ANTWERP (Belgium) – Europe’s best women’s 3×3 basketball national teams are ready to battle for continental supremacy in Antwerp, with defending champions, World Cup winners, rising powers and some of the biggest stars from the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series all set to take center stage.

With the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup 2026 tipping off on September 11, the stage is set for three days of high-intensity action, where every possession could make the difference.

Before the race for gold begins, here are the players who could define the women’s competition in Antwerp.

Noortje Driessen (Netherlands)

The reigning FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Women’s MVP will be at the heart of the Netherlands’ title defense. Driessen has emerged as one of the leading stars in women’s 3×3 basketball, combining scoring, playmaking and an ability to impact every area of the game. With the Netherlands looking to defend their European crown, expect Driessen to lead the way.

Gracia Alonso de Armiño (Spain)

Spain arrive in Antwerp as one of Europe’s perennial contenders, though they will be without longtime pillars Vega Gimeno and Sandra Ygueravide, who was part of last year’s Team of the Tournament. The onus then will be on Alonso de Armiño to carry Spain’s chances. She brings experience and leadership to the challenge as Spain look to make another deep run in a tournament packed with elite competition.

Laetitia Guapo (France)

France bring plenty of experience and confidence to Antwerp, especially after just winning the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026. Of course, Guapo was among the team’s key leaders in Shanghai, even being named the MVP. Her ability to control the tempo and create opportunities will be important as France look to win their fourth Europe Cup title. A tough Pool C awaits, with Czechia and Sweden standing in their way.

Ama Degbeon (Germany)

Germany have developed into one of the continent’s most dangerous women’s programs. Paris 2024 Olympic champion Marie Reichert will have everyone’s attention, but Ama Degbeon could actually be the x-factor. She led the entire FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 in total rebounds and provides a powerful presence around the basket. With Germany facing Poland and hosts Belgium in Pool D, her physicality and rebounding should prove crucial.

Alexandra Mollenhauer (Azerbaijan)

Azerbaijan are raring to regain their winning ways after their recent disappointment at the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 Shanghai Final. Still, their rise has been one of the biggest stories in women’s 3×3 basketball, and Mollenhauer hopes she can lead them to their first Europe Cup title. After helping Azerbaijan reach the Europe Cup Final last year, she has continued to shine on the Women’s Series. For sure, Azerbaijan will look to make another statement in Antwerp.

Aleksandra Ziemborska (Poland)

Poland enter the Europe Cup looking to bounce back after a difficult FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026, and Ziemborska will be one of the players tasked with leading the response. Her scoring ability gives Poland a dangerous offensive option as they face Germany and Belgium in Pool D.

Karolína Sotolova (Czechia)

Czechia return to the Europe Cup with Sotolova as one of their key players. Her experience and all-around game will be important in a competitive Pool C featuring France and Sweden, with every possession potentially carrying major consequences.

Klaudia Papp (Hungary)

Never count Hungary out. Papp gives the team an explosive offensive weapon and has already shown she can trouble Europe’s biggest teams, with Hungary famously defeating Spain at the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026. Another big performance could put Hungary in the knockout mix in Antwerp.

The curtains are about to open at the European Championship arena on Groenplaats. With the defending champions, emerging contenders and Europe’s biggest women’s 3×3 basketball stars converging on Antwerp, the margins will be razor-thin. These eight players will have a major role to play as Europe’s best battle for the crown.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 Cups tournaments throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official FIBA 3×3 website, where you can find the latest news, star players and everything you need to know. 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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ANTWERP (Belgium) – Europe’s best 3×3 basketball national teams are ready to battle for continental supremacy at Antwerp’s European Championship arena on Groenplaats, with Olympic champions, World Cup winners and some of the biggest stars from the FIBA 3×3 basketball World Tour all set to take center stage.

With the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup 2026 tipping off on September 11, the stage is set for three days of high-intensity action, where every possession could make the difference.

Before the race for gold begins, here are the players who could define the men’s competition in Antwerp.

Strahinja Stojacic (Serbia)

The world’s No.1 player leads a Serbian team loaded with experience and star power. Of course, Stojacic has established himself as one of the defining figures of modern 3×3 basketball, combining scoring, playmaking and athleticism to make him one of the toughest halfcourt matchups on the planet. With Serbia seeking their first Europe Cup title since 2023, “Doctor Strange” will be central to their ambitions.

