Munich's Deputy Mayor for Sports, Verena Dietl, stated: "The FIBA Masters Open will bring basketball players from all over the world to Munich in 2027 and demonstrate that enthusiasm for sport knows no age limit. Munich is an international sporting city and an excellent host for events that bring people together. I wish all participants exciting competitions, a very special celebration of basketball and an unforgettable time in Munich."
Mithat Demirel, Vice President for Elite Sport, German Basketball Federation, added: "We are delighted that FC Bayern Basketball will host the FIBA Masters 2027 in Munich. Following last year's successful inaugural event in Corinth, which brought together more than 1,000 participants from around the world, it is fantastic to now bring this special international basketball event to Germany.
"With 15 age categories starting at 40+, the FIBA Masters Open impressively demonstrates that enthusiasm for basketball and sporting competition. The fact that Masters basketball is now being given a permanent international platform under the umbrella of FIBA is of great importance for the further development of these competitions."
Joachim Spagele, Vice President for Sports Development at the German Basketball Federation, said: "The DBB will support FC Bayern Basketball as a partner. Together, we aim to further develop Masters basketball, increase its visibility and provide participants from around the world with an outstanding basketball experience in Munich in 2027."
Adrian Sarmiento, Managing Director of FC Bayern Basketball, said: "We are delighted and honored that the FIBA Masters Open 2027 will take place in Munich. Together with the German Basketball Federation, the City of Munich, FC Bayern München eV and the Bavarian Basketball Association, we want to create an international celebration of basketball that brings people from all over the world together. "We look forward to welcoming thousands of players, coaches, volunteers and basketball fans to Munich. Together, we want to celebrate the passion for our sport and the competition on the court, while at the same time giving our guests the opportunity to enjoy special cultural and social experiences in Munich." Benny Folkmann, Managing Director of FC Bayern München eV said: "Hosting the FIBA Masters Open 2027 is further proof of the vibrancy and commitment of Munich as a sporting city, as well as FC Bayern München's ambition to be a strong supporter of basketball. "It is extremely encouraging to see the associations and institutions involved joining forces for such an important event, and as a club we would like to sincerely thank everyone who has helped make this cooperation possible. With its inclusive and cross-generational approach, the event is a perfect fit with our club strategy. We are very much looking forward to welcoming the international basketball community to Munich."
Pre-registration for the FIBA Masters Open 2027 is already open and can be accessed here. For more information on the event, click here and you can also follow on Facebook and on Instagram. NBA G League United crowned FIBA Intercontinental Cup winners |
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2026
BEIJING (China) – NBA G League United became the first team from the United States to win the FIBA Intercontinental Cup since the Maryland Terrapins in 1974, defeating Rytas Vilnius from Lithuania 89-86 in the Final.
The select team made the Final in both 2024 and 2025, losing to Unicaja on both occasions in Singapore, already making history as the first team from the USA to reach the Final in 50 years.
With this result, the United States have now had six championship winning teams, as the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots won three in a row from 1967 to 1969, the NABL All-Stars finished on top in 1972, the Maryland Terrapins in 1974, and now, the NBA G League United in 2026. |
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Europe remains the most successful continent in this event's history with a total of 24 first place finishes.
The Final was played in front of 8,342 fans in Beijing, the most in the modern era of this competition, beating the mark set in Singapore last year, when 8,205 attended the championship game.
At this year's event in China, the NBA G League United defeated the Beijing Royal Fighters (China, hosts) and Boca Juniors (Argentina, Basketball Champions League Americas winners) in the group phase, before eliminating the RSSB Tigers (Rwanda, Basketball Africa League champions) in the Semi-Finals.
In the Final, coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah saw his men open up a 13-point lead with six minutes left to play, but Rytas Vilnius had another comeback in them, tying the game twice in the final 90 seconds.
