USA Basketball returns to Oceanside for two World Cup qualifiers in February

The U.S. men's basketball team will play its last two qualifying games for the 2027 FIBA Men's World Cup in Oceanside this February. The national team is set to face Chile and Brazil at Frontwave Arena, marking a second visit to the venue this year.

The schedule includes a match against Chile at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, and a game against Brazil on Sunday, Feb. 28. USA Basketball stated that it expects to confirm the specific tipoff time for the Brazil contest in December. The team is currently leading Group E with a 7-1 record, according to FIBA.

Frontwave Arena, located at 3475 Hero Drive, is the home of the NBA G League's San Diego Clippers. It hosted two U.S. qualifying games earlier this year. The organization plans to hold a training camp in Oceanside before the February games begin.

Presale tickets are available from Nov. 9 through Nov. 11. General public sales open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. General admission tickets start at $20, according to USA Basketball.

The top three teams from each of the two second-round groups will advance to the World Cup in Doha, Qatar. The better of the two fourth-place finishers will also qualify for the tournament.

Fans can purchase tickets through the USA Basketball website. The return to Oceanside represents the final step for the U.S. team in its qualification campaign for the 2027 event.