Worthy de Jong (Netherlands)

Few players bring more big-stage experience and presence to Antwerp than de Jong. The Paris 2024 Olympic champion remains one of the most recognizable stars in 3×3 basketball and combines creativity, explosiveness and scoring ability with a wealth of international experience. With the Netherlands looking to make a run at their first men’s title, expect de Jong to be at the heart of their challenge.

Ignas Vaitkus (Lithuania)

The defending champions return to Antwerp looking to retain their continental crown, and last year’s MVP is expected to once again lead the charge. It goes without saying that Vaitkus will be central to Lithuania’s title defense. They do face a tough Pool D featuring Latvia and upstarts Ireland, setting up an immediate test for the reigning European champions.

Hugo Suhard (France)

France bring plenty of experience to Antwerp, with Suhard set to provide perimeter shooting, leadership and playmaking for a team still looking for their first men’s European title. The French face red-hot Germany in Pool D, renewing a rivalry intensified by the Germans’ victory over France in the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals.

Fabian Giessmann (Germany)

Speaking of Germany, their rise has been one of the most intriguing stories in European 3×3 basketball, and Giessmann is the biggest name representing the new generation driving that progress. The versatile big man combines size, athleticism and two-way ability and will be key against a French team with plenty of experience.

Karlis Lasmanis (Latvia)

One of the most decorated players in 3×3 basketball history, Lasmanis brings Olympic, World Cup and of course, European-winning pedigree to Antwerp. As such, he has, of course, completed the discipline’s coveted “triple crown.” He has not enjoyed much success on the World Tour with pro team Shanghai (CHN), but he’s hoping his fortunes changer here. Latvia’s Pool C clash with defending champions Lithuania promises to be one of the tournament’s marquee matchups.

Diego De Blas (Spain)

Spain arrive looking to bounce back at the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup after being unable to defend their FIBA 3×3 World Cup title in Warsaw earlier this year. De Blas represents their youth movement and is part of a talented Spanish roster facing Olympic champions Netherlands, setting up one of the most anticipated games of the opening day.

Dennis Donkor (Belgium)

The home crowd will have plenty to cheer for with Donkor leading Belgium’s charge in Antwerp. A familiar face on the World Tour, the Belgian star brings streaky shooting, defensive intensity and attacking ability to a team chasing their first Europe Cup title. His battle with Stojacic in Pool A could add another chapter to a rivalry forged on the professional circuit.

The stage is set. With defending champions, World Cup winners, Olympic champions and rising powers all converging on Antwerp, the action should be intense and margins razor-thin. These eight players will have a major role to play as Europe’s best battle for the continent’s foremost 3×3 basketball crown.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 Cups tournaments throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official FIBA 3×3 website, where you can find the latest news, star players and everything you need to know. 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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WARSAW (Poland) – The schedule and key matchups for the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026 in Warsaw, Poland have been confirmed, with a series of blockbuster clashes set to ignite the competition from the opening day on June 1.

Featuring the world’s top 20 men’s and women’s teams, the tournament promises non-stop action in Poland’s capital, as powerhouse nations, rising contenders and the hosts collide in one of the most anticipated events on the 3×3 basketball calendar

The opening day already delivers a heavyweight showdown in the men’s draw, with Spain taking on Serbia in Pool A. This is a clash between the last two FIBA 3×3 World Cup winners. On the women’s side, fans will be treated to a rematch of last year’s FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Final as the Netherlands face Azerbaijan, setting the tone for a thrilling start to the tournament.

Action continues on June 2 with another marquee matchup in the men’s competition, as perennial title contenders USA go head-to-head with Latvia in Pool B. The clash pits one of the current top teams against the former Olympic champions in what promises to be a high-intensity battle. In the women’s draw, Australia face USA in a showdown between the current FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup champions and the Paris 2024 bronze medalists.

Day three on June 3 features a must-watch encounter in Pool C, where the Netherlands meet Germany in the men’s competition. The Paris 2024 gold medalists collid with one of Europe’s fastest-rising teams. Meanwhile, in the women’s draw, Netherlands take on host nation Poland in Pool A, with the defending FIBA 3×3 World Cup champions set to face a passionate home crowd.

On June 4, Pool B takes center stage once again. In the women’s competition, USA face Mongolia in a rematch of last year’s intense Quarter-Finals, while the men’s draw sees USA go up against hosts Poland in another highly anticipated showdown.

