SHANGHAI (China) – The FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 brought the curtain down on a historic season, with France once again proving they remain the team to beat. Here is what we learned from the 25th and final stop of a record-setting Women's Series campaign.
Dynasty restored
France are FIBA 3x3 Women's Series champions once again. By winning the Shanghai Final, France secured their third Women's Series season title, adding another chapter to a remarkable run that began with their first championship in 2019 and continued with another triumph in 2024.
The achievement puts France in rare territory in the history of the competition. Across different generations and eras of the Women's Series, the French have consistently found a way to reach the top.
Even more remarkably, two players have been there for all three championships. Laetitia Guapo and Marie-Eve Paget were part of France's championship-winning teams in 2019, 2024 and now 2026, making them three-time Women's Series champions. Their longevity has become a defining part of France's success, with both players combining experience, skill and an understanding of what it takes to deliver when the biggest prizes are on the line.
Difference-maker
Guapo's influence on France's latest title run was recognized individually as she was named the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 MVP. It was another reminder of the impact she can have on the biggest stages. The French star has been a central figure throughout the Women's Series era, and her ability to consistently perform in high-pressure games has helped make France one of the competition's most enduring powers. With another championship and another MVP award added to her résumé, Guapo's legacy in 3x3 continues to grow.
Fitting finale
The Shanghai Final also provided a worthy conclusion to a season unlike any before it. The FIBA 3x3 Women's Series 2026 featured a record 25 stops, the highest number in a single season in competition history, taking the world's best women's 3x3 basketball teams to an unprecedented number of destinations and matchups.
That made the Shanghai Final more than simply another tournament. It was the culmination of a long season in which consistency, depth and the ability to perform under pressure were tested repeatedly. France ultimately passed that test better than anyone.
Raising the bar
The record number of stops in 2026 underlined the continued growth of the Women's Series and the expanding global reach of women's 3x3 basketball. From the opening events of the season to the final showdown in Shanghai, teams had more opportunities than ever to compete, develop and establish themselves against elite opposition.
The result was a season filled with new storylines, emerging contenders and familiar champions. And when the dust settled in Shanghai, the same message rang out once again: France have reclaimed their place as the standard.
Stay Connected
Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official Women's Series 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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