NAGOYA (Japan) – The race for FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2026 stops intensifies as the FIBA 3x3 Go Too! Group Aichi Challenger 2026 brings a loaded international field to LaLaport NAGOYA minato AQULS on October 10-11 in Aichi Prefecture, with three coveted tickets to FIBA 3x3 World Tour Manama 2026 up for grabs. As the 27th Challenger of the season and the penultimate stop before Belo Horizonte, the Go Too! Group Aichi Challenger presents a crucial opportunity for contenders to strengthen their campaigns and secure a place on the FIBA 3x3 World Tour.
Contenders collide
Liman (SRB) headline the field as the second-ranked team in the 2026 season standings. With two World Tour titles and three Challenger victories already under their belt, the Serbian powerhouse arrive in Nagoya with a proven winning formula and the firepower to make another deep run.
Skyliners (GER), ranked eighth overall, are another major threat. The German side have already captured a Challenger stop win this season and will look to build on that success against a competitive field.
Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU), currently ninth, and Shanghai (CHN), ranked 11th, are both eager to break through for their first stop victories of the campaign. Toronto (CAN), Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO) and Crvena Zvezda (SRB) also bring plenty of experience, while hosts Shibuya (JPN) will aim to capitalize on home-court support after claiming a Challenger title of their own earlier this season.
With three FIBA 3x3 World Tour places available, the stakes are high for every team looking to turn a strong Challenger performance into a ticket to Manama.
Star power across the court
The Go Too! Group Aichi Challenger will feature an impressive collection of established 3x3 basketball talents. Liman will rely on Stefan Milivojevic to lead their title charge, while Skyliners turn to Stefan Kojic, whose scoring ability makes him a key figure in their pursuit of another trophy.
Ignas Vaitkus will be one to watch for Raudondvaris Hoptrans, while Shanghai count on the experience of FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 MVP Karlis Lasmanis to help drive their campaign. Toronto's Westher Molteni brings veteran know-how, and Roko Spaseski will be central to Cibona Ph.Classic's hopes.
Marko Dordevic gives Crvena Zvezda another dangerous offensive option, while Shibuya will look to FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup Crelan 2026 champion Kristaps Gluditis to help the Japanese side make the most of their home advantage.
Full Seeding List
1. Liman (SRB) 2. Skyliners (GER) 3. Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU) 4. Shanghai (CHN) 5. Toronto (CAN) 6. Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO) 7. Crvena Zvezda (SRB) 8. Shibuya (JPN) 9. Shinjuku SS (JPN) 10. Singapore (SGP) 11. Beijing (CHN) 12. Seef (BRN) 13. Melbourne (AUS) 14. Kinshasa (COD) 15. Balige (INA) 16. Nagoya (JPN)
Pools
Qualifying Draw A: Beijing (CHN), Kinshasa (COD), Balige (INA) Qualifying Draw B: Seef (BRN), Melbourne (AUS), Nagoya (JPN)
Main Draw
Pool A: Liman (SRB), Shibuya (JPN), Shinjuku SS (JPN) Pool B: Skyliners (GER), Crvena Zvezda (SRB), Singapore (SGP) Pool C: Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU), Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO), QD A Pool D: Shanghai (CHN), Toronto (CAN), QD B
Road to Manama
With the Challenger season approaching its conclusion, Aichi represents one of the final opportunities for teams to book their World Tour places before the Pro Circuit heads to Belo Horizonte on November 7-8.
In a field featuring established champions, hungry challengers and proven international stars, every possession could prove decisive. Nagoya is set for a high-stakes weekend as teams battle for the title and three tickets to Manama.
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