MIES (Switzerland) – The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series returns in 2026 with the world’s top women’s 3×3 basketball players competing across the World before the Shanghai Final.
The season starts in Chengdu (China) on May 1-2, opening the flagship women’s professional circuit. The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series then moves to Manila (Philippines) on May 7-8 and Shanghai (China) on May 16-17 as early momentum builds in Asia.
“The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series continues to set the standard for women’s 3×3 basketball worldwide,” said Alex Sanchez, Managing Director of 3×3 basketball at FIBA. “The competition reflects FIBA’s strong commitment to advancing Women in Basketball and ensuring athletes everywhere have access to international opportunities. In 2026, we will take the energy of 3×3 basketball worldwide, bringing the game closer to communities and creating unforgettable moments for players, organizers and fans.”
Expanded run shapes June schedule
Following the opening Stop in Chengdu, the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series enters a dense June stretch spanning Europe and Asia, beginning in Vienna (Austria) on June 12-13.
The season then travels through Orléans (France) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) before continuing to Sumgait (Azerbaijan), Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) and Poitiers (France) in a cross-continental run that reflects the global footprint of women’s 3×3 basketball.
Summer run across key urban stages
Action resumes in July with stops in Marseille (France) on July 3-4, Marbella (Spain) on July 9-10, Baku (Azerbaijan) on July 18-19 and Batam (Indonesia) on July 23-24.
Asia returns to the spotlight in August as the circuit moves through Tokyo (Japan), Singapore, Bangkok (Thailand) and Takasaki (Japan), alongside European hosts Sea Breeze (Azerbaijan), Bordeaux (France) and Debrecen (Hungary).
Additional stops
After this first announcement, FIBA expects that additional stops will be included in the 2026 season.
Season finale
The season concludes at the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 on September 5-6, where the top teams compete for the season title.
Global platform
The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series remains the premier professional circuit for women’s 3×3 basketball, featuring Olympic athletes, World Cup winners, national team standouts and emerging talents competing on iconic urban stages worldwide.
Already confirmed Host Cities for FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026; more events will be added in forthcoming weeks.
May
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Chengdu (China) – May 1-2
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Manila (Philippines) – May 7-8
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Shanghai (China) – May 16-17
June
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Vienna (Austria) – June 12-14
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Orléans (France) – June 16-17
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Amsterdam (Netherlands) – June 19-21
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Sumgait (Azerbaijan) – June 20-21
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Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) – June 25-26
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Poitiers (France) – June 26-27
July
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Marseille (France) – July 3-4
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Marbella (Spain) – July 9-10
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Baku (Azerbaijan) – July 18-19
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Batam (Indonesia) – July 23-24
August
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Tokyo (Japan) – August 1-2
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Singapore – August 13-14
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Sea Breeze (Azerbaijan) – August 15-16
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Bordeaux (France) – August 19-20
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Bangkok (Thailand) – August 22-23
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Debrecen (Hungary) – August 27-28
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Takasaki (Japan) – August 29-30
Final
Created in 2019, the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series is the number one event on the 3×3 women’s professional circuit. France won the 3×3 Women’s Series in both 2014 and 2019, while Germany claimed the title in 2021, and Canada won in 2022, 2023 and 2025. The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series welcomes National Federations and private teams alike.
More announcements and information will be shared ahead of the season.
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About FIBA 3×3
3×3 basketball is FIBA’s official urban discipline and one of the fastest-growing Olympic sports. It is the most thrilling urban sport in the world. Played on a half-court with a 12-second shot clock, 3×3 basketball is a 10-minute sprint where the first team-21 wins.
The sport’s competition structure includes the FIBA 3×3 World Tour, the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series, and the FIBA 3×3 World Cup and continental Zone Cups and a Champions Cup. The discipline made its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020 and returns at Paris 2024 and LA 2028.
FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series
The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series is the premier professional circuit for women, featuring national teams, commercial teams, clubs and city teams competing across multiple global stops. It provides a clear pathway toward the World Cup and Olympic qualification, with increasing competitive depth every season.
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