Following the pool phase, the tournament will shift into knockout mode from June 5 to 7, with the Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and Finals determining the new world champions.

With elite talent, fierce rivalries and a vibrant host city, the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026 is set to deliver a week of unforgettable action.

The full game schedule is available on FIBA 3×3’s official event page.

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ANTWERP (Belgium) – The FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Crelan 2026 tips off in Antwerp from September 11 to 13, bringing together Europe’s top men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball teams for three days of high-level action.

Fans around the world will be able to follow every crossover, clutch shot and highlight through an extensive network of broadcast partners covering Europe and beyond, on top of following the action on youtube.com/FIBA3x3.

Broadcast Partners

With the continent’s best players set to take center stage in Antwerp, the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Crelan 2026 promises another unforgettable showcase of the game’s fastest-growing urban team sport.

Stay tuned to https://fiba3x3.basketball/2026/europecup and follow @FIBA3x3 on social media for full schedules, results, highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage throughout the event.

SHANGHAI (China) – The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 reaches its climax this weekend as the world’s best women’s 3×3 basketball teams converge on Shanghai for the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026.

Eight teams will battle across two days, with the season’s ultimate prize on the line at the West Bund Artistic Center.

Here is everything you need to know before the action begins.

Where is the event?

The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final will take place at the West Bund Artistic Center in Xuhui District, Shanghai, China.

One of the world’s great international cities, Shanghai combines a rich history and cultural heritage with a reputation as a global center for business, technology, tourism and innovation.

The event takes place in Xuhui, a district where history, culture, commerce and modern urban development intersect. The West Bund has become one of the city’s major destinations for art, entertainment, technology and major events, making it a fitting setting for the Women’s Series season finale.

When is it?

The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 takes place on September 5-6.

Saturday, September 29 – WS Pool Games

Sunday, September 30 – WS Knockout Games & Finals

Who are the teams?

Eight teams have secured their places in Shanghai after the Women’s Series regular season.

The field is:

1. Netherlands (NED)
2. Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL)
3. Rapid Bucharest (ROU)
4. Neftchi SOCAR (AZE)
5. France (FRA)
6. China (CHN)
7. Beijing (CHN)
8. Germany (GER)

Pools

The eight teams have been divided into two pools of four.

Pool A: Ulaanbaatar Amazons, Rapid Bucharest, China, Beijing

Pool B: Netherlands, Neftchi SOCAR, France, Germany

Both pools feature plenty of firepower, with Pool A bringing together the second- and third-seeded teams alongside both Chinese representatives, while Pool B pits top seed Netherlands against three top-flight European challengers.

Check out the full seedings and pools for more information.

How does the competition work?

The eight teams will first compete in pool play, with each team facing the other three teams in their pool.

The first-place team from each pool will advance straight to the Semi-Finals. The second-place and third-place teams form each pool will advance to the Quarter-Finals. From there, the competition becomes win-or-go-home.

The Quarter-Finals winners will face the teams already waiting in the Semi-Finals, with the winners advancing to the Final to battle for the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 crown.

Who won last year?

Canada (CAN) were crowned champions at the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Final 2025 also in Shanghai.

Canada defeated Azerbaijan (AZE) in the Final, while Netherlands claimed third place.

Shanghai is therefore no stranger to dramatic Women’s Series action, and a new champion will be crowned in 2026.

The previous Women’s Series Finals have also produced a who’s who of 3×3 basketball champions, with Canada winning in 2025, 2023 and 2022, France triumphing in 2024 and Germany taking the title in 2021.

Which players should you watch?

The Shanghai Final features some of the biggest stars of the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026.

The Netherlands bring the No. 1-ranked Ilse Kuijt and No. 2-ranked Noortje Driessen, while Neftchi SOCAR’s Alexandra Mollenhauer arrives as the No. 3 player in the Women’s Series.

Hortense Limouzin of Rapid Bucharest, Khulan Onolbaatar of Ulaanbaatar Amazons and Neftchi’s Arica Carter are also among the players capable of taking over a game.

Germany’s Marie Reichert, France’s Marie-Eve Paget, Beijing’s Zhang ZhiTing and China’s Yang Hengyu round out a star-studded group of players to watch.

Read the full Players to Watch feature for more.

