first aid
  • ▸ Clementi Mall & food centre next door

Bukit Canberra and Clementi are 35 min apart by car. Each team plays at one venue per day; assignments published with the bracket.

Endorsed & supported by

Title sponsor
Sea Group
Singapore
Partner
China Life Singapore
Partner
Sport Singapore
Partner
FIBA Asia
Partner
Basketball Association of Singapore
Partner
ActiveSG

FAQ

Top questions, answered

What does it cost & what's included?

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Flat fee per team (10–12 players, up to 2 coaches free):

  • ▸ International teams: USD 1,000 early-bird (until 30 Apr 2026) · USD 1,200 regular
  • ▸ Singapore-based teams: SGD 1,250 early-bird · SGD 1,500 regular (or pay in USD if preferred)

The fee includes:

  • 🏀 2 sets of player jerseys (light + dark)
  • 🛡️ Tournament insurance covering on-court injury
  • 🎉 All games, opening ceremony and cultural night
  • 📸 Team photo + individual digital MVP card
  • 📺 Live YouTube stream of every court — free to watch
  • 🥤 Water and sports drinks during games

Not included: flights, hotels, meals, optional excursions.

Do you provide visa invitation letters?

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Yes — free of charge. Tick the option on the registration form and we'll prepare an official letter on Touchdown Sports letterhead within 3 business days. Most nationalities (US, China, Japan, Korea, EU, ASEAN) enter Singapore visa-free for 30+ days.

What's the tournament format?

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Group stage of 4 teams (single round-robin), top 2 advance to playoffs. Consolation bracket guarantees every team a minimum of 5 games. FIBA-certified officials. Mercy rule: 30+ point differential triggers a running clock.

What's the refund policy?

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Full refund (minus S$10 admin fee per player) before 30 May 2026. After that we issue a 50% refund up to 15 July, and no refunds after.

Who can register?

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Any youth basketball club, school, academy or invitational team with players in the U10–U15 age range. Teams only — we don't accept individual sign-ups. No minimum FIBA ranking required.

Can families attend the games?

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Absolutely — entry is free. Every court is also live-streamed on YouTube. Live brackets and game stats are published on the SIYBO app during the tournament.

Lock in your team's spot.

Early-bird until 30 April 2026: USD 1,000 / SGD 1,250 per team. Regular: USD 1,200 / SGD 1,500 after.

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Team registration

Register your team

Teams only — no individual sign-ups. About 3 minutes to fill in. You'll receive a registration ID and payment instructions immediately.

Team information

Age determined by birthday — born on or after 1 January of the cutoff year (FIBA standard).

Roster size

Flat per-team fee covers 10–12 players + up to 2 coaches. Names and DOBs lock 20 days before the tournament.

Pay in

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Team registration fee
Early-bird rate · flat per team
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USD 1,000
🛡️Full refund until 30 May 2026 (S$10 per player admin fee). 50% refund up to 15 July. Read the full refund policy.