However, both times it was Eric Dixon who had the answers, as the power forward knocked down a three-pointer and followed it up with a lefty hook, setting the stage for Sean East II to ice the game from the free throw line. |
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Dixon was not only the key player in the Final with 18 points, but was also named the Most Valuable Player of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2026, averaging 16.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and an efficiency rating of 15.8 per game, the most on his team.
The 25-year-old received his award from Luis Scola, a legend of the game, and the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2026 Ambassador.
Earlier on Sunday, Boca Juniors defeated the RSSB Tigers 93-62 to finish third in the standings.
On Saturday, the Beijing Royal Fighters defeated Shanghai Sharks 101-87 to finish fifth in this event, meaning the Zhejiang Golden Bulls' third-place finish from 2023 remains the best result by a Chinese team in Intercontinental Cup history.
Final Standings
1. NBA G League United (United States)
2. Rytas Vilnius (Lithuania)
3. Club Atletico Boca Juniors (Argentina)
4. RSSB Tigers (Rwanda)
5. Beijing Royal Fighters (China)
6. Shanghai Sharks (China)
The event in 2026 was the first held in Beijing, China. The city will remain the host of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup through 2028.
Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid remain the most successful club in FIBA Intercontinental Cup history, having won the trophy on five occasions. FIBA Foundation publishes inspiring Women in Basketball Oral History Report |
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 MIES (Switzerland) – At the FIBA Women in Basketball Forum in Berlin, the FIBA Foundation was proud to announce the publication of "Through Their Eyes: Stories of Women Who Shaped Basketball", an oral history project chronicling the evolution of women’s basketball across more than 70 years.
The oral history report is built around in‑depth interviews conducted with 12 basketball pioneers, including 9 FIBA Hall of Famers, whose careers span from the first FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in 1953 to the present day: - Carol Callan (USA)
- Jacky Chazalon (France)
- Claudine Clot-Ducommun (Switzerland)
- Teresa Edwards (USA)
- Natália Hejková (Czechoslovakia/Slovakia)
- Tom Maher (Australia)
- Mame Maty Mbengue (Senegal)
- Shin-Ja Park (Korea)
- Laura Pina (Chile)
- Maria Planas (Spain)
- Uljana Semjonova (Latvia/USSR)
- Maria “Magic Paula” Silva (Brazil)
"Through Their Eyes: Stories of Women Who Shaped Basketball" shares the lived experiences of those basketball legends who helped build the game across generations and continents. Through their stories, the report explores how basketball has shaped identities, inspired future leaders, fostered lifelong friendships and rivalries, and evolved alongside the societies and cultures in which it is played. The report also preserves one of the final recorded testimonies of Uljana Semjonova, whose recent passing highlights the value of capturing these stories for future generations. |
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This document is part of a wider FIBA Foundation initiative dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and promoting the legacy of women’s basketball. Alongside the report, the initiative includes the graphic novel "La Valise d'Éliane", the "The World on Our Shoulders" documentary, and a "Women in Basketball" exhibition.
Together, these projects bring the history of the women’s game to life through multiple storytelling formats, highlighting the lasting impact of women in basketball and the societies in which the sport has evolved.
Through this landmark publication, the FIBA Foundation reinforces its commitment to preserving basketball’s cultural heritage and ensuring that the stories of those who paved the way are not forgotten. More than a historical record, the report serves as a source of inspiration for educators, researchers, players, and future generations, highlighting the enduring power of basketball to drive social change and connect communities across borders. “Through Their Eyes: Stories of Women Who Shaped Basketball preserves and promotes the stories of legends who helped shape the game, safeguarding an important part of our sport’s cultural heritage while inspiring future generations through their experiences, leadership, and lasting contributions to the game,” said Theren Bullock Jr., Head of the FIBA Foundation. By exploring the "Women in Basketball hub," readers can dive into the project’s wider scope. This space will continue to expand, with additional open archive materials, interviews, and articles that will progressively be made available in the upcoming months to enrich the historical record.
