BANGKOK (Thailand) – The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 heads to Thailand on August 22-23, with a loaded 16-team field set to battle for valuable Race to the Final points in Bangkok.

Leading the way are top seeds Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL), who arrive as one of the benchmark teams of the 2026 season. The Mongolian powerhouse has already captured two Women’s Series titles this year and sits atop the overall standings, with Khulan Onolbaatar once again leading the charge.

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Onolbaatar is coming off a third-place finish at the most recent FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series stop in Singapore and remains one of the faces of the circuit this season. She will look to guide the Amazons back to the top of the proverbial podium in Bangkok, where they open Pool A against Kenya (KEN) and Slovenia (SLO).

Canada (CAN) enter as the No. 2 seed and will be looking to rediscover their winning form. The reigning FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Final 2025 champions have shown their quality throughout the season, with Paige Crozon coming off a fifth-place finish at the WS Tokyo stop. A strong showing from Crozon and Canada could put them in position to claim their second stop title of the season.

Canada face Australia (AUS) and Madagascar (MAD) in Pool B, setting up one of the weekend’s most intriguing groups. Australia, seeded seventh, have already won two stops this season and will be led by Alex Wilson, who returned to 3×3 basketball action in Singapore as the Gangurrus finished sixth.

Third seeds China (CHN) also arrive with plenty of firepower. Yang Hengyu has been among the leading rebounders on the circuit this season, collecting 123 total rebounds, and will be looking to build on China’s seventh-place finish at WS Singapore. China will begin their Bangkok campaign in Pool C alongside sixth seeds Mitsubishi Electric (JPN) and the winner of Qualifying Draw A.

Mitsubishi Electric have already shown how close they are to breaking through for a first FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series title. After finishing fifth in Singapore, the Japanese side will once again rely on Fuyuko Takahashi, who came close to lifting the winner’s banner at the WS Tokyo stop earlier in August.

Germany (GER), seeded fourth, headline Pool D alongside host nation Thailand (THA) and the winner of Qualifying Draw B. Germany are eighth in the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 standings and remain in search of their first stop title of the season, making Bangkok another important opportunity to close the gap on the leading contenders.

Marie Reichert will be one to watch for the Germans after a disappointing 12th-place finish at WS Sea Breeze. The experienced forward and Paris 2024 gold medalist will be determined to help Germany bounce back and make a deep run.

Thailand, meanwhile, will have home support behind them as they look to turn familiarity into a breakthrough. Seeded fifth, the hosts are led by Supavadee Kunchuan, who is coming off a ninth-place finish in Singapore. Thailand will be chasing their first FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series title of the season, but face a difficult opening group alongside Germany and one of the qualifying teams.

The two remaining Main Draw spots will be decided through the Qualifying Draw, with Poland (POL), Brazil (BRA) and Croatia (CRO) competing for one ticket, while New Zealand (NZL), Singapore (SGP) and Chonburi (THA) battle for the other.

That makes the Qualifying Draw particularly significant, with Poland bringing the highest seed of the six teams. Brazil and Croatia will have to navigate a tough three-team group, while New Zealand, Singapore and home side Chonburi will also have their sights set on joining the Main Draw.

Full Seedings List:

1. Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL)
2. Canada (CAN)
3. China (CHN)
4. Germany (GER)
5. Thailand (THA)
6. Mitsubishi Electric (JPN)
7. Australia (AUS)
8. Kenya (KEN)
9. Slovenia (SLO)
10. Madagascar (MAD)
11. Poland (POL)
12. New Zealand (NZL)
13. Singapore (SGP)
14. Brazil (BRA)
15. Croatia (CRO)
16. Chonburi (THA)

Pools

Qualifying Draw A: Poland (POL), Brazil (BRA), Croatia (CRO)
Qualifying Draw B: New Zealand (NZL), Singapore (SGP), Chonburi (THA)

Main Draw

Pool A: Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL), Kenya (KEN), Slovenia (SLO)
Pool B: Canada (CAN), Australia (AUS), Madagascar (MAD)
Pool C: China (CHN), Mitsubishi Electric (JPN), QD A
Pool D: Germany (GER), Thailand (THA), QD B

With the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 just a few stops away, every point carries added importance. Bangkok is the 22nd stop of the expanded 2026 Women’s Series, with only WS Debrecen and WS Takasaki remaining before the season-ending tournament in Shanghai on September 5-6.

