MIES (Switzerland) – The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 marked another major step forward for the global circuit, with a record 25-stop season expanding its international footprint and strengthening connections with fans worldwide.

France (FRA) capped the season by winning the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026, with Laetitia Guapo named MVP. The result gave France their third Women’s Series Final win, following titles in 2019 and 2024.

Digital audience continues to expand year on year

The 2026 digital results continued the strong growth seen across the previous two seasons:

• 90 million views (up from 48.0 million in 2025 | +88%)

• 137.8 million impressions (up from 70.0 million in 2025 | +97%)

• 4.6 million engagements (up from 2.6 million in 2025 | +77%)
  The figures underline the scale of the competition’s digital growth, with views nearly doubling year-on-year and impressions approaching twice the 2025 total.

They also reflect the increasingly global nature of the circuit, with host cities across multiple regions providing distinctive settings and local audiences before the season culminated in Shanghai.

Shanghai Final’s digital reach

The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 provided a strong finish to the season, generating 12.82 million views and 14.43 million impressions across FIBA 3×3’s own channels.

That compares with 5.96 million views and 8.8 million impressions for the 2025 Final, representing increases of approximately 115% in views and 64% in impressions.

The Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 LOC also reported that 70 Chinese media outlets registered on site, while more than 3,600 visitors registered online and attended across the two competition days.

Beyond FIBA 3×3’s own channels, data sourced by the LOC from third-party partners recorded 4.28 million livestream views and 22.78 million topic views across five major local platforms, including CCTV Sports Online. 

The Project Redwings Media Team also activated 15 local creators and influencers, with a combined following of approximately 13.99 million. According to LOC data, their activity generated an estimated 136.6 million impressions.

Shanghai is set to remain home of the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Final through 2028 in partnership with Project Redwings.

Growing global platform

The growth of the Women’s Series has been accompanied by continued development of its commercial and media ecosystem.

Mitsubishi Electric joined the Women’s Series in 2026 through a four-year agreement, becoming the first Japanese company to participate as a commercial team. The partnership added another dimension to a circuit that features commercial teams alongside National Federation teams.

The 2026 season also continued the Women’s Series’ international media distribution, with live coverage available through FIBA 3×3’s official channels and  in China across multiple Shinai Sports platforms, including iQIYI and QiyiguoTV.

“The 2026 season reflects the continued development of the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series as a global competition and platform. The record calendar, growing audience and expanding network of teams, players, host cities and partners demonstrate the value the Series can create across the wider 3×3 basketball ecosystem.” – Alex Sanchez, FIBA 3×3 Managing Director

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series by visiting the official Women’s Series website, where fans can find the latest news, team standings and player statistics.

Fans can also follow 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 discipline’s fast-paced format, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and international competitions.

FIBA

MIES (Switzerland) – The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series returns in 2026 with the world’s top women’s 3×3 basketball players competing across the World before the Shanghai Final.

The season starts in Chengdu (China) on May 1-2, opening the flagship women’s professional circuit. The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series then moves to Manila (Philippines) on May 7-8 and Shanghai (China) on May 16-17 as early momentum builds in Asia.

“The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series continues to set the standard for women’s 3×3 basketball worldwide,” said Alex Sanchez, Managing Director of 3×3 basketball at FIBA. “The competition reflects FIBA’s strong commitment to advancing Women in Basketball and ensuring athletes everywhere have access to international opportunities. In 2026, we will take the energy of 3×3 basketball worldwide, bringing the game closer to communities and creating unforgettable moments for players, organizers and fans.”

Expanded run shapes June schedule

Following the opening Stop in Chengdu, the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series enters a dense June stretch spanning Europe and Asia, beginning in Vienna (Austria) on June 12-13.

The season then travels through Orléans (France) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) before continuing to Sumgait (Azerbaijan), Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) and Poitiers (France) in a cross-continental run that reflects the global footprint of women’s 3×3 basketball.

