23 Jan 2024
MIES - The FIBA 3x3 World Tour is back, announcing a 16-stop season set to captivate fans across the globe. Building on a successful 2023 season, the 2024 season promises to be an unforgettable journey.
The FIBA 3x3 World Tour will take the excitement to four continents, showcasing the very best in urban team sport and connecting with fans in unprecedented ways. It is set to make its mark in 16 stunning locations.
Tipping off the season for the third consecutive year, Utsunomiya, Japan, will host the inaugural event on April 27-28. Known for its passionate basketball culture and enthusiastic fans, Utsunomiya is the perfect stage for the world's elite 3x3 players to showcase their skills.
"3x3 fans can witness world-class action and entertainment in fifteen stunning locations around the world," said Alex Sanchez, 3x3 Managing Director. "Thanks to our strong partnerships with these incredible cities, we're confident this year’s World Tour will break new records. Each location brings its unique flavor to the tour, promising an incredible experience for both players and fans alike.’’
2024 season:
The exact location and dates of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final 2023 will be announced at a later stage.
More announcements and information will be shared ahead of the season.
“Last year’s events generated an incredible 1.1 billion views across all FIBA 3x3 platforms,” said Alex Sanchez “These numbers reflect the global passion and ever-growing demand for our sport, and we're eager to build on that success in 2024.”
A first list of Challengers, 3x3’s international qualifiers, will be released in February.
Ub Huishan NE (SRB) won the 12th edition of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour last December in Jeddah (KSA).
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About FIBA 3x3
Exciting, urban and innovative, 3x3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the world’s number one urban team sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court.
It was played successfully for the first time in international competition at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore and since then has benefited from the launch of a yearly professional circuit for men and women (World Tour and Women’s Series respectively) and national-team competitions. 3x3 made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
Wilson is the Global Ball Partner and Maurice Lacroix the Official Timekeeper of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2024.
FIBA 3x3 events are played on Enlio floors with Wilson balls, Schelde backstops, Bodet shot-clocks and the Magic Sky canopy system.
For further information about 3x3, visit fiba3x3.basketball, FIBA 3x3 accounts on Douyin, Facebook, Instagram, Sina Weibo, Tencent, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter, Youku and YouTube or contact 3x3@fiba.basketball.