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CBA

Explore opportunities with CBA

Connect with China’s basketball fanbase through powerful placements in the CBA. From arena media to localised digital activations, WSA delivers the access and expertise to make your campaign count.

Advertising Impacts you can expect

20

teams

Competing Nationally

Across key Chinese cities

600

million

Basketball Fans in China

CBA & NBA combined

120

games

Per Team Each Season

Regular & postseason

85

million

Social Followers

Across CBA & club accounts

150

million

Streaming Impressions

Per playoff season

Advertise in the CBA — Asia’s most watched basketball league. With millions of fans and growing international visibility, the CBA is a top platform for regional and global brands.

Explore jersey sponsorships, in-arena activations, and WeChat-led campaigns for impactful brand engagement.

Advertising Opportunities

CBA Courtside LED Signage advertising opportunity

Courtside LED Signage

Visible throughout live games and highlight reels, courtside LED offers high-frequency exposure in every arena. Perfect for brands seeking premium visibility across NBA and CBA broadcasts.

Courtside LED Signage: $75,000 – $500,000 per season · Venue Branding: $100,000 – $2M per season · Basket Stanchion / Backboard Branding: $50,000 – $250,000 per season

CBA Jersey Sponsorships & Apparel advertising opportunity

Jersey Sponsorships & Apparel

CBA jersey patches place your brand front and centre on globally followed athletes. With in-game presence and merchandising opportunities, this is elite advertising in motion.

Jersey Patch Sponsorships: $500,000 – $5M per season · Official Teamwear Partnerships: $250,000 – $3M per season

CBA Player Partnerships & Endorsements advertising opportunity

Player Partnerships & Endorsements

From social content to apparel campaigns, player partnerships provide direct access to engaged fanbases and viral storytelling opportunities.

Player Ambassadors: $100,000 – $2M per year · Individual Player Endorsements: $50,000 – $1M+ per deal

CBA Fan Zone & Arena Activations advertising opportunity

Fan Zone & Arena Activations

Create real-world impact with branded experiences, VIP lounges, and in-arena product showcases. These placements amplify recall before, during, and after the buzzer.

Fan Zone Branding / Interactive Installations: $50,000 – $500,000 per season · Corporate Hospitality Packages: $5,000 – $150,000 per season · Esports / CBA Digital Tournaments: $25,000 – $300,000 per season

CBA Digital & Social Media Campaigns advertising opportunity

Digital & Social Media Campaigns

Leverage the CBA's powerful digital presence to engage millions of fans through targeted social media content, influencer partnerships, and immersive digital activations. Ideal for brands aiming for dynamic online visibility.

Social Media Content Creation: $10,000 – $150,000 per campaign · Branded Team Content Series (Weibo, Douyin, Bilibili): $20,000 – $200,000+ per season

About CBA

CBA: China’s Premier Basketball League with Massive Reach

The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) is the most prestigious basketball league in Asia, with a huge and growing domestic following. With televised games, digital streaming, and major players commanding superstar status, the CBA offers brands a unique way to connect with millions of Chinese consumers through sport.

CBA basketball game in a packed Chinese stadium with sports advertising boards - World Sports Advertising

Advertising in the CBA delivers strong visibility across LED boards, courtside placements, team partnerships, and fan activations. With basketball deeply embedded in China’s urban culture, brands benefit from exposure to tech-savvy, sport-loving audiences with high engagement levels both in-stadium and online.

Brand integration on CBA court signage and team apparel sports sponsorship - World Sports Advertising

For companies looking to penetrate the Chinese market with authenticity and impact, the CBA stands as a powerful and fast-moving platform.

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