Summer run across key urban stages

Action resumes in July with stops in Marseille (France) on July 3-4, Marbella (Spain) on July 9-10, Baku (Azerbaijan) on July 18-19 and Batam (Indonesia) on July 23-24.

Asia returns to the spotlight in August as the circuit moves through Tokyo (Japan), Singapore, Bangkok (Thailand) and Takasaki (Japan), alongside European hosts Sea Breeze (Azerbaijan), Bordeaux (France) and Debrecen (Hungary).

Additional stops

After this first announcement, FIBA expects that additional stops will be included in the 2026 season.

Season finale

The season concludes at the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 on September 5-6, where the top teams compete for the season title.

Global platform

The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series remains the premier professional circuit for women’s 3×3 basketball, featuring Olympic athletes, World Cup winners, national team standouts and emerging talents competing on iconic urban stages worldwide.

Already confirmed Host Cities for FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026; more events will be added in forthcoming weeks.

May

• Chengdu (China) – May 1-2

• Manila (Philippines) – May 7-8

• Shanghai (China) – May 16-17

June

• Vienna (Austria) – June 12-14

• Orléans (France) – June 16-17

• Amsterdam (Netherlands) – June 19-21

• Sumgait (Azerbaijan) – June 20-21

• Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) – June 25-26

• Poitiers (France) – June 26-27

July

• Marseille (France) – July 3-4

• Marbella (Spain) – July 9-10

• Baku (Azerbaijan) – July 18-19

• Batam (Indonesia) – July 23-24

August

• Tokyo (Japan) – August 1-2

• Singapore – August 13-14

• Sea Breeze (Azerbaijan) – August 15-16

• Bordeaux (France) – August 19-20

• Bangkok (Thailand) – August 22-23

• Debrecen (Hungary) – August 27-28

• Takasaki (Japan) – August 29-30

Final

Created in 2019, the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series is the number one event on the 3×3 women’s professional circuit. France won the 3×3 Women’s Series in both 2014 and 2019, while Germany claimed the title in 2021, and Canada won in 2022, 2023 and 2025. The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series welcomes National Federations and private teams alike.

More announcements and information will be shared ahead of the season.

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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.

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.

FIBA

MIES (Switzerland) – The FIBA 3×3 World Tour showed no sign of slowing down in 2024 as the competition continues to raise the bar year-on-year reinforcing 3×3 basketball’s position as the world’s fastest growing urban sport.

Over the course of an action-packed season, across 17 iconic 3×3 basketball locations, some of the world’s best players delivered memorable performances which captured the imaginations of fans from every corner of the globe. This translated into unprecedented social media numbers with impressions up by 46.4% from last year to 366 million. Views went up by a staggering 76% to 352 million compared to 2023, while engagements increased to 12 million up from 10 million the previous year.

3×3 basketball’s growing global fanbase was able to watch the FIBA 3×3 World Tour via a record number of broadcast partners reaching more than 150 countries across all five Continents, ensuring no matter where fans were in the world they were able to watch their favourite stars in action.

In the venues, hundreds of thousands of fans delivered festival atmospheres over the course of the season, as sport, music and culture fused together in a way it only does in 3×3. From Bahrain and Abu Dhabi to Amsterdam and the Final in Hong Kong, the players and fans all contributed to an exciting season.

“2024 has been a landmark year for 3×3, again setting new records and capturing hearts worldwide. The growth in fan engagement and reach solidifies 3×3 basketball as the global leader in urban sports. Thanks to our partners and organizers, we’re very pleased to see the sport continue to thrive and inspire,” said Alex Sanchez, Managing Director of FIBA 3×3

It was not just the World Tour where 3×3 basketball excelled in 2024. More than 300 players competed in the pro circuit this year. Meanwhile the 22 Challenger events this year demonstrated the strength and depth of the sport with many new teams knocking at the door of World Tour stardom.

Looking ahead to 2025, fans can expect another thrilling season of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour, with a similar number of events and an exciting opener set to take place in Utsunomiya on April 26-27.

