WARSAW (Poland) – The landmark 10th edition of the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 delivered record crowds, global visibility and unforgettable moments as Warsaw welcomed more than 100,000 visitors to the 3x3 Village throughout the week, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere in the heart of Warsaw.
Held at Plac Defilad in the shadow of the iconic Palace of Culture and Science, the event brought together 40 teams from 26 countries while showcasing the continued growth and momentum of 3x3 basketball.
Fans turn out in force
All seven evening sessions sold out driving A total of 27,500 spectators attending games inside ‘Arena 3x3’ across the week. Day 4 proved especially memorable, setting a new attendance benchmark for a FIBA 3x3 event as approximately 25,000 people visited the fan village over the course of the day. Interest extended well beyond Poland, with fans from more than 32 countries purchasing tickets for the event.
Bringing the community together
The FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 was more than a sporting event. It was a celebration of basketball culture and community engagement. Throughout the week, the tournament staged a wide range of side tournaments and activations, including a fan festival, youth competitions, university tournaments, district championships, amateur events and commercial competitions. Beyond the elite competition, approximately 1,500 participants took part in side tournaments and community activations, including youth, university, amateur and district competitions. Around 400 children participated in the Warsaw district tournament alone, contributing to the event's lasting impact and legacy.
Global reach across platforms
The event welcomed 110 accredited journalists from around the world. Fans across the globe followed the action through 55 hours of television coverage and an extensive network of broadcast partners covering more than 30 territories with prominent worldwide broadcasters and partners. Initial digital figures indicate that content from the tournament generated more than 150 million views across FIBA 3x3's social media platforms, further underlining the popularity of the discipline on digital and social platforms.
Amplifying the celebration
The event welcomed a diverse group of international and local influencers who helped showcase the excitement of 3x3 basketball to new audiences. International creators including Andrew Wave, Atiga, Ruben Reynes, Lukas Simoner, Rookicks and SBB joined the festivities, while leading Polish influencers and personalities also engaged with fans throughout the week. One of Poland's most recognizable creators, Piotr "Łatwogang" Garkowski, whose charity initiative captured national attention earlier this year, also attended the event, further highlighting the connection between sport, community and social impact.
DUNK MANIA debuts in style
Warsaw also marked the debut of DUNK MANIA, a new team-based dunk competition designed around storytelling, rivalries and social-first entertainment. The inaugural edition saw Team Grabo, captained by hometown hero Piotr "Grabo" Grabowski and featuring Chen "Dunk King" Deng Xing and Dmitry "Smoove" Krivenko, emerge victorious over Team Joel. The innovative format added another layer of entertainment to the final weekend and provided fans with unforgettable moments beyond the competition itself.
Milestone World Cup
As Latvia captured the men's title and USA lifted the women's trophy, the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 reinforced the global appeal and continued growth of 3x3 basketball. From sold-out sessions and community participation to international broadcast reach and strong digital engagement, Warsaw delivered a fitting stage for the 10th edition of the event and another significant milestone. Additional audience, media and digital performance figures will be released following the completion of post-event reporting.
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