Law 57: Appendix F: Instant Replay System

It is the method officials use to verify decisions by watching the situation on the approved video technology.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.1 · recall

Officials are authorised to use the IRS until the crew chief has signed the scoresheet.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.2.1 · recall

The crew chief decides whether the review shall be used.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.2.3 · recall

The crew chief and at least the umpire who made the call take part.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.2.3 · recall

A started time-out and any substitutions are cancelled until the final decision is communicated.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.2.3 · applied

The initial decision can be corrected only with clear and conclusive visual evidence.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.2.3 · recall

If a decision is subject to review, the initial decision must be shown on the court.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.2.3 · recall

Show, gather, review, then the official who made the call reports the result.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.2.3 · applied

Substitutions wait until the decision; then they may be requested again.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.2.3 · applied

At the end of a quarter, the IRS may review whether a successful shot was released before the signal.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.1 · applied

It may review whether and how much time to put on the clock after certain violations or a foul before the end.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.1 · recall

The interval does not start until the decision is communicated and any extra playing time is completed.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.1 · recall

Whether a goal was released before the shot clock signal may be reviewed with 2:00 or less in the 4th and overtime.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.2 · recall

The review must take place after the goal when the officials first stop the game.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.2 · recall

It may review whether the ball was still in the hands, or at the disposal, of the thrower-in.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.2 · recall

If neither team gained immediate and clear control, a jump ball situation occurs.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.2 · applied

Identifying who caused the ball to go out of bounds is listed under the last 2 minutes.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.2 · applied

The goal counts and the defensive team gets a throw-in from the end line.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.2 · applied

Some checks are always open, some at period ends, some only in the last 2 minutes.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3 · applied

A wrong goaltending call with the ball in the basket: the goal counts and the defence throws in from the end line.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.2 · applied

Whether a successful goal was from the 2- or 3-point area may be reviewed at any time.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.3 · recall

It may review whether 2 or 3 free throws are awarded after a foul on an unsuccessful shot.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.3 · recall

Whether a foul met its criteria or should be upgraded or downgraded may be reviewed at any time.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.3 · recall

After a game clock or shot clock malfunction, it may review how much time to correct.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.3 · recall

The check must be done before play goes live again.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.3 · recall

Whether a technical foul should be considered disruptive, flagrant or disqualifying may be reviewed.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.3 · recall

Identifying the correct free-throw shooter may be reviewed at any time.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.3 · recall

The 2-or-3 review can happen at any time, at the first stop after the goal.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.3 · applied

The video check of who took part comes first, then play.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3.3 · applied

Whether a goal was a 2 or a 3 may be reviewed at any time; a shot clock beat only in the last 2 minutes; travels and 3 seconds not at all.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.3 · applied

The head coach is granted only one challenge in a game, successful or not.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.4.2 · recall

He says 'challenge' loudly in English and draws a rectangle with his hands, with eye contact to the nearest official.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.4.2 · recall

Only the game situations listed for reviews may be challenged.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.4.2 · recall

The time restrictions of F.3.1 and F.3.2 do not apply to the challenge.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.4.2 · recall

The request can be cancelled until the official grants it with the HCC signal.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.4.2 · recall

During the review the players shall remain on the court.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.4.2 · recall

If the review is in favour of the requesting team, the initial decision is overturned.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.4.2 · recall

Request, signal, review.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.4.2 · applied

An unsuccessful challenge leaves the decision in place, and the challenge is still used up.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.4.2 · applied

Eye contact, 'challenge' in English and the rectangle drawn with the hands; a T is a time-out sign.

Source: FIBA OBR 2026, Appendix F, F.4.2 · applied