BANGKOK (Thailand) – The FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup returns for its second edition as the world’s top national teams gather for three days of elite 3x3 basketball in Bangkok.
After a successful debut in 2025, the tournament once again brings together continental champions, Olympic medallists and top-ranked teams for one of the most competitive events on the international calendar.
Here’s everything you need to know before the action tips off.
When and where
The FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup 2026 will take place March 13-15, 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Games will be played at centralwOrld Square, a city-center venue that hosted the inaugural edition and will again provide the stage for elite halfcourt competition.
Fans in Bangkok can attend the event free of charge, adding to the festival atmosphere surrounding the competition.
What is the Champions Cup?
The FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup is a global national-team competition featuring many of the world’s top 3x3 basketball programs.
The tournament includes 16 teams -- eight men’s and eight women’s teams -- representing continental champions, top-ranked nations and the host country.
Launched in 2025, the event quickly established itself as a key international tournament early in the 3x3 basketball season, bringing together many of the discipline’s biggest stars.
Competition format
Each tournament begins with two pools of four teams.
Teams play a round-robin within their pool
The top two teams advance to the semifinals
Semifinal winners advance to the final, while the losing teams compete for third-place
This format ensures a high-intensity schedule with every game carrying significant weight.
What’s at stake?
The stakes go beyond the trophy.
The men’s and women’s champions will qualify directly for:
FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2027
FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup 2027
The Cups-based Olympic Qualification Tournament for LA 2028
These qualification opportunities make the Champions Cup an important milestone on the pathway toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Pools
MEN
Pool A: Serbia, Lithuania, Spain, Thailand
Pool B: United States, Netherlands, Australia, Madagascar
Defending champions Serbia headline the field after winning the inaugural title in 2025. They will face strong challengers including Olympic gold medallists Netherlands, continental champions Lithuania and Australia, and FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2025 winners United States.
WOMEN
Pool A: Netherlands, United States, Australia, Madagascar
Pool B: Spain, Canada, Azerbaijan, Thailand
Defending champions Canada return alongside elite contenders such as Spain, Netherlands and United States, setting up a highly competitive women’s tournament.
In the men’s tournament, Serbia remain the benchmark in international 3x3 basketball and will arrive in Bangkok looking to defend their Champions Cup crown.
However, the competition will be fierce. The Netherlands, Paris 2024 Olympic gold medallists, are always among the most dangerous teams on the circuit. FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2025 winners Spain are also lurking, while the United States and Lithuania both bring depth and physicality.
The women’s draw features several realistic contenders. Defending champions Canada will attempt to repeat, but Spain, Netherlands, United States and Australia all have the experience and talent to challenge for the crown.
Players to watch
The Champions Cup will showcase many of the world’s best 3x3 basketball players. Look out for standout performers from across the spectrum of teams.
On the men's side, last year's Champions Cup Men's MVP, Stefan "The Gladiator" Milivojevic will look to entertain the crowds and lead Serbia once again. USA's Justin "Just Incredible" Pierce is also one to watch, as is 3x3 Basketball Paris 2024 Olympics MVP "Hype" Worthy de Jong of Netherlands. Don't forget, too, that Spain have FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2025 Men's MVP Guim Expósito back in the fold.
FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2024 Women's MVP Paige Crozon is here to help Canada's title defense alongside last year's Champions Cup Women's MVP Saicha Grant-Allen. Out to thwart their repeat hopes will be FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2025 Women's MVP Noortje Driessen and Spanish 3x3 stalwart Sandra Ygueravide, USA also have a gold medalist, with Allisha Gray, who won gold in Tokyo 2020.
Where to watch
Fans around the world can follow the action through FIBA 3x3’s digital platforms, with games streamed live on the official FIBA 3x3 YouTube channel.
Live coverage, highlights and behind-the-scenes content will also be available across FIBA 3x3 social media channels throughout the tournament.
Ready for Bangkok
With elite national teams, Olympic qualification stakes and a world-class urban setting, the FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup 2026 promises another high-energy showcase for international 3x3 basketball.
Bangkok is set for three days of fast-paced halfcourt action as the world’s best teams compete for early-season supremacy.
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