The Amazons will arrive as the team to beat, but with Canada, China, Germany, Thailand, Mitsubishi Electric and Australia all capable of making a deep run, Bangkok promises another wide-open battle on the road to Shanghai.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official Women’s Series 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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TOKYO (Japan) – The Netherlands (NED) captured their third FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series stop title of the 2026 season after defeating hometown favorites Mitsubishi Electric (JPN) 21-16 in an entertaining Final at the Tokyo Stop on August 2. Behind a spectacular shooting display from tournament MVP Ilse Kuijt, the Dutch completed an unbeaten campaign to claim the season’s first three-stop champion’s crown, while Mitsubishi Electric delighted the home crowd with an inspired run to their first Women’s Series Final of the year.

The Winner

The Netherlands once again demonstrated why they remain among the elite teams on the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series circuit.

After sweeping Pool C with convincing victories over Takasaki (JPN) and Beijing (CHN), the Dutch continued their impressive form in the knockout rounds, comfortably defeating Netherlands U25 (NED) before overcoming a resilient Japan (JPN) side in the Semi-Finals.

Their toughest test came in the Final against a fearless Mitsubishi Electric team, but Kuijt’s experience and shot-making ultimately proved decisive. The victory gives the Netherlands their third Women’s Series stop title of the season, which is the most by any team so far, and moves them into the top five of the Race to the Final standings.

The Runner-up

Mitsubishi Electric produced their finest FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series performance of the season to reach a memorable Final on home soil.

After advancing from Pool B alongside Canada (CAN), the Japanese side caught fire on Day 2, upsetting France U25 (FRA) behind a remarkable individual display from Fuyuko Takahashi before edging Beijing in a thrilling Semi-Final.

Although they ultimately fell short against the Netherlands, Mitsubishi Electric announced themselves as genuine contenders with a fearless brand of 3×3 basketball that thrilled the crowd inside the the Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium throughout the weekend.

The Final

The Final lived up to expectations, with Mitsubishi Electric matching the Netherlands possession for possession during the opening stages.

The Dutch held only a narrow 9-8 advantage midway through the contest before Kuijt began to take over. A two-pointer sparked a decisive scoring run that extended the lead to 15-11 with less than four minutes remaining.

Mitsubishi Electric refused to back down, though, battling back to within a single point at 17-16 entering the closing minutes. But once again Kuijt delivered when it mattered most, knocking down the game’s final four points — including another long-range bomb — to seal a 21-16 victory and the Tokyo title.

Road to the Final

The knockout stage delivered plenty of drama as several favorites fell before Championship Sunday reached its climax.

Beijing produced arguably the tournament’s biggest upset in the Quarter-Finals, eliminating top seeds Neftchi SOCAR (AZE) 20-17 behind a balanced offensive effort led by Wu TongTong. Mitsubishi Electric then stunned France U25 18-11 as Fuyuko Takahashi erupted for 12 points — outscoring the entire French team on her own.

Japan added another upset by edging Canada 19-18 thanks to a 10-point performance from Miku Takahashi, while the Netherlands comfortably defeated Netherlands U25 21-10 to complete the Semi-Finals lineup.

Mitsubishi Electric’s dream run continued in the Semi-Finals as Takahashi once again led the way with eight points, including three two-pointers, in a thrilling 21-19 victory over Beijing to reach the team’s first Women’s Series Final of the season.

The Netherlands, meanwhile, were pushed hard by Japan before prevailing 15-11 in a defensive battle, setting up the championship showdown against the tournament’s surprise finalists.

The Reward

The Tokyo Stop offered another valuable haul of Women’s Series points as teams continue their push toward qualification for the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final.

The Netherlands strengthened their position among the season’s leading contenders with another title, while Mitsubishi Electric, Japan and Beijing all earned significant momentum following their impressive performances in Tokyo.

MVP

Ilse Kuijt was named FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Tokyo 2026 MVP after starring throughout the tournament.

The Dutch sharpshooter led the event with a tournament-best 50.6 player value, 41 total points, 13 made two-pointers, and four blocks. She saved her best for the Final, exploding for 13 points, including four shots from beyond the arc, to guide the Netherlands to another Women’s Series crown.

Final Standings

1. Netherlands (NED)
2. Mitsubishi Electric (JPN)
3. Japan (JPN)
4. Beijing (CHN)
5. Canada (CAN)
6. Neftchi SOCAR (AZE)
7. France U25 (FRA)
8. Netherlands U25 (NED)
9. Takasaki (JPN)
10. United States (USA)
11. Romania (ROU)
12. Singapore (SGP)
13. Philippines (PHI)
14. Lion City (SGP)
15. Indonesia (INA)
16. Vietnam (VIE)

What’s Next

The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series continues on August 8-9 with the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series CS Rapid 2026 in Bucharest, Romania, where the world’s best teams will once again battle for valuable Race to the Final points. After another tournament filled with upsets, breakout performances and elite shot-making, the chase for the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 crown promises to become even more competitive as the season enters a decisive stretch.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official Women’s Series 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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