VIENNA (Austria) – Amsterdam Rabobank (NED) won their first FIBA 3×3 World Tour of the season in Vienna after an outstanding performance on June 13-14.

The Dutch navigated a difficult knockout bracket and rose to the occasion in the Final to prevail at the fifth FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop of the 2026 season beating Liman 18-13. Fans packed one of the most iconic venues on the global 3×3 calendar and witnessed another memorable chapter in Vienna’s rich 3×3 basketball history.

The World Tour Final 2024 winners Amsterdam Rabobank faced Utsunomiya Opener 2026 winners Liman in the Final. Led by Bryan Alberts with 8 points, there was no stopping the Dutch. Worthy de Jong contributed 4 points and showcased outstanding defense throughout the game. For Liman, Mihailo Vasic led the scoring with 5 points, but Amsterdam Rabobank secured an 18-13 victory.

After five World Tour stops, Amsterdam Rabobank became the fifth team to win a World Tour event this season, highlighting just how competitive the 2026 World Tour campaign has been.

MVP

Worthy de Jong (Amsterdam Rabobank) was named Most Valuable Player of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Vienna 2026.

The Dutch star played a crucial role throughout the tournament and delivered several standout performances during the knockout rounds. In the Final, he scored 5 points and once again proved why he is one of the game’s biggest stars, finishing the event with 33 points overall.

In the individual contests, Stefan Milivojevic (Liman, SRB) won the Shoot-Out Contest presented by Alfa Romeo, while Jeremiah Walker took home the Red Bull Dunk Contest.

Vienna delivers again

Vienna once again reinforced its reputation as one of the premier destinations on the 3×3 basketball scene.

Known for its passionate fans, vibrant atmosphere and iconic city-center setting, the Austrian capital delivered another unforgettable weekend of 3×3 basketball, hosting not only the World Tour but also the Women’s Series, Nations League and Wheelchair 3×3 basketball competitions.

Final Standings

1. Amsterdam Rabobank (NED)

2. Liman (SRB)

3. Baskets Bonn (GER)

4. Ub (SRB)

5. Skyliners (GER)

6. Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU)

7. Vienna (AUT)

8. Toronto (CAN)

9. Marijampole Mantinga (LTU)

10. Fuengirola (ESP)

11. Crvena Zvezda (SRB)

12. Praia Clube (BRA)

13. Phoenix (USA)

14. Warsaw (POL)

The FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2026 returns next weekend in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from June 19-21.

FIBA

HONGCHEON (Republic of Korea) – Vienna (AUT) captured their first FIBA 3×3 Pro Circuit win of the season in dramatic fashion, edging Cotai WOLFUNITED (MAC) 21-20 in the FIBA 3×3 Hongcheon Challenger 2026 Final on September 19. With the victory, Vienna secured tickets to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Macau 2026, joined on the road to Macau by Cotai WOLFUNITED and Taipei WanBao (TPE).

Vienna Prevail

Vienna navigated a demanding field to reach the Final, overcoming Liberec DEKSTONE (CZE) and Taipei WanBao in pool play before defeating top-ranked Ub (SRB) 21-13 in the Quarter-Finals. They then faced Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO) in the Semi-Finals, where Vienna pulled away late to win 20-14 and book their place in the Final.

Quincy Diggs was instrumental throughout the tournament, combining scoring, rebounding and playmaking to help Vienna complete their run. His performance earned him the MVP award, with Diggs finishing the event with 49.5 total player value, two double-fives, six two-pointers, 10 drives and nine offensive rebounds.

Cotai Falls Short

Cotai WOLFUNITED played through the Qualifying Draw before advancing from a pool that included DeQing (CHN) and Cibona Ph.Classic. After eliminating Lausanne (SUI) 22-21 in an overtime Quarter-Final thriller, Cotai defeated Taipei WanBao 20-17 in the Semi-Finals to reach the Final. They pushed Vienna all the way but fell short.

