MADRID (Spain) – The race for FIBA 3×3 World Tour spots continues in Spain as the first-ever FIBA 3×3 Madrid Challenger 2026 brings a loaded field to the Pabellon Amaya Valdemoro in Alcobendas, Madrid, on October 3-4, with three coveted FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manama tickets on the line. As the 26th Challenger of the season, Madrid marks another crucial opportunity for some of the Pro Circuit’s leading teams to turn Challenger success into a place on the World Tour.
Big Names Converge
The Madrid field features a collection of established 3×3 basketball powerhouses, led by top-seeded Ub (SRB) and second-ranked Liman (SRB). Liman arrive with serious momentum after claiming their third Challenger win of the season at Mataró, adding another banner to a campaign that has also already included two FIBA 3×3 World Tour victories.
Baskets Bonn (GER), currently fourth overall in the FIBA 3×3 World Tour standings, have also enjoyed a standout campaign with three FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop wins and three Challenger victories to their name. They will face strong competition from Skyliners (GER), Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) and DeQing (CHN), all of whom have already captured Challenger banners this season.
The Spanish contingent adds another layer to the tournament, with 15th-ranked Fuengirola (ESP) and 19th-ranked Barcelona (ESP) looking to make the most of home-court conditions. Barcelona have already won a Challenger this season, while Bordeaux (FRA) complete the list of big name contenders.
Star Power Galore
Madrid will also feature a host of established 3×3 basketball stars. Ub’s Strahinja Stojacic headlines the players list, with the Serbian star set to lead one of the tournament’s most favored teams. Liman will counter with Stefan Milivojevic, while Baskets Bonn can call on the athletic Fabian Giessmann.
Stefan Kojic brings experience and perimeter scoring ability to Skyliners, while Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy will have veteran playmaker and FIBA 3×3 World Cup champion Nauris Miezis in their ranks. DeQing will look to another World Cup winner, Francis Lacis, with Fuengirola relying on Isaac Mayo and Barcelona on Jordi Juanola. Bordeaux will also have a proven performer in Alex Vialaret, giving the French side another weapon in a field where individual matchups could prove decisive.
Full Seeding List
1. Ub (SRB)
2. Liman (SRB)
3. Baskets Bonn (GER)
4. Skyliners (GER)
5. Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL)
6. DeQing (CHN)
7. Fuengirola (ESP)
8. Taipei WanBao (TPE)
9. Barcelona (ESP)
10. Bordeaux (FRA)
11. Liberec DEKSTONE (CZE)
12. Warsaw (POL)
13. Alexandria (EGY)
14. Diadema (BRA)
15. San Salvador (ESA)
16. Dubai (UAE)
Qualifying Draw
Qualifying Draw A: Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL), Warsaw (POL), Alexandria (EGY)
Qualifying Draw B: Barcelona (ESP), Bordeaux (FRA), San Salvador (ESA)
Main Draw
Pool A: Ub (SRB), Liberec DEKSTONE (CZE), Diadema (BRA)
Pool B: Liman (SRB), Taipei WanBao (TPE), Dubai (UAE)
Pool C: Baskets Bonn (GER), Fuengirola (ESP), QD A
Pool D: Skyliners (GER), DeQing (CHN), QD B
Road to Manama
With three tickets to FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manama 2026 available, every game in Madrid will carry significant weight. Madrid’s debut as a Challenger host city gives teams another chance to make a late-season push, while established contenders will be looking to add another banner and strengthen their position on the road to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Rio de Janiero Final 2026.
With elite teams, proven stars and World Tour berths at stake, Madrid is set for two days of high-level 3×3 basketball in the exciting and intense Challenger season.
Stay Connected
Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 World Tour throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official World Tour website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.
Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.
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