MIES (Switzerland) - The FIBA 3x3 Pro Circuit 2026 qualification race has intensified as the season’s FIBA 3x3 SuperLeagues concluded, with teams across multiple competitions securing places in both FIBA 3x3 Challengers and the FIBA 3x3 World Tour.
The 3x3 Super Week, 3x3.EXE Super Premier 2025–2026 and the China Dragon 3x3 Super League 2026 delivered qualification opportunities at every stage of competition, from individual stops to overall standings and Finals.
3x3 Super Week
3x3 Super Week was a multi-stop competition (two Stops plus a Final) from March 22-29 held in Bochum, Germany. This event delivered qualification through stops, standings and Final results. It was also ranked as the most competitive SuperLeague.
Fuengirola (Winner)
Qualified to: World Tour Vienna, Manila Challenger
Qualified via: Final Winner (WT Vienna), Stop 1 Runner-up (Manila CH)
Baskets Bonn Telekom (Runner-up)
Qualified to: World Tour Shanghai, World Tour Vienna
Qualified via: Standings (WT Shanghai), Final Runner-up (WT Vienna)
Skyliners
Qualified to: Xi’an Challenger, World Tour Shanghai
Qualified via: Stop 2 winner (Xi’an CH), Standings (WT Shanghai)
3x3.EXE Super Premier 2025–2026
Founded in 2014, 3x3.EXE is a global professional 3x3 basketball league approved by FIBA and recognized by the Japan Basketball Association. It features teams across multiple countries and hosts events in urban venues, combining sport with music and culture. The 3x3.EXE Super Premier 2025–2026 was played across stops in Sendai, Japan (February 28-March 1) and Bangkok, Thailand (March 21-22). The Final was played in Singapore (March 28-29). This tournament also delivered qualification through stop winners, standings and Final results.
Toronto (Winner, played as Lugano in 3x3.EXE)
Qualified to: Shibuya Challenger, World Tour Chengdu, World Tour Zadar
Qualified via: Stop 1 Winner (Shibuya CH), Standings (WT Chengdu), Final Winner (WT Zadar)
Utsunomiya (Runner-up)
Qualified to: World Tour Zadar
Qualified via: Final Runner-up (WT Zadar)
Shinagawa
Qualified to: Manila Challenger
Qualified via: Stop 2 Winner (Manila CH)
Brisbane
Qualified to: World Tour Chengdu
Qualified via: Standings (WT Chengdu)
China Dragon 3x3 Super League 2026
The China Dragon 3x3 Super League is an elite, multi-stop off-season basketball league designed to sustain professional 3x3 basketball competition throughout China. Stop 1 was played in Weifang Shi (March 7-8), Stop 2 was played in Chengdu (March 14-15) and the Final took place in Huzhou (March 21-22). The China Dragon 3x3 Super League is the second most competitive SuperLeague event this year and also serves as a critical qualification pathway for the FIBA 3x3 World Tour and Challenger events.
Shanghai (Winner)
Qualified to: World Tour Shanghai, World Tour Ulaanbaatar
Qualified via: Standings (WT Shanghai), Final Winner (WT Ulaanbaatar)
Deqing (Runner-up)
Qualified to: World Tour Ulaanbaatar
Qualified via: Final Runner-up (WT Ulaanbaatar)
Hangzhou
Qualified to: Xi'an Challenger, Sukhbaataar Challenger, World Tour Shanghai
Qualified via: Stop 1 Winner (Xi'an CH), Stop 2 Runner-up (Sukhbaataar CH), Standings (WT Shanghai)
Additional spots awarded for competitiveness
Following the conclusion of all SuperLeagues, FIBA assessed competitiveness across competitions based on the ranking points of participating players.
The 3x3 Super Week was identified as the most competitive SuperLeague, while the China Dragon 3x3 Super League 2026 ranked second.
As a result, additional qualification spots were allocated:
Most Competitive SuperLeague (3x3 Super Week)
Fuengirola (Winner)
Qualified to: World Tour Marseille, Uenohara Challenger
Qualified via: Competitiveness Bonus (WT Marseille + Uenohara CH)
Baskets Bonn Telekom (Runner-up)
Qualified to: Birmingham Challenger
Qualified via: Competitiveness Bonus (Birmingham CH)
Second Most Competitive SuperLeague (China Dragon 3x3 Super League 2026)
Shanghai (Winner)
Qualified to: Uenohara Challenger
Qualified via: Competitiveness Bonus (Uenohara CH)
Pathway to the top tier
SuperLeagues continue to play a key role in the FIBA 3x3 Pro Circuit, providing structured competition outside the main season and direct qualification routes into higher-level events.
By linking regional leagues to FIBA 3x3 Challengers and the FIBA 3x3 World Tour, the system strengthens the competitive pathway for professional teams while increasing global participation in 3x3 basketball.
With multiple teams now confirmed across upcoming FIBA 3x3 Pro Circuit events, the race toward the FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2026 continues to build momentum.
FIBA