BRASILIA (Brazil) – The race for precious FIBA 3x3 World Tour tickets continues at the FIBA 3x3 Brasilia Challenger 2026 on May 29-30, with a loaded field arriving at Shopping Pátio Brasil for the sixth FIBA 3x3 Challenger stop of the 2026 Pro Circuit. With the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 in Warsaw just around the corner on June 1-7, some teams and players will look to build momentum while chasing qualification spots for the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Marseille 2026.
The stakes are massive in the Brazilian capital, where the top three finishers will punch their tickets to Marseille in what promises to be quite a competitive cast of teams.
Powerhouse Antwerp (BEL) headline the field as one of the tournament favorites. Led by the explosive Dennis Donkor, Antwerp arrive with plenty of firepower and experience on the half-court. Barcelona (ESP) will also attract major attention behind the dynamic Jaume Zanca, whose versatility and shot-making ability make him one of the most dangerous players in the draw.
London (GBR) enter Brasilia with serious ambitions as veteran Ashley Hamilton brings leadership and physicality to the British side. Meanwhile, Princeton (USA) return to the Challenger stage with high expectations and the playmaking talent of Trey Bardsley spearheading their campaign.
Lausanne (SUI) will once again rely on the experience and quickness of Gilles Martin, while Liberec (CZE) arrive eager to make noise behind the explosive Filip Novotny. Home fans will also have plenty to cheer for with Praia Clube (BRA) featuring national team mainstay Jonatas Mello, who will look to inspire a deep run on familiar soil.
With elite talent spread across the bracket, every game in Brasilia is expected to be intense. Teams are not only battling for FIBA 3x3 World Tour qualification but a couple are also also looking to sharpen their chemistry and confidence ahead of the biggest event on the calendar in Warsaw.
As the final FIBA 3x3 Challenger before the FIBA 3x3 World Cup, the event carries added significance. For a number of players, a strong performance in Brasilia could provide the perfect springboard into Warsaw, while others will be desperate to secure one last major result before the global spotlight shifts to Poland.
Qualifying Draw
Qualifying Draw A: Oldenburg (GER), Santo Domingo (DOM), Uberlandia (BRA) Qualifying Draw B: Praia Clube (BRA, Philipsburg (NED), RJ Norte (BRA)
Main Draw
Pool A: Antwerp (BEL), NY Harlem (USA), Los Angeles (USA) Pool B: Barcelona (ESP), Liberec (CZE), Diadema (BRA) Pool C: London (GBR), Lausanne (SUI), QD A Pool D: Marijampole MANTINGA (LTU), Princeton (USA), QD B
Race to Marseille
Against the backdrop of Brazil’s bustling capital, the FIBA 3x3 Brasilia Challenger 2026 is set to deliver another thrilling chapter on the Pro Circuit. With only three tickets available for the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Marseille, there will be little margin for error as elite teams fight for qualification.
The Brasilia Challenger also offers an early glimpse of Brazil’s growing importance on the global 3x3 basketball calendar ahead of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final 2026, which will take place in Rio de Janeiro later this year. With passionate fans, iconic settings and a strong basketball culture, Brazil is once again expected to deliver an electric atmosphere as the country continues to establish itself as a premier destination for world-class 3x3 basketball events.
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