ULAANBAATAR (Mongolia) - The FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series returns to one of its most iconic destinations as a strong 16-team field gears up for Women’s Series Ulaanbaatar 2026 at the famed Sukhbaatar Square. Action promises to be intense, and one team will surely finish on top of a FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series stop for the first time this season.
Leading the way are hometown heroes Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL), who enter as the top seed and will look to deliver another memorable performance in front of their passionate fans. The Mongolian powerhouse faces stiff competition from a deep field featuring international heavyweights Germany (GER), Japan (JPN) and China (CHN), all of whom arrive with ambitions of claiming victory in the Mongolian capital.
Germany enter as the No. 2 seed after producing consistently strong performances on the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series this season, while Japan continue to showcase their trademark speed and precision as the third seed. Aside from Ulaanbaatar Amazons, a few other home teams will be eager to make a statement on home soil. Mongolia (MGL) are seeded fourth, with China rounding out the top five.
France U25 (FRA), Yanjing (CHN) and Thailand (THA) complete the upper half of the seedings and will be aiming to challenge the tournament favorites. Singapore (SGP), Philippines (PHI) and Manila (MNL) add further depth to the competition. Sukhbaatar (MGL) and Amgalan (MGL) are the other home sides who will relish the opportunity to compete on familiar ground.
Paraguay (PAR) and New Zealand (NZL) bring valuable international experience to the event, while Lion City (SGP) complete the field as the 16th seed.
The action begins with pool play before the top teams advance to the knockout rounds in pursuit of FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series glory.
Full Seedings List:
1. Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL) 2. Germany (GER) 3. Japan (JPN) 4. Mongolia (MGL) 5. China (CHN) 6. France U25 (FRA) 7. Yanjing (CHN) 8. Thailand (THA) 9. Singapore (SGP) 10. Philippines (PHI) 11. Manila (PHI) 12. Sukhbaatar (MGL) 13. Amgalan (MGL) 14. Paraguay (PAR) 15. New Zealand (NZL) 16. Lion City (SGP)
Pools
Qualifying Draw
Qualifying Draw A: Philippines (PHI), Paraguay (PAR), New Zealand (NZL) Qualifying Draw B: Manila (PHI), Sukhbaatar (MGL), Lion City (SGP)
Main Draw
Pool A: Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL), Thailand (THA), Singapore (SGP) Pool B: Germany (GER), Yanjing (CHN), Amgalan (MGL) Pool C: Japan (JPN), France U25 (FRA), QD A Pool D: Mongolia (MGL), China (CHN), QD B
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