Why does Shanghai matter?

The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final represents the culmination of the 2026 season. It is also the fifth Women’s Series event held in China in 2026, following the Chengdu, Shanghai, Xiantao and Jinan stops earlier in the season.

For the teams, it is the final opportunity to turn an entire season of work into a Women’s Series title. For the hosts, meanwhile, the presence of both China and Beijing provides two chances for home fans to celebrate a championship run.

How can you follow?

Follow @FIBA3x3 across social media for 24/7 coverage of the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series, including results, highlights, behind-the-scenes content and the latest news from Shanghai.

You can also follow all the action through the official FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series platforms.

Official hashtags: #3x3WSShanghaiFinal #3x3WS

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official Women’s Series 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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SANSAR (Mongolia) – The race for the FIBA 3×3 World Tour returns to Mongolia as the FIBA 3×3 Sansar Challenger 2026 brings a loaded international field to the National Amusement Park in Sukhbaatar District on September 5-6, with three tickets to FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026 on the line. As the 22nd Challenger of the season, Sansar represents another crucial opportunity for teams to turn a strong weekend into a place on the sport’s biggest stage.

Teams turn up

The field features several of the highest-ranked teams in the 2026 season standings, setting up a blockbuster battle in Mongolia.

Liman (SRB) headline the field as the No. 2 team overall this season. The Serbian powerhouse have consistently challenged for titles throughout the campaign and will look to add another major result to their impressive resume.

Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED), ranked third overall, arrive as another major threat after establishing themselves as one of the most consistent teams on the circuit. Miami (USA), currently seventh, and home favorites Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL), ranked eighth, add further firepower to an already stacked field.

Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN) sit 15th overall, while Sansar M Bank (MGL), Marijampole MANTINGA (LTU) and Lausanne (SUI) round out a group of dangerous contenders ranked inside the top 35.

Star power

The Sansar Challenger will also feature a collection of proven 3×3 basketball stars. Liman will once again rely on the scoring and all-around brilliance of Stefan Milivojevic, while Miami will turn to James Parrott for offensive production. Amsterdam bring veteran star Worthy de Jong, whose experience and creativity make him one of the most recognizable players in the field.

Home fans will have plenty to cheer about as Ulaanbaatar feature Nauris Miezis, one of the most accomplished players in the global 3×3 basketball scene. Hangzhou will look to Vuk Borovićanin, while Lausanne will lean on the talents of Titouan Vannay.

Marijampole’ Zygimantas Simonis and Sansar M Bank’s Bolor-Erdene Gantsolmon add further quality, ensuring the tournament has no shortage of players capable of changing a game in an instant.

Full Seeding List

1. Liman (SRB)
2. Miami (USA)
3. Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED)
4. Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL)
5. Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN)
6. Lausanne (SUI)
7. Marijampole MANTINGA (LTU)
8. Sansar M Bank (MGL)
9. Akademija VDU (LTU)
10. Bayangol (MGL)
11. Zavkhan (MGL)
12. Terelj (MGL)
13. Uzice Zlatiborac (SRB)
14. Bayanzurkh (MGL)
15. Tel Aviv Royce (ISR)
16. Porto-Novo BEN (BEN)

Qualifying Draw

Qualifying Draw A: Bayangol (MGL), Bayanzurkh (MGL), Tel Aviv Royce (ISR)
Qualifying Draw B: Terelj (MGL), Uzice Zlatiborac (SRB), Porto-Novo BEN (BEN)

Main Draw

Pool A: Liman (SRB), Sansar M Bank (MGL), Akademija VDU (LTU)
Pool B: Miami (USA), Marijampole MANTINGA (LTU), Zavkhan (MGL)
Pool C: Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED), Lausanne (SUI), QD A
Pool D: Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL), Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN), QD B

Road to Deqing

With three FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026 tickets available, every possession will carry extra weight in Sansar. The stakes are particularly high this late in the season, with established World Tour contenders looking to strengthen their position and ambitious challengers chasing their chance to break through. Sansar welcomes elite talent, home-court favorites and international heavyweights all. It will be another high-intensity weekend of 3×3 basketball as the road to Deqing runs through Sansar.

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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SHANGHAI (China) – The best of the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series are ready to take center stage in Shanghai, with the season’s biggest stars set to battle for the ultimate prize at the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026.

