The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup tips off this week! On Friday, September 4, 16 teams from across the globe will compete in a competitive tournament in Berlin Germany, vying for gold. Many players from the WNBA have stepped away from their W duties to represent their countries in the World Cup, making the tournament full of familiar faces and star-studded talent.
What’s the best way to bet on the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, and what does DraftKings Sportsbook have to offer? Let’s get into it!
Ways To Bet 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup
The simplest ways to bet on the the tournament are either on the winner or on the moneyline for individual games. Currently on the DraftKings Sportsbook, Team USA is a -400 favorite to take home the gold, with France following behind at +800.
Plus, DraftKings Sportsbook has the spread, moneyline, and over/under totals live for the first round of games tipping off on Friday, September 4!
Due to Team USA’s historical dominance of the FIBA Women’s World Cup, includining winning gold the last four tournaments, DraftKings Sportsbook is offering a unique market: Winner Without Team USA. France owns the shortest odds at +160 without USA factored in.
You can also place bets on the Top Points Scorer for Team USA, with familiar faces such as Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark, and Paige Bueckers headlining the top spots.
Markets on DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook is offering many ways to get in on the action for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, including:
- Game Lines (spread, moneyline, over/under)
- FIBA World Cup Women 2026: Winner
- USA Top Points Scorer
- Group Winner
- To Qualify From Group
- Winners Group
- Team Stage of Elimination
- Winner Without Team USA
Common Betting Terminology
Moneyline Betting
A moneyline bet is a wager on which team will win a game.
Total Points Betting (Over/Under)
Total points bets ask bettors to predict whether the combined number of points scored in a game will finish over or under a specified total.
FIBA World Cup Futures Betting
Futures bets focus on tournament-long outcomes rather than individual matches. Common FIBA World Cup futures include FIBA World Cup winner odds, or betting on a team to reach the final.
Same Game Parlays
A Same Game Parlay (SGP) combines multiple bets from a single match into one wager. For example, a bettor might combine a team to win, a specific team to go over its points total, and the combined points total for both teams to go over.
When Does 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Start?
The tournament tips off in Berlin, Germany on Friday, September 4 with Team USA taking on China in its first match of Group D. Play will run from September 4 through September 13, with the championship game schedule for Sunday, September 13, (8:00 p.m. local time in Berlin, or 11:00 a.m. PT).
