RIMINI (Italy) – FIBA and MotoGP will stage a 3×3 basketball showcase in Rimini on September 9, ahead of the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera. The event brings together MotoGP riders, 3×3 basketball players, content creators and fans for an evening of sport and entertainment.
The FIBA 3×3 MotoGP Showcase, taking place at Piazzale Kennedy, will feature a dunk exhibition followed by a 3×3 basketball game starring MotoGP riders, FIBA 3×3 players, and special guests. Activities will begin at 17:30 CET with premium entertainment and non-stop music.
The exhibition game will then see leading MotoGP riders step onto the half-court alongside players and personalities from the world of 3×3 basketball. Confirmed MotoGP participants include 2026 MotoGP title challenger Marco Bezzecchi, race winner Franco Morbidelli and two-time MotoGP World Champion Francesco Bagnaia.
Franco Morbidelli will lead his team against a squad featuring Marco Bezzecchi and Pecco Bagnaia. Other confirmed players include 3×3 basketball player Giorgio Di Bonaventura and content creator Luca Campolunghi, with more names to be announced closer to the competition.
Alex Sanchez, FIBA 3×3 Managing Director, said: “Bringing together MotoGP riders, 3×3 basketball players and creators for this event creates a unique opportunity to unite two dynamic sports communities and introduce 3×3 basketball to new fans in an exciting setting. We are delighted to collaborate with MotoGP on this showcase in Rimini.”
Kelly Brittain, Managing Director, Global Marketing, MotoGP: “We’re excited to work with FIBA for this 3×3 event, bringing together basketball and MotoGP. It’ll be great entertainment for everyone who can go and enjoy the show just ahead of the San Marino GP, kicking off the weekend’s celebrations in style.”
Further details will be announced in due course.
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About FIBA 3×3
Exciting, urban and innovative, 3×3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the world’s number one urban team sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court.
With a yearly professional circuit for men and women (World Tour and Women’s Series, respectively) and national-team competitions. 3×3 made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
For further information about 3×3, visit fiba3x3.basketball, FIBA 3×3 accounts on Douyin, Facebook, Instagram, Sina Weibo, Tencent, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter, Youku and YouTube or contact 3×3@fiba.basketball.
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