Do you want to be a referee at the International Eastercup?

Great! The International Eastercup Berlin-Moabit is one of the most international basketball events in the world. From day one, internationality, diversity and fair play have been at the heart of the tournament. At the same time, the Eastercup is a children and youth project, mainly financed through public funding.

The Eastercup is aimed at referees who want to be part of a special international event, officiate many games, develop their skills and connect with referees from all over the world.

Registration

Registration opens on November 1.
All referees who register by January 31, 2026 will receive feedback around February 1.

More Information

When

Tournament period: Thursday, April 2, 2026 to Monday, April 6, 2026
Main tournament days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday → Referees officiate at least 5 games per day
Thursday: selected opening games
Referee meeting: Thursday at 9:00 PM (mandatory for all referees)
Monday: finals, usually every referee is assigned at least one game
Traditional opening game: Referees vs. Eastercup Team on the opening day
Referee get-together: April 5, 2026

Where

Berlin (Moabit), Germany
Games are played at several venues across Berlin
A free public transport ticket (BVG, zone ABC) is provided for mobility

Games

Internationally represented tournament
Strong focus on children’s and youth basketball
Wide variety of teams and age groups

Payment

€11 per officiated game
Payment per game
Payment methods:
- Bank transfer for referees from Europe (after the tournament)
- Cash payment (EUR) for referees from outside Europe → on the last tournament day at the tournament office
Accommodation costs (if staying in the hostel/hotel organized by us) will be offset against the total number of officiated games after the event
No travel cost compensation

Food

Free catering for referees during all tournament days
In addition, a joint referee evening on April 5

Transportation

Free BVG public transport ticket (zone ABC) → valid for all public transport in Berlin during the tournament

Equipment

Each referee receives at least one official Eastercup referee shirt
Referees must bring their own referee equipment

Awards

Three referee awards will be presented:

🏆 Best Junior Referee (up to 22 years)
🏆 Best Senior Referee – Female
🏆 Best Senior Referee – Male

Referee Selection

As more applications than available spots are expected:

Everyone is welcome to apply
Registration does not guarantee a spot
Feedback will be provided around February 1

Please do not book any travel or accommodation before receiving feedback.

Contact

For further questions or individual requests:
referee@eastercup-moabit.de