2026 IWBF Round 4 Qualifiers

Cork to Host Europe’s Top Wheelchair Basketball Clubs

Rebel Wheelers Multi-Sports Club is proud to announce that Cork has been chosen as the host city for the IWBF EuroCup Group 4 Qualifiers, running from April 23–26, 2026. The event will feature five elite European wheelchair basketball clubs competing for advancement in one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments.

This milestone highlights both the growth of wheelchair basketball in Ireland and Rebel Wheelers’ long-standing commitment to empowering athletes with physical disabilities.

Participating Teams – EuroCup Group 4

· Rebel Wheelers (Ireland)

· Megas Alexandros 1994 (Greece)

· Reading Rockets (United Kingdom)

· Sunrise Medical Shooters (Netherland)

· GDD-Alcoitão (Portugal)

Tournament Schedule

Friday – 24 April 2026

·10:00 – Rebel Wheelers vs Megas Alexandros 1994

·12:15 – Sunrise Medical Shooters vs Reading Rockets

·14:30 – Megas Alexandros 1994 vs GDD-Alcoitão

·16:45 – Reading Rockets vs Rebel Wheelers

·19:00 – GDD-Alcoitão vs Sunrise Medical Shooters

Saturday – 25 April 2026

·09:00 – Reading Rockets vs Megas Alexandros 1994

·11:15 – Sunrise Medical Shooters vs Rebel Wheelers

·13:30 – GDD-Alcoitão vs Reading Rockets

·15:45 – Megas Alexandros 1994 vs Sunrise Medical Shooters

·18:00 – Rebel Wheelers vs GDD-Alcoitão

Tournament Location

Matches will be played at: Upper Glanmire Community Sports Hall, Cork. The official team hotel is the Cork International Airport Hotel, located near Cork Airport.

A Major Step Forward for Disability Sport in Ireland

Commenting on the announcement, Jerry O’Regan, Tournament Coordinator, said:

“This event represents not just a major sporting occasion for Cork, but also a celebration of inclusion, empowerment, and athletic excellence. Rebel Wheelers has always focused on giving young people the opportunity to thrive through sport, and we are honoured to welcome Europe’s finest wheelchair basketball clubs to our home city.”

Volunteers & Sponsorship

The event welcomes volunteers, sponsors, and media partners to help showcase an elite international sporting experience.

Rebel Wheelers is a volunteer-run organisation, with all funds going directly toward programmes, coaching, equipment, and accessibility support.

We are proud to be organizing an international wheelchair basketball event that will bring together talented athletes from around the world, celebrating skill, determination, and inclusivity.

To make this event a success, we are seeking donations to help cover essential costs such as venue hire, equipment, travel, and accessibility services.

\Your support will not only help create a memorable competition but also promote greater opportunities and visibility for adaptive sports. Any contribution, big or small, will make a meaningful difference - thank you for helping us make this event possible. Direct donations can be made through our iDonate Page.