From the Netherlands’ superstar duo to dominant scorers, creative playmakers and homegrown threats, the eight-team field is packed with players capable of deciding the biggest moments.

Here are 10 players to watch when the action tips off at the West Bund Art Center in Xuhui District.

Dutch dynamic duo

The Netherlands (NED) arrive in Shanghai with two of the biggest stars in the Women’s Series.

Ilse Kuijt enters as the No. 1 player in the 2026 Women’s Series Rankings after an outstanding campaign that has included MVP honors at WS Tokyo and WS Sea Breeze. She has been part of five of the Netherlands’ six stop victories and ranks second in the Women’s Series in two-pointers made with 32, while her 58 key assists rank fifth overall. Her 216.2 total player value is also sixth-best in the field.

Noortje Driessen is not far behind, ranked No. 2 in the Women’s Series this season. The versatile guard has also featured in five of the Netherlands’ six victories and collected MVP honors at WS Amsterdam and WS CS Rapid. She ranks fourth in total drives and second in free-throws made with 42, while her 207.6 total player value places her eighth overall.

Together, Kuijt and Driessen give the Netherlands one of the most formidable one-two punches in Shanghai.

Neftchi’s two-pronged attack

If there is one player who can match that star power, it is Alexandra Mollenhauer of Neftchi SOCAR (AZE). The Azerbaijani standout is ranked No. 3 in the Women’s Series and has been one of the most prolific and dominant players on the circuit all season. Mollenhauer leads the Women’s Series in total points with 250 and total player value at 308.5, while also topping the charts in two-pointers made (50), free-throws made (47), key assists (105) and highlights (163).

She has also recorded 13 double-fives and nine triple-fives, both Series-best marks, while her 25 blocks rank second overall. Mollenhauer claimed MVP honors at WS Orléans and will be one of the biggest threats to any team standing between Neftchi SOCAR and the title.

Mollenhauer is not the only Neftchi SOCAR player capable of taking over a game. Arica Carter, ranked No. 11 in the Women’s Series, claimed MVP honors at WS Marseille and has provided another dynamic scoring and driving option for the Azerbaijani side. She ranks fifth in drives with 43 and ninth in highlights with 92. With Mollenhauer and Carter on the same team, Neftchi SOCAR possess plenty of offensive firepower.

Driving Rapid forward

Rapid Bucharest (ROU) will look to Hortense Limouzin to set the tone in Shanghai. Ranked No. 5 overall this season, Limouzin has made her mark through relentless penetration and creativity. She leads the entire Women’s Series in drives with 106 and one-pointers made with 156, while ranking second in total points (200), total player value (276.5) and highlights (155). After earning MVP honors at WS Baku, Limouzin will be one of the players to watch whenever Rapid Bucharest need a spark.

Germany’s anchor

Germany (GER) will arrive in Shanghai with Marie Reichert anchoring their defense. The No. 15-ranked player was named MVP at WS Bangkok and leads the entire Women’s Series in blocks with 41. She also ranks fifth in total points with 185 and seventh in total player value at 216.1, while her 131 one-pointers place her third overall. Reichert’s ability to impact the game at both ends will be vital as Germany look to make their mark on the season finale.

All-around threat

France may still be searching for their first Women’s Series stop victory of the season, but Marie-Eve Paget gives them a reliable all-around presence. Ranked No. 17 this season, Paget does not necessarily dominate one statistical category. Instead, her value comes from contributing across the board and doing whatever France need in any given game. With the stakes higher than ever in Shanghai, that versatility could prove particularly valuable.

Mongolian ace

Khulan Onolbaatar has been at the heart of Ulaanbaatar Amazons‘ (MGL) impressive campaign. The No. 8-ranked Women’s Series player enters the Shanghai Final with the third-highest total player value this season at 242.7 and ranks second in key assists with 62. She is also third in two-pointers made (47) and fourth in highlights (124). Onolbaatar was named MVP at WS Jinan and will be crucial to the Amazons’ hopes of making another deep run.

Homegrown firepower

The home teams will have their own stars to lean on when the Shanghai crowd gets behind them.

Zhang ZhiTing is the leading scorer for Beijing (CHN), ranking fourth overall in the Women’s Series in total points with 190 while sitting second in one-pointers made with 150. The No. 22-ranked player will be looking to help Beijing chase their first Women’s Series event victory of the year on home soil.

