The Emirati city’s latest addition to calendar will bring the world’s best 3×3 basketball teams during the final stretch of the season. The event will have ranking points and prize money in the line. Fans in Dubai will witness World Champions, European Champions and Olympians on court, alongside the world’s top ranked teams.

SINGAPORE – Sport Singapore (SportSG) and FIBA have further solidified their partnership to host several international FIBA 3×3 basketball events from 2026 to 2031.

Starting with the Lion City Challenger in June 2026, fans can look forward to two FIBA 3×3 Challenger events and one FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series event each year till 2031. This reflects a shared commitment to further grow the sport in Singapore and cement Singapore’s position as a premier destination for world-class sporting events. Having hosted the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup from 2022 to 2026, and the FIBA Intercontinental Cup from 2023 to 2025, Singapore has built a strong foundation for this expanded partnership.

These events also present invaluable opportunities for Singapore’s national players to compete regularly against top-ranked international athletes on home ground. The experience and exposure are central to SportSG’s efforts to sharpen the skills of our Team Singapore athletes and cultivate the next generation of basketball talent, while broadening the sport’s appeal and raising awareness across the wider community.

Mr Daryl Yeo, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Development) of SportSG said, “Basketball, one of the most popular team sports in Singapore, has witnessed steady growth in recent years. Our Team Singapore athletes have done well in 3×3, putting in outstanding performances at the SEA Games 2025, FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2026 and the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Together with FIBA, we are thrilled to be bringing more world-class 3×3 basketball events to our shores. These new events will provide our Team Singapore athletes competition opportunities to gain more experience against top class international counterparts and provide Singaporeans the opportunity to witness top-level basketball in our backyard. Do drop by for some exciting 3×3 action and to support our athletes.”

Alex Sanchez, Managing Director, FIBA 3×3 “We are proud to bring these events to Singapore and to work alongside Sport Singapore and The Kallang Group to create experiences that inspire fans and give players across the country greater opportunities to grow within the discipline. Singapore continues to build on its strong track record as a host of 3×3 basketball, and we look forward to seeing the discipline celebrated at its best.’’

FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup to Return from 2028

The FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup will also be returning to Singapore in 2028 for another four-year run, building on the strong foundation established since 2022. The event has grown in stature each year, drawing increasing numbers of fans and serving as a key platform for regional competition.

Singapore Gets Ready for FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2027

Riding on the momentum, sports fans can also look forward to the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2027, which will mark the first time the pinnacle event of 3×3 basketball is held in Southeast Asia,. Singapore officially received the hosting rights of the prestigious event following the successful conclusion of the 3×3 World Cup 2026 in Poland where Latvia and United States were crowned the Men’s and Women’s champions.

With Singapore preparing to welcome the world’s top teams in 2027, the community can look forward to catching four FIBA 3×3 events annually. The series of 3×3 basketball events kicks off with the Lion City Challenger on 20 and 21 June 2026. The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series, and the Singapore Challenger will be taking place on 13-14 and 15-16 August respectively. More details about the events will be announced in due course.

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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.

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