POITIERS (France) – A loaded field featuring established contenders, national teams and rising challengers will take center stage at the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Poitiers 2026 at the Place du Maréchal Leclerc on June 26-27.

Neftchi SOCAR (AZE) arrive as the top seed after a strong start to the season and will be eager to add another statement performance to their growing résumé. The Azerbaijani side headlines a competitive lineup packed with teams capable of making a deep run.

Seeded second is Canada (CAN), who continue to be among the most consistent forces on the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series. They will be joined by third-seeded Amsterdam (NED), a squad that has emerged as one of the most dangerous teams on this season thanks to their trademark blend of skill, speed and shot-making.

Rapid Bucharest (ROU) enter as the fourth seed and will be looking to build on their encouraging performances this season, while Australia (AUS) round out the top five as they seek another FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series win in 2026.

Poland (POL) and Beijing (CHN) are seeded sixth and seventh respectively, bringing plenty of experience and firepower to the competition. Host nation France (FRA) will have home support behind them as the eighth seed, determined to make a memorable run in front of their fans.

Ottawa, Ontario (CAN) lead the remaining teams as the ninth seed, followed by Hungary (HUN) and Egypt (EGY), both of whom have shown they can challenge higher-seeded opponents on their day.

Rome, Rome (ITA) and Paris Région IDF (FRA) add further depth to the field, while Benin (BEN), Azerbaijan (AZE) and Uganda (UGA) complete the lineup and will aim to make their mark against some of the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series’ biggest names.

With proven contenders, emerging teams and national squads all in the mix, Poitiers is set to provide another exciting chapter in the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026.

Full Seedings List:

1. Neftchi SOCAR (AZE)
2. Canada (CAN)
3. Amsterdam (NED)
4. Rapid Bucharest (ROU)
5. Australia (AUS)
6. Poland (POL)
7. Beijing (CHN)
8. France (FRA)
9. Ottawa, Ontario (CAN)
10. Hungary (HUN)
11. Egypt (EGY)
12. Rome, Rome (ITA)
13. Paris Région IDF (FRA)
14. Benin (BEN)
15. Azerbaijan (AZE)
16. Uganda (UGA)

Pools

Qualifying Draw

Qualifying Draw A: Egypt (EGY), Benin (BEN), Azerbaijan (AZE)
Qualifying Draw B: Rome, Rome (ITA), Paris Région IDF (FRA), Uganda (UGA)

Main Draw

Pool A: Neftchi SOCAR (AZE), France (FRA), Ottawa, Ontario (CAN)
Pool B: Canada (CAN), Beijing (CHN), Hungary (HUN)
Pool C: Amsterdam (NED), Poland (POL), QD A
Pool D: Rapid Bucharest (ROU), Australia (AUS), QD B

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