RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil) – Four stops remain before the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Rio de Janeiro Final 2026. Four opportunities to make a statement. And with a place at the season-ending showpiece on the line, the race to Rio is about to intensify.
The FIBA 3×3 World Tour returns to action in Dubai on November 6-7 before heading to Zaisan (November 14-15), Manama (November 20-21) and Hong Kong (November 28-29). These final four stops will shape the field for the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Final, scheduled for December 12-13 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Ub (SRB) currently lead the World Tour Standings with 775 points following another impressive season. The Serbian powerhouse have collected three WT titles this year, including victories in Chengdu, Marseille and Macau, and will look to maintain their position at the top heading into the final stretch.
Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) sit second with 625 points, followed by Liman (SRB) with 535, Baskets Bonn (GER) with 488, Miami (USA) with 485 and Antwerp (BEL) with 450. With several established contenders separated by relatively small margins, the remaining events offer plenty of opportunities for a late-season shake-up.
The battle for the WT Final’s direct qualification places could be even tighter. Skyliners (GER), Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL), Shanghai (CHN) and DeQing (CHN) currently occupy the remaining positions in the Top 10.
However, Toulouse (FRA), Vienna (AUT) and Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU) are right behind DeQing, with just nine points separating the ninth- and 12th-ranked teams. The French and Austrians, though, have no more World Tour stops left on their slate, which opens the door for other teams to potentially catch up. Raudondvaris will see action in Dubai.
Teams like Fuengirola (ESP) and Toronto (CAN) also have chances to accumulate points. The Spanish side will play in Dubai along with Toronto, who will also see action at WT Zaisan, WT Manama and WT Hong Kong. As such, the Canadian team will have multiple opportunities to gain ground. Croatian team Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO) are also hoping to gain more points as they will play in Dubai, Zaisan and Manama.
How teams qualify for Rio
The FIBA 3×3 World Tour Final 2026 will feature 14 teams. The Top 10 teams in the World Tour Standings will qualify directly to the Main Draw, with their places confirmed after WT Hong Kong or earlier if qualification becomes statistically certain.
Three additional teams will qualify based on their number of wins in Pro Events Main Draw games after Hong Kong, excluding the already qualified Top 10. The highest-ranked of these three teams will enter the Main Draw, while the other two will compete in the Play-In. One additional Play-In spot will be allocated to the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Wild Card.
With Dubai, Zaisan, Manama and Hong Kong still to come, the stakes are rising with every stop and each game.
The destination is Rio. The question is which 14 teams will make it there.
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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