MIES (Switzerland) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that Tokyo and Shanghai will host the Olympic Q-Series events featuring 3×3 basketball on the road to the LA28 Olympic Games.

The Olympic Q-Series is the final qualification pathway for 3×3 basketball at LA28, bringing together elite athletes across multiple urban sports in a festival-style format. Tokyo will stage its event from May 4-7, 2028, while Shanghai will follow from May 11-14, 2028.

In Tokyo, 3×3 basketball will be contested alongside BMX Freestyle, Sport Climbing and Skateboarding. Shanghai will host 3×3 basketball together with Beach Volleyball, BMX Freestyle and Sport Climbing.

The expanded Olympic Q-Series is part of the IOC’s vision to showcase urban and youth-focused sports in a shared, fan-friendly environment. For 3×3 basketball, the road to LA28 includes qualification through the FIBA 3×3 Federation Rankings, the Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (Universality and Ranking), and the Olympic Q-Series. Together, these pathways will determine the teams that earn their place at the LA28 Olympic Games.

The inclusion of Tokyo and Shanghai also highlights two cities that have played significant roles in the continued growth of 3×3 basketball. Tokyo hosted the sport’s Olympic debut at the Tokyo Olympic Games, while Shanghai has established itself as one of the leading destinations on the FIBA 3×3 World Tour and Women’s Series calendars.

1 ticket per gender to the Los Angeles 28 Olympics will be available in each Olympic Qualifier Series Tournament.

More information on the LA28 qualification system for 3×3 basketball is available at FIBA3x3.com.

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About FIBA 3×3

Exciting, urban and innovative, 3×3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the world’s number one urban team sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court.

It was played successfully for the first time in international competition at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore and has since benefited from the launch of yearly professional circuits for men and women (World Tour and Women’s Series respectively) as well as national team competitions. 3×3 made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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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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TORONTO (July 30, 2026) – Canada Basketball announced today the roster that will represent Canada at the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series stop in Tokyo, Japan, taking place August 1-2.

Canada enters the tournament as the No. 2 seed and has been drawn into Pool B alongside Mitsubishi Electric (JPN) and Romania. Round-robin play begins Saturday, August 1, against Romania at 3:50 a.m. ET, followed by Mitsubishi Electric (JPN) at 5:50 a.m. ET. All games will be streamed live on CBC Gem and FIBA 3×3’s YouTube channel.

Returning to the roster are Paige Crozon, Katherine Plouffe, Merissah Russell and Cassandra Brown, who helped Canada finish runner-up at the Marseille stop earlier this month. Crozon, Plouffe and Russell all finished among the tournament’s top five in player value, while Brown played a key role in Canada’s semifinal win over France, shooting a perfect 100 per cent from the field. The group will look to build on that performance and make another run to the final in Tokyo.

Daniel Ferguson returns as head coach after guiding Canada to a Women’s Series title in Shanghai in May, as well as titles in Edmonton, Bordeaux, and Shanghai in the 2025 Women’s Series season.

3×3 Senior Women’s National Team

Cassandra Brown – Vernon, B.C. 

Paige Crozon – Humboldt, Sask.

Katherine Plouffe – Edmonton, Alta.

Merissah Russell – Ottawa, Ont.

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