Dubai is gearing up to host its first-ever FIBA 3×3 World Tour, bringing the elite professional men’s circuit to Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City.

As many as 14 international teams, including Olympic champions and the sport’s top-ranked contenders, will compete over two days of non-stop basketball on November 6-7, complemented by live entertainment, interactive fan experiences and activities for the whole family.

Entry is free, with advance registration required.

Organised by the Dubai Sports Council, under the supervision of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and in cooperation with the UAE Basketball Association, the event marks the start of a strategic partnership running through 2028.

The Dubai tournament forms part of the 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Tour, the highest level of professional 3×3 competition, and takes place ahead of the season finale in Rio de Janeiro on December 12-13, 2026.

Serbia’s Ub, the world’s top-ranked team and reigning World Tour Final champions, headline the 14-team field.

Fellow Serbian contenders Liman, also a 2026 World Tour title winner, and the Netherlands’ Amsterdam RABOBANK, featuring Olympic champions Worthy de Jong and Dimeo van der Horst, will also challenge for the title, while host team Dubai gives the home crowd a local side to support.

With an elite international field competing across both days, spectators can expect high-stakes clashes and the opportunity to watch Olympic-level talent up close.

Fast-paced format

Featuring basketball at its fastest pace, 3×3 is contested by three players per side on a single hoop over a 10-minute game that concludes immediately if a team reaches 21 points.

Competition opens on Friday (November 6) with the qualifying and pool-stage games, followed on Saturday by the knockout rounds and a Dunk Contest, culminating in the final at 9:05 pm and the official prize ceremony.

Off the court, Festival Bay will host a comprehensive entertainment programme across both days.

First World Tour in Dubai means one thing: STACKED POOLS

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SAN SALVADOR (El Salvador) – Brazil have made a habit of finishing on the proverbial FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup podium. Now, both the men’s and women’s teams are looking to turn that consistency into a championship breakthrough.

The men’s team have collected two silver medals and three bronze medals in FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup history, while the women have claimed three silvers and two bronzes. Neither side has ever finished outside the top three, an impressive record that underlines Brazil’s status as one of the continent’s most consistent 3×3 basketball nations.

But maintaining that standard is one thing. Taking the next step is another.

The men’s squad return with three players from their 2025 lineup: Leo Branquinho, Leandro Da Silva and William Weihermann. Branquinho is particularly important, having played in every edition of the AmeriCup to date. His experience, alongside that of his returning teammates, will be crucial as Brazil look to build on last year’s bronze-medal finish.

The women’s team will also bring back familiar faces, with Gabriela Guimarães and Luana de Souza returning from the 2025 squad. Guimarães has been a consistent presence on the AmeriCup podium, earning bronze in each of her previous two appearances, and she will be expected to help guide the team through another demanding campaign.

The women, however, must first navigate the Qualifying Draw before they can pursue another deep run in the Main Draw. That makes Brazil’s collective experience particularly valuable: the returning players know the demands of the competition, and their leadership could prove decisive when the pressure rises.

Brazil have already established a remarkable record of consistency at the AmeriCup. In San Salvador, the challenge is to finally turn those podium finishes into gold.

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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