For deeper reading, the full report offers a comprehensive analysis, while the executive summary provides an accessible entry point to share across your networks. FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 delivers record global impact |
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 MIES (Switzerland) - The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin, Germany was the most successful edition in history after setting incredible new highs across all major metrics. The competition perfectly highlighted the phenomenal global growth of the women's game. Attendance records |
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Fans turned out for the 2026 showpiece in unprecedented numbers and that made the most-attended Women’s World Cup of the modern era. A total of 236,015 fans attended, surpassing the 145,519 spectators recorded in 2022. The tournament average attendance of 6,556 spectators per game was also a record. These impressive figures were achieved despite the last edition in Sydney, Australia featuring 38 games, compared to 36 games in Berlin. Broadcast growthThere was also exceptional broadcast coverage of the event. In the USA, on TNT, the group-stage game between the USA and Italy was the most-watched women’s basketball game in TNT network history, with 1.3 million average viewers. Meanwhile, the final had an average audience of 1.2 million viewers, peaking at 1.5 million, despite clashing with the start of the NFL season and the US Open tennis final. Overall tournament coverage across the linear network and HBO Max reached an impressive 12.3 million viewers. The extensive coverage of FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026 on TNT’s digital platforms such as Bleacher Report and House of Highlights was significant in raising awareness of the 2026 edition. For the four semi-finalists, fans had the opportunity to watch the games across a wide range of broadcasters and formats, including free-to-air television, pay-per-view, streaming services with Courtside 1891 on DAZN and social media. In France, an outstanding peak audience of 1.84 million tuned in to watch France take on the USA in the Final, with an average audience of 1.4 million for the game on TF1’s TMC channel. The games were also broadcast on beIN SPORTS. In Spain, TVE’s broadcast of the thrilling Semi-Final between Spain and the USA reached almost 1.3 million viewers across linear and digital services. Many more viewers watched Movistar’s coverage of the Final weekend as Spain claimed third place. In the host country, ProSieben’s broadcasts of Germany’s Semi-Final and the Third-Place game each reached more than a million people, supplemented by significant audiences tuning in on Magenta. The four games across the Final weekend reached a combined audience of almost 800,000 across Magenta’s platforms. The highest live audience of the competition was recorded on China’s CCTV-5, when an average of 14.1 million viewers watched China’s group-phase game against Czechia. Social Media records |
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The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 was a runaway success, smashing attendance and engagement records. The extraordinary global growth of the women's game was perfectly highlighted by a record-breaking edition of the flagship tournament. Records were set across all aspects of social media compared with 2022, not least as the competition surpassed 3.3 billion overall impressions. This represented an increase of 175%, with the total almost tripling compared with the previous edition. Engagement increased nearly fourfold compared with Sydney 2022, reaching 60 million, while video views also soared to 1.4 billion, an increase of 195%. Follower growth was another reason to celebrate, with numbers increasing sixfold compared with 2022. The event now has an audience of close to 900,000. During the 2026 edition alone, the event gained 400,000 new followers across its various social media channels. One of the most fascinating outcomes was that the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Instagram account has grown to become the largest across FIBA’s women’s social media landscape. It now has 222,000 followers, half of whom are female - a very rare achievement in the sports business industry. Official website records |
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Engagement levels across the tournament’s official website were also striking. Website traffic more than tripled compared with 2022, with sessions reaching 4.9 million. Page views topped 20 million, a staggering seven times higher than in 2022. With page views growing even faster than sessions, this reflects how visitors are browsing more deeply and consuming more content during each visit than they did previously. This was underscored by a near six-fold increase in editorial page views, which surpassed 1.85 million. Fans had access to more content on the website than ever before, with the number of editorial pieces published doubling compared with four years ago. Lithuania and USA win
FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup 2026 |
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SEPTEMBER 19
WUHAN (China) — Lithuania men and the United States women are the champions of the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup 2026 after an action-packed final day at Hongshan Riverfront Park, with both teams overcoming tough challenges to claim the title in Wuhan. |
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The United States defeated Canada 15-10 in the Women's Final to reclaim the U23 World Cