Shanghai (China) - FIBA today announced that Shanghai, China will host the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series Final from 2025-2028, securing a long-term home for the flagship women's pro circuit event.
Shanghai will create a festival-like atmosphere for the next four editions of the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Final. The city’s energetic atmosphere will provide a perfect backdrop for both players and fans, transforming the event into a true celebration of the world’s most thrilling urban team sport.
Following an epic opening showdown of the Women’s Series in Chengdu in May, the finale in Shanghai will be held in an iconic site downtown, exact location still to be announced on 13 and 14 September 2025. The competition will bring together the top seven teams from the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series regular season, alongside host nation China, to battle it out for the championship title.
"We are very excited that the vibrant metropolis of Shanghai will host the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Final for the next four years,” said FIBA 3x3 Managing Director Alex Sanchez. "A modern and innovative city with a fantastic track record in hosting major international sports events, Shanghai will be an amazing host for the world’s best 3x3 women’s basketball players.”
“We are honoured to welcome the world’s best female players to Shanghai for the next four editions of the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series Final,” said Sam Wang Zhichuan, CEO of Redwings Sports Shanghai, an organization aiming to inspire and support next generation players to achieve higher goals in their sports life. “Redwings’ long-term partnership with FIBA 3x3 will create definitely a new perspective for the 3x3 basketball fans in the country, and above all, for the young females who are willing to dedicate their passion to this exciting sports.”
The FIBA 3x3 Women's Series 2024 Final shattered previous records for online engagement, with impressions hitting 5.6 million, up from 2.6 million in 2023. Viewership also rose by 150% to 4.5 million from 1.8 million. Additionally, engagements rose by 90% to 0.2 million from 0.1 million, underlining the global popularity of women’s 3x3 basketball.
The FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series, established in 2019, is the world's top competition for professional female 3x3 players. Previous champions include France (2019 and 2024), Germany (2021), and Canada (2022 and 2023), showcasing the global and competitive nature of the series