China, meanwhile, will turn to Yang Hengyu. Ranked No. 26, Yang sits seventh in total points with 190 and 10th in total player value at 199.1. She is also second in double-fives with 11 and fifth in total rebounds with 143. Yang helped China get the win at WS Xiantao earlier this season.

With two Chinese teams in the field, both Zhang and Yang could have a major say in how far the hosts go.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official Women’s Series 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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SHANGHAI (China) – The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 brings together the best teams from across the season, each arriving with their own strengths, stars and style of play.

From the Netherlands’ remarkable consistency to Germany’s defensive dominance, here is one reason why each team can win the season-ending showdown at the West Bund Artistic Center in Shanghai.

Netherlands – They simply win

If there is one team that has made winning look routine this season, it is the Netherlands (NED). The top seeds own the best winning percentage in the entire FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series at 91.9 percent and also lead the circuit in points scored at 19.1 per game, shooting value at 11.7 and points allowed at just 10.6. They also commit the fewest turnovers at 3.8 per game. With Ilse Kuijt and Noortje Driessen leading the way, the Netherlands have consistently found ways to control games at both ends of the court.

Ulaanbaatar Amazons – Playmaking

The Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL) have one of the most creative playmakers in the field in Khulan Onolbaatar. Onolbaatar ranks second in the Women’s Series in key assists with 62, while Ulaanbaatar also have Ariuntsetseg Bat-Erdene, who ranks third in total rebounds with 175. That combination of creation and second-chance opportunities could be decisive when games are settled by the smallest margins.

Rapid Bucharest – Own the glass

Rapid Bucharest (ROU) can make opponents pay simply by winning the battle for possessions. They lead the entire Women’s Series in rebounds at 17.8 per game, giving them more opportunities to extend possessions and punish teams that fail to finish defensive plays. With Hortense Limouzin also leading the circuit in drives and ranking second in total points and player value, Rapid have multiple ways to turn that physicality into points.

Neftchi SOCAR – Mollenhauer Magic

Neftchi SOCAR (AZE) may have the ultimate trump card in Alexandra Mollenhauer. The Women’s Series’ No. 1 player in total player value, Mollenhauer leads the circuit in points, key assists, two-pointers, free-throws, highlights, double-fives and triple-fives. She has also recorded the second-most blocks. When one player can hurt opponents in virtually every statistical category, Neftchi always have a path to victory.

France – All-around versatility

France (FRA) may still be chasing their first Women’s Series stop victory of the season, but that certainly does not make them an easy out. Their biggest strength could be their versatility, with Marie-Eve Paget providing an all-around presence capable of contributing wherever France need her. The French also rank third in the Women’s Series for fewest points allowed at 12.7 per game. In a knockout tournament where every possession matters, France’s ability to compete without relying on just one weapon could prove valuable.

China – Home-court momentum

China have already shown they can win on the Women’s Series stage, and now they get to do it in front of their home crowd. They claimed the WS Xiantao title earlier this season, while the team ranks third in the Women’s Series for free-throw percentage at 77.5 percent and one-point percentage at 60.8 percent. China have also recorded four buzzer-beaters this season, tied for the most in the Series. With the Shanghai crowd behind them, China could thrive in the biggest moments.

Beijing – Zhang ZhiTing

Beijing have yet to win a Women’s Series stop this season, but they have a proven scoring weapon in Zhang ZhiTing. She ranks fourth in the Women’s Series in total points with 190 and second in one-pointers made with 150. With another opportunity to win in front of home fans, Beijing will hope Zhang can turn that production into their breakthrough moment.

Germany – Interior dominance

Germany can make their opponents work for every single point. They lead the Women’s Series in blocks at 2.0 per game, with Marie Reichert ranking first individually in blocks with 41 and Ama Degbeon second in rebounds with 183. That defensive presence, combined with Reichert’s scoring and Degbeon’s work on the glass, gives Germany a physical identity that could become especially dangerous in the knockout rounds.

With eight teams now ready to battle at the West Bund Art Center, each contender has a different route to the title. The question now is which strength will shine brightest when the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 gets underway.

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Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official Women’s Series 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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SHANGHAI (China) – The field is complete and the stage is set for the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026, with the seedings and pools confirmed for the season-ending showdown on September 5-6.

Eight of the world’s top women’s 3×3 basketball teams will battle for glory at the West Bund Artistic Center, Xuhui District, with the Netherlands entering as the No. 1 seed and Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL) seeded second.

