Bahrain will host the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manama Masters at The Avenues Bahrain on November 20 and 21, with 16 international teams set to compete in the kingdom’s fourth consecutive edition of the tournament.

Serbian side Ub return to defend their Manama title after establishing themselves as the leading team on the 2026 World Tour.

Ub top the standings with 775 points after winning three Masters titles in Chengdu, Marseille and Macau.

Their closest challengers include Amsterdam Rabobank of the Netherlands, second with 625 points, and fellow Serbian outfit Liman, third with 535.

Germany’s Skyliners and Bahrain’s Seef are also among the participating teams.

Bahrain Finalises Tournament Preparations

HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, vice-president of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) and chairman of the organising committee, said preparations were continuing in coordination with the relevant authorities.

“We are working to complete the technical, organisational and logistical preparations to provide the best possible environment for participating teams and spectators,” he said.

“We look forward to a tournament that combines high-level competition with strong organisation, giving fans the opportunity to watch some of the world’s leading 3×3 basketball teams up close.”

HH Shaikh Isa expressed his appreciation to HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, first deputy chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, chairman of the General Sports Authority and president of the BOC, for his continued support.

He also acknowledged the cooperation of the Ministry of Tourism, led by Minister Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, alongside the tournament’s sponsors and The Avenues Bahrain.

Shaikh Isa added that FIBA’s decision to award Manama hosting rights for a fourth successive year reflected confidence in Bahrain’s ability to stage international competitions.

Played on a half-court with three players per side, 3×3 basketball features a 12-second shot clock and 10-minute games, with the first team to reach 21 points securing victory.