Boomers FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers: November Match and What to Expect

The Australia Boomers play Iran on Friday 27 November and Jordan on Sunday 29 November in the next window of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 qualifying, with both games in Seremban, Malaysia. The Boomers are unbeaten at 8-0 and top Group E, so November is another big step towards Qatar 2027. Here's the quick guide to who, when, where and what's at stake.

The Australian Boomers' November Schedule

Iran and Jordan are listed as the home teams, but both games are at a neutral hub in Malaysia, so for the Boomers these are away fixtures. The window runs from 23 November to 1 December, and the NBL takes a break so its players can join their national teams. Check FIBA's schedule for tip-off times in your time zone.

Where Do the Boomers Stand in Group E?

After the August window in Manila, where the Boomers beat Syria 123-64 and Jordan 126-93, Group E looks like this:

Teams earn two points for a win and one for a loss, and results from the first round carry over, so each team has four games left: two in November and two in the final window from 22 February to 2 March 2027.

What the Boomers Need to Qualify

• Finish in the top three of Group E. Those three teams go straight to the World Cup.
• Or be the best fourth-placed team across Groups E and F, which also earns a spot.
• Eight Asia-Oceania places in total: the host, Qatar, plus seven qualifiers.

Australia leads New Zealand by two points with four games to play, but qualification isn't decided until March 2027. Why it matters: two wins in Malaysia would put the Boomers in a commanding position heading into the final window.

Expected Boomers Roster Strategy

The November squad hasn't been announced at the time of writing, but the recent windows give a good clue. In August, 11 of the 12 players came from the NBL, including Anthony Dell'Orso and Elijah Pepper from Perth, Angus Glover from S.E. Melbourne, Tom Wilson from Melbourne United, plus experienced names such as Sam Froling and Nick Kay. Two 22-year-olds, Dell'Orso and Max Mackinnon, made their Boomers debuts, and Jacob Chance coached because Adam Caporn and Dean Vickerman were both committed overseas.

What to expect: another NBL-based squad, mixing experienced players with young talent pushing for a spot. The NBL's break during the window makes that easy to arrange. Head coach details for November hadn't been confirmed when this was written.

Are There New Rules for the Qualifiers?

Yes, in a sense. FIBA's new Official Basketball Rules took effect on 1 October 2026, and the November window is the first qualifying window since then, so the new disruptive and flagrant fouls and two categories of technical fouls should apply. On the court, that mainly affects how referees treat fast-break fouls and behaviour.

Boomers Uniforms: What They Wear and Where to Buy

Basketball Australia unveiled a new shared uniform for its national teams in August 2026, with an "AUS" wordmark and First Nations artwork. It comes in two versions: green with gold lettering and trim, and gold with green.

For official replica gear, check Basketball Australia's official channels. If you'd like Boomers-style kit for your own team, C2C Sport's Boomers Collection offers customisable templates, including reversible singlets and shorts, where you can change colours, add logos, and put on your own team name, player names and numbers. You can also start from scratch in the Design Your Own tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do the Australian Boomers play their next FIBA World Cup qualifiers? The Boomers play Iran on Friday 27 November and Jordan on Sunday 29 November 2026, both in Seremban, Malaysia. The final window runs from 22 February to 2 March 2027.

Will NBA players be on the Australian Boomers roster for the November games? The squad hasn't been announced. The August squad was built almost entirely from the NBL, and NBA players are in season during the November window, so expect another largely NBL-based group.

Are there new rules for the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers? FIBA's new Official Basketball Rules took effect on 1 October 2026, so the new disruptive and flagrant fouls and technical foul categories should apply to the November window.

Have the Boomers already qualified for the 2027 World Cup? Not officially. They lead Group E at 8-0, but final qualification isn't decided until March 2027.

Where and when is the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027? It will be played in Qatar from 27 August to 12 September 2027.

Where can I buy a Boomers uniform? Check Basketball Australia's official channels for official replica gear. For custom Boomers-style team uniforms, C2C Sport's Boomers Collection lets you customise colours, logos, names and numbers.

Build Your Own Boomers-Style Kit

If watching the Boomers has your club thinking about its own look, C2C Sport specialises in custom basketball uniforms. Start with the Boomers Reversable for green-based ideas, browse the full Basketball Collection, or see the range of custom basketball uniforms before you design your own.