Final Thriller

In the Final, Vienna established early control. They raced to an 8-4 lead before Cotai responded to level the game at 11-all midway through the contest. Neither side could create separation from there, with the score tied 15-15 with less than four minutes remaining. Toni Blazan’s two-pointer gave Vienna a 20-17 cushion, but Cotai refused to go away. Stanislav Sharov responded with three straight points to bring the game level at 20-20.

With the title and Macau ticket on the line, veteran Nico Kaltenbrunner drove to the basket and converted the game-winning point to seal Vienna’s 21-20 victory. Kaltenbrunner finished with nine points in the Final, while Sharov’s tournament-leading 35 points helped Cotai secure second place and their tickets to WT Macau.

The Reward

The Hongcheon Challenger delivered three tickets to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Macau 2026. Vienna, Cotai WOLFUNITED and Taipei WanBao all earned qualification after finishing in the top three, adding another important chapter to their Pro Circuit 2026 campaigns. Taipei had been unbeaten through pool play and continued their impressive run by defeating Utsunomiya BREX.EXE (JPN) 21-15 in the Quarter-Finals before falling to Cotai in the Semi-Finals.

Final Standings

1. Vienna (AUT) – qualified to WT Macau
2. Cotai WOLFUNITED (MAC) – qualified to WT Macau
3. Taipei WanBao (TPE) – qualified to WT Macau
4. Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO)
5. Lausanne (SUI)

Top Scorers

1. Stanislav Sharov (Cotai WOLFUNITED) – 35 pts
2. Nico Kaltenbrunner (Vienna) – 34 pts
3. Alexander Zuev (Cotai WOLFUNITED) – 33 pts
4. Roko Spaseski (Cibona Ph.Classic) – 31 pts
5. Petar Ivanovic (Taipei WanBao) – 30 pts

What’s Next

Attention now shifts back to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour, with World Tour Deqing 2026 set for September 26-27. The Challenger circuit also returns on the same weekend, with the Mataró Challenger taking place in Spain.

For Vienna, Cotai WOLFUNITED and Taipei WanBao, the next stop is Macau, where their Hongcheon success will be put to the test against many of the world’s leading 3×3 basketbal pro teams.

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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MANAMA. Strahinja Stojacic has been named MVP of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2025 regular season. The number 1 player in the world earned the award after a season where he led Ub to titles in Marseille, Edmonton and Shenzhen, and added wins in Vienna and Hong Kong.

The MVP was decided by fans and players. Stojacic averaged 6.3 points per game, the fifth best mark on the World Tour for players with at least 20 games, and finished as the second top scorer of the season with 307 points.

He topped the player vote with 16%, tied with Skyliners’ Leon Fertig. Henry Caruso finished third with 14%. Stojacic also led the fan vote with 26%, ahead of Paris standout and World Tour Amsterdam winner Paul Djoko on 17%, and Raudondvaris Hoptrans forward Evaldas Dziaugys on 16%.

This is the third time Stojacic wins the World Tour Season MVP after previous honors in 2022 and 2023. The list of past winners includes Dusan Bulut in 2018, Dominique Jones in 2019, Nauris Miezis in 2020, Karlis Lasmanis in 2021, Worthy de Jong in 2024 and Stojacic in 2022, 2023 and 2025.

ANTWERP (Belgium) — The Netherlands are not here simply to defend their FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup crown. They are here to finish the season on top. The reigning champions took another step toward that goal on Day 2 in Antwerp for the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Crelan 2026, overcoming Azerbaijan and Ukraine to advance from Pool A, with Noortje Driessen once again at the heart of their campaign. For the reigning Europe Cup MVP, the formula has been straightforward: bring the physicality, find the rhythm and make every possession count.

The opening test against Azerbaijan was never expected to be simple. The two teams know each other well, with the Netherlands having beaten Azerbaijan in last year’s Europe Cup Final, and Driessen knew the danger the reigning runners-up posed.

“They have a lot of talented players who can make an impact individually,” Driessen said. “We knew we had to be ready from the very start.”

That focus was evident from the opening possession. The Netherlands made physicality a priority and, once their shooting found its range, began to pull away.

