Rio de Janeiro confirmed as host ofFIBA 3x3 World Tour WNS Final 2026

APRIL 8, 2026

MIES (Switzerland) - The highly anticipated 15th edition of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2026 Final sponsored by Wood Nest Sports (WNS) will culminate with a spectacular showcase in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on December 12-13.

The best 3x3 basketball players will get to showcase their skills at the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final 2026 in one of most passionate markets in the world. Brazil will provide a special and unique experience at the prestigious event.

This year’s FIBA 3x3 World Tour promises to be another epic and entertaining global journey, continuing to draw the biggest 3x3 basketball talents to urban locations across four continents.

FIBA 3x3 Managing Director Alex Sanchez added: "We are thrilled that we can look forward to signing off another successful FIBA 3x3 World Tour in real style, in such an iconic and box-office location like Rio de Janeiro."

"The passion for 3x3 basketball in Brazil is renowned and one of the most intense you can ever experience, so we already know this will contribute to an amazing festival feel and one that will make it another FIBA 3x3 World Tour to remember."

Marcelo Sousa, the Brazilian Basketball Confederation (CBB) president stated: "Hosting this event marks the most significant moment for 3x3 basketball in Brazil in the past decades."

"It not only strengthens the partnership between CBB and FIBA, but it also highlights our collective commitment to growing 3x3 basketball nationwide."

"We are confident that Rio de Janeiro will deliver an unforgettable celebration of 3x3 basketball."

Tipping off in Utsunomiya, Japan, on April 25–26, the World Tour will travel around the World with its exciting fusion of elite competition, urban culture and festival-style atmosphere, before landing in Rio de Janeiro for the big show.

FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2026 Schedule

Utsunomiya Opener, Japan - April 25-26

Chengdu, China - May 2-3

Zadar, Croatia - May 15-16

Shanghai, China - May 23-24

Vienna, Austria - June 12-14

Amsterdam, Netherlands - June 19-21

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia - June 27-28

Marseille, France - July 4-5

Lausanne, Switzerland - August 14-15

Debrecen, Hungary - August 29-30

Deqing, China - September 26-27

Malaga, Spain - October 10-11

Macau, Macau, China - October 17-18

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China - November 28-29

Final

Rio de Janeiro - December 12-13

More FIBA 3x3 World Tour stops will be announced in due course.

Information and photo source : FIBA