LAUSANNE (Switzerland) - One of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour's longest-running stops is back. Lausanne is ready to welcome the world's best 3x3 basketball players for the 13th edition of the event on August 14-15.
With a loaded field, a familiar lakeside setting and plenty of unfinished business among the contenders, the stage is set for another memorable weekend in the Olympic Capital.
Here's everything you need to know before the action gets underway.
Where is the event?
The FIBA 3x3 World Tour Lausanne 2026 will take place at Place de la Navigation, in the Ouchy district on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Ouchy is one of Lausanne's most popular lakeside areas, known for its waterfront promenades, parks, gardens and views across Lake Geneva. It also puts the FIBA 3x3 World Tour close to another defining part of the city's identity: its connection to the Olympic Movement.
Lausanne has been known as the Olympic Capital since 1994 and has been home to the International Olympic Committee since 1915. The Olympic Museum and Olympic Park are also located nearby, making Lausanne a natural setting for one of 3x3 basketball's biggest international competitions.
When is it?
The action takes place across Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15.
🔸 Friday, August 14: Qualifying Draw & Pool Games
🔸 Saturday, August 15: World Tour Finals
The competition will build from the opening qualifying games and pool battles on Friday toward the knockout stages and title decider on Saturday.
Who are the teams?
Fourteen teams are set to compete in Lausanne, with some of the biggest names on the FIBA 3x3 World Tour joined by the hometown Lausanne side and international challengers from across the globe.
Liman (SRB) arrive as the No. 1 seed after a strong run of form, while Antwerp (BEL) are seeded second and Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU) third.
The top four are completed by Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL), with Baskets Bonn (GER), Vienna (AUT), Bordeaux (FRA) and Valencia Basket (ESP) rounding out the top eight.
Pools:
Qualifying Draw A: Phoenix (USA), Utrecht (NED), Novi Zagreb Ph.Classic (CRO)
Pool A: Liman (SRB), Valencia Basket (ESP), Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO) Pool B: Antwerp (BEL), Bordeaux (FRA), Lausanne (SUI) Pool C: Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU), Vienna (AUT), Shibuya (JPN) Pool D: Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL), Baskets Bonn (GER), QD A
(See the Full Team Seedings list for more information)
How does the competition work?
The Lausanne field features 14 teams, with three teams entering the Qualifying Draw for one place in the Main Draw.
The Qualifying Draw winner joins the 12 directly seeded teams in the pool phase, where the 13 teams are divided into four pools of three.
Teams will battle within their respective pools, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the Quarter-Finals.
From there, it's win-or-go-home.
The Quarter-Finals lead into the Semi-Finals and ultimately the Final, where one team will be crowned the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Lausanne 2026 champion.
With a short, intense format and every possession carrying greater weight as the weekend progresses, there is little room for error.
Who won last year?
Ub (SRB) were crowned champions in WT Lausanne 2025, defeating Miami (USA) in the Final. Lugano HANDONG (SUI) completed the podium in third place.
Ub's victory continued the strong Serbian presence in Lausanne, with the city having also hosted title runs from Novi Sad and other Serbian teams throughout its World Tour history.
The 2026 field will now look to add their names to a roll of honor that stretches back more than a decade.
Which players should you watch?
There will be plenty of star power on show, but several players arrive in Lausanne with particularly compelling storylines.
Stefan Milivojevic (Liman) enters after helping Liman win the FIBA 3x3 Darkhan Challenger 2026, where he was also named MVP. As the No. 1 seed, Liman will expect him to bring that form to the World Tour stage.
Jonaes Foerts (Antwerp) has already led Antwerp to a Challenger title in Batam City, but the team is still looking for their first World Tour stop win of the season. After seventh-place finishes in Hanchuan and Uenohara, Lausanne presents an opportunity to reset.
Evaldas Džiaugys (Raudondvaris Hoptrans) will be looking to take the next step after Raudondvaris finished runner-up at WT Marseille 2026. Fresh off a third-place finish at the FISE Birmingham Challenger, he could be central to their title push.
Nauris Miezis (Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy) remains one of 3x3 basketball's most recognizable stars and is still chasing his first World Tour stop victory of the season. Lausanne marks his third FIBA 3x3 WT appearance of the campaign.
Denzel Agyeman (Baskets Bonn) already knows what it takes to win on the World Tour after helping Baskets Bonn capture WT Amsterdam 2026. He will be looking to help the German side bounce back from an eighth-place finish at FISE Birmingham.
Nico Kaltenbrunner (Vienna) arrives with a recent 3x3 Tour Austria Final title, but Vienna are still searching for a breakthrough on the Pro Circuit. They have yet to finish higher than third at a Challenger or World Tour stop this season.
Alex Vialaret (Bordeaux) brings valuable FIBA 3x3 World Cup experience and the versatility to impact the game both from the perimeter and around the basket. His all-around game could be important for Bordeaux's title ambitions.
Iván Aurrecoechea (Valencia Basket) will provide a physical presence in the middle as Valencia make their first World Tour appearance of the season. If he can control the paint and create second-chance opportunities, Valencia could be a dangerous opponent.
(See the Full Players list for more)
Why does Lausanne matter?
There is plenty of history behind this stop. The 2026 edition marks Lausanne's 13th time hosting a FIBA 3x3 World Tour event, making it one of the competition's most established destinations.
The stop's history dates back to 2013, when Kranj (SLO) won the inaugural Lausanne event. Since then, the city has welcomed some of 3x3's most successful teams, including Novi Sad (SRB), Ub, Liman, Antwerp, Paris (FRA) and NY Harlem (USA).
Lausanne has also developed a strong connection with the local game. Home teams have repeatedly made deep runs, with Lausanne finishing runner-up in both 2022 and 2023.
Now, with the city once again serving as a meeting point for elite 3x3 basketball and the Olympic Movement, Lausanne remains a fitting stage for the world's best.
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Stay Connected
Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3x3 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 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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