RIMINI (Italy) – FIBA and MotoGP will stage a 3x3 basketball showcase in Rimini on September 9, ahead of the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera. The event brings together MotoGP riders, 3x3 basketball players, content creators and fans for an evening of sport and entertainment.
The FIBA 3x3 MotoGP Showcase, taking place at Piazzale Kennedy, will feature a dunk exhibition followed by a 3x3 basketball game starring MotoGP riders, FIBA 3x3 players, and special guests. Activities will begin at 17:30 CET with premium entertainment and non-stop music. The exhibition game will then see leading MotoGP riders step onto the half-court alongside players and personalities from the world of 3x3 basketball. Confirmed MotoGP participants include 2026 MotoGP title challenger Marco Bezzecchi, race winner Franco Morbidelli and two-time MotoGP World Champion Francesco Bagnaia. Franco Morbidelli will lead his team against a squad featuring Marco Bezzecchi and Pecco Bagnaia. Other confirmed players include 3x3 basketball player Giorgio Di Bonaventura and content creator Luca Campolunghi, with more names to be announced closer to the competition.
Alex Sanchez, FIBA 3x3 Managing Director, said: "Bringing together MotoGP riders, 3x3 basketball players and creators for this event creates a unique opportunity to unite two dynamic sports communities and introduce 3x3 basketball to new fans in an exciting setting. We are delighted to collaborate with MotoGP on this showcase in Rimini."
Kelly Brittain, Managing Director, Global Marketing, MotoGP: "We're excited to work with FIBA for this 3x3 event, bringing together basketball and MotoGP. It'll be great entertainment for everyone who can go and enjoy the show just ahead of the San Marino GP, kicking off the weekend's celebrations in style."
Further details will be announced in due course.
### About FIBA 3x3 Exciting, urban and innovative, 3x3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the world’s number one urban team sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court. With a yearly professional circuit for men and women (World Tour and Women’s Series, respectively) and national-team competitions. 3x3 made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games. For further information about 3x3, visit fiba3x3.basketball, FIBA 3x3 accounts on Douyin, Facebook, Instagram, Sina Weibo, Tencent, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter, Youku and YouTube or contact 3x3@fiba.basketball.
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