“At some point, we started finding our rhythm from beyond the arc and knocking down our two-pointers, which helped us create separation,” Driessen explained.

It was the kind of performance the Dutch will need as the pressure rises. Driessen herself hogged the spotlight with an historic performance against Azerbaijan, putting up 13 points. That tied the single-game record for most points scored by a women’s player in FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup history.

Every game in Pool A carried knockout round consequences, and Ukraine provided another physical challenge in the Netherlands’ final pool game. Driessen knows there are no easy routes at this stage of the competition.

“The stakes are high and there’s a lot of pressure,” she said. “We know we’ll have to earn every result, but we’re confident in our ability to get out of the group and advance to the next stage.”

That confidence is hardly surprising. The Netherlands arrived in Antwerp as defending European champions and one of the most established teams in women’s 3×3 basketball. Driessen, Janis Boonstra, Ilse Kuijt and Evelien Lutje Schipholt have already shared some of the biggest stages in the discipline, and their chemistry remains one of their biggest assets.

However, there is also a sense of occasion. After a long season together, the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup represents the final chance to add another banner to the collection, especially after the disappointment of the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 just a week ago.

“We want to enjoy the final tournament of the season because we’ve had a really good year together,” Driessen said.

Enjoyment, however, does not mean lowering the standards.

“Our goal is to fight for a medal, and we’ll do everything we can to achieve that. We want to finish the season on a high note,” she declared.

The Netherlands have now done their part in the pool phase. The real pressure begins on Sunday.

And if Driessen has her way, the defending champions will still be standing when the medals are decided.

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.

FIBA

ULAANBAATAR (Mongolia) – Miami (USA) are heading back to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour after claiming the FIBA 3×3 Sansar Challenger 2026 title, defeating Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) 18-14 in the Final to secure their second Challenger crown of the season. Amsterdam and Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) also punched their tickets to FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026 after finishing second and third respectively in a high-quality weekend of 3×3 basketball in Mongolia.

The Winner

Miami backed up their status as one of the season’s leading Challenger teams with another composed run to the title.

The Americans swept their Pool B games on Day 1, defeating Zavkhan (MGL) 21-12 before taking down Marijampole MANTINGA (LTU) 21-13. Riley Battin led the way in the opening game with eight points, while James Parrott added seven in the second.

Miami then moved past Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN) 19-14 in the Quarter-Finals, with Battin again leading the charge. In the Semi-Finals, Henry Caruso scored nine as Miami ended Lausanne’s (SUI) impressive run with a 21-14 win.

The Runner-up

Amsterdam RABOBANK delivered another strong Challenger performance to finish second and earn their ticket to Deqing.

The Dutch side opened with a 22-13 victory over Bayangol (MGL) before falling to Lausanne 16-14 in overtime. They then produced one of the tournament’s biggest results by defeating No. 2 seed Liman (SRB) 22-13 in the Quarter-Finals.

Amsterdam edged Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy 21-19 in a thrilling Semi-Final, with Bryan Alberts hitting the decisive two-pointer after Delgernyam Davaasambuu had tied the game at 19-all inside the final 15 seconds.

The Final

Miami took control early against Amsterdam in the Final, racing to a 6-2 lead before extending their advantage to 14-8 midway through the contest.

Amsterdam struggled to establish the rhythm that had carried them through the knockout rounds, and Miami remained firmly in control at 17-12 with one minute remaining. The Americans closed out the 18-14 victory to claim the Sansar win, with Battin finishing as their leading scorer in the Final with eight points.

The victory gives Miami their second Challenger title of the 2026 season and another major boost heading into the World Tour.

The Reward

The biggest prize was not only the Sansar banner but three coveted tickets to FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026. Miami earned the top spot. They will be joined in China by Amsterdam RABOBANK and Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy. The Mongolian side advanced to the Semi-Finals before falling narrowly to Amsterdam, then secured third place and the final Deqing ticket.