Rapid Bucharest (ROU) and Neftchi SOCAR (AZE) round out the top four, while France (FRA), China (CHN), Beijing (CHN) and Germany (GER) complete the eight-team field.

The draw has produced two intriguing pools, with plenty of firepower spread across both groups.

Pool A features second-seeded Ulaanbaatar Amazons alongside Rapid Bucharest, China and Beijing. The Mongolian side, winners at WS Ulaanbaatar and WS Jinan this season, will headline a pool that also features both of the host nation’s representatives, setting up an intriguing battle for the two spots in the knockout rounds.

Rapid Bucharest will look to challenge the Amazons after also collecting two stop victories at WS Caceres and WS Baku, while China enter as the only other team in the pool to have lifted a winners’ banner this season following their triumph at WS Xiantao.

Beijing, meanwhile, will be looking for their first stop victory of the season, but arrive in Shanghai with 660 tour points — the fourth-highest total in the field — and will have home-court advantage on their side.

An all-European Pool B sees top seeds Netherlands take on Neftchi SOCAR, France and Germany in a loaded group.

The Netherlands, who have won six stops this season, enter as the team to beat on paper. Neftchi have also enjoyed a strong campaign, claiming victories at WS Orleans and WS Marseille, while Germany head into Shanghai fresh from their only stop win of the season at WS Bangkok.

France have consistently challenged for the proverbial top step of the podium and will be looking to finally turn those near-misses into a title in Shanghai, having finished runner-up at WS Orleans, WS Jinan and WS Bordeaux.

With the pools now set, all that remains is for the action to begin in Shanghai, where eight teams will battle for the title and a new champion will be crowned at the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026.

Full Seedings List:

1. Netherlands (NED)
2. Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL)
3. Rapid Bucharest (ROU)
4. Neftchi SOCAR (AZE)
5. France (FRA)
6. China (CHN)
7. Beijing (CHN)
8. Germany (GER)

Pools

Pool A: Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL), Rapid Bucharest (ROU), China (CHN), Beijing (CHN)
Pool B: Netherlands (NED), Neftchi SOCAR (AZE), France (FRA), Germany (GER)

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official Women’s Series 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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SHANGHAI (China) – The field is complete for the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026, with Germany claiming the eighth and final berth following the conclusion of WS Takasaki.

Germany complete the field

Germany (GER) secured the final ticket to the Shanghai Final after Mitsubishi Electric were unable to finish among the top three teams at FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Takasaki 2026.

Mitsubishi entered the final Women’s Series stop with a chance to claim the eighth berth, but their result in Takasaki left them outside the top three places.

As a result, Germany held on to their position in the Women’s Series standings and secured their place at the Shanghai Final.

Germany join the first seven teams that had already punched their tickets to the season finale: Netherlands (NED), Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL), Rapid Bucharest (ROU), Neftchi SOCAR (AZE), France (FRA), China (CHN) and Beijing (CHN). They will converge on Shanghai for the season-ending showdown on September 5-6.

Shanghai ready for the season finale

The completed field brings together a diverse mix of national teams, commercial teams and city teams, setting up an intriguing battle for FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series supremacy.

The Netherlands return to the Final after another strong campaign, while Ulaanbaatar Amazons continue their rise as one of the leading forces on the global 3×3 basketball scene.

Rapid Bucharest and Neftchi SOCAR add further European and international firepower, while France will look to cap their FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series campaign with a strong showing in Shanghai.

The hosts will have two teams to cheer for, with China and Beijing both securing their places in the Final. China moved ahead of France in the standings after competing at WS Takasaki, while Beijing had already secured their qualification.

Germany now complete the eight-team lineup and will look to make the most of their opportunity on the Shanghai stage.

The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 will take place on September 5-6 at the West Bund Art Center in Xuhui District, Shanghai.

It will be the second consecutive year that Shanghai hosts the Women’s Series Final, following Canada’s triumph at the 2025 edition.

The event will also mark the fifth Women’s Series event held in China this season, following Chengdu, Shanghai, Xiantao and Jinan.

FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 Full Team List

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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.

It was played successfully for the first time in international competition at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore and has since benefited from the launch of yearly professional circuits for men and women (World Tour and Women’s Series respectively) as well as national team competitions. 3×3 made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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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