WUHAN (China) – The next generation of 3x3 basketball stars is ready to take center stage, and fans can watch the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup 2026 live on the official FIBA 3x3 YouTube channel with a membership.
The seventh edition of the U23 World Cup brings together 20 men’s and 20 women’s national basketball teams in Wuhan from September 15-19, with five days of high-intensity 3x3 basketball on the way.
For fans who want to follow the action live, YouTube membership provides access to the games as they happen.
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Once each competition day is over, the recorded games will become available to everyone on the official FIBA 3x3 YouTube channel, giving fans another opportunity to catch the action and relive the biggest moments from Wuhan.
With defending champions Lithuania returning on the men's side and Netherlands looking to repeat on the women's side, alongside hosts China and emerging talents from around the world, there will be plenty to watch throughout the tournament.
Broadcast Partners
Broadcaster | Territory |
La Chaine L’Equipe | France |
Telekom | Germany |
TV Arena | Serbia |
CCTV* | China |
IQYI | China |
TrueVision | Thailand |
SPOTV | Philippines, Indonesia |
ON TIME Sports | Egypt |
OKKO | Russia |
Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting | 30 territories in Pacific Islands |
CBC | Canada |
beIN Sports | USA / Canada |
Unbeaten Channel | Worldwide |
Olympic Channel | Worldwide |
*CCTV coverage starts from the quarter-finals on CCTV5.
Don't miss the next generation. Become a FIBA 3x3 YouTube member and watch the U23 World Cup live.
Stay Connected
Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3x3 Cups tournaments throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official FIBA 3x3 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 3x3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.
Want to learn more about 3x3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3x3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3x3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.
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