For Miami, it is another reward for a consistently strong 2026 campaign. For Amsterdam and Ulaanbaatar, the Sansar result delivers a place on the World Tour stage.

MVP

Miami’s James Parrott was named MVP after another influential all-around performance. Parrott finished with 42.8 total player value, while leading the tournament in highlights, key assists and dunks. He also ranked second in blocks and third in drives, underlining his impact across every facet of the game.

Final Standings:

1. Miami (USA) – qualified to WT Deqing
2. Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) – qualified to WT Deqing
3. Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) – qualified to WT Deqing
4. Lausanne (SUI)
5. Liman (SRB)

Top Scorers:

1. Bryan Alberts (Amsterdam RABOBANK) – 38 pts
2. Riley Battin (Miami) – 35 pts
3. Titouan Vannay (Lausanne) – 31 pts
4. Henry Caruso (Miami) – 29 pts
5. Anand Ariunbold (Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy) – 25 pts

What’s Next

Attention now shifts away from the Challenger circuit, with the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup 2026 taking place in Antwerp, Belgium this week before the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup 2026 tips off in Wuhan, China next week.

The Challenger circuit returns on September 18-19 with the Hongcheon Challenger, followed by the Phoenix Challenger on September 19-20. The FIBA 3×3 World Tour then heads to Deqing, China on September 26-27, where Miami, Amsterdam RABOBANK and Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy will take their places among the world’s best.

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.

FIBA

3×3 basketball is not a simple variation of the traditional game; it is faster, more intense, and more spectacular. This format has gained worldwide recognition, made its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, and continues to grow its global audience. At national team level, the premier competition remains the FIBA 3×3 World Cup.

From June 1 to June 7, 2026, the tournament will be held in Warsaw, Poland. It will be the first time the country hosts the FIBA 3×3 World Cup, with Warsaw selected by FIBA as the host city.

The event will go beyond a traditional sports competition, becoming a city-wide festival that brings elite basketball, street culture, and a lively atmosphere together in the heart of Warsaw.

All games will be played on an outdoor court, keeping the action close to fans and turning each match into an open-air experience surrounded by the energy of the city.

Format & participants  

The FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026 will feature 40 teams: 20 men’s and 20 women’s national squads. From June 1 to June 4, the group stage will determine the playoff matchups. The knockout stage follows from June 5 to June 7, when the competition reaches its highest intensity. Every loss means elimination, while every win brings teams closer to the final. The tournament concludes on June 7 with the gold medal games in both categories.

The current world champions are Spain in the men’s tournament and the Netherlands in the women’s. Both will defend their titles, but competition in 3×3 basketball remains highly unpredictable.

The format leaves little space between favorites and underdogs; even established names from traditional basketball are not guaranteed success in the 3×3 game.

1xBet as the official tournament partner

1xBet is among the partners of the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026, continuing its long-standing involvement in major international sports sponsorships.

The brand’s presence at tournaments like this reflects a clear strategy of staying close to top-level competition. For its audience, it means full coverage of the event: previews, live broadcasts, updated betting lines across key matchups.

Partners of the brand should also take note of the upcoming tournament. 1xPartners offers opportunities to monetize traffic around one of the most high-profile sporting events of early summer. The FIBA 3×3 World Cup attracts a global audience, creating strong potential for affiliates within the partner program.

Why watch this tournament?

3×3 basketball is very different from the traditional game: games last 10 minutes (or until a team reaches 21 points), and the shot clock is just 12 seconds. There’s little time for slow build-ups or tactical pauses, and leads can disappear quickly, which makes upsets common.

The discipline also allows much more physical contact than standard basketball, requiring players to be versatile and constantly involved on both ends of the court. Together with the close proximity of fans to the court, the viewing experience becomes genuinely unforgettable.

Today, 3×3 is a fully established Olympic sport with its own rankings and professional players. The FIBA 3×3 World Cup sits at the top of the system, and in early June, Warsaw will host the world’s best teams to decide who leads the game right now.

Stay with 1xBet to feel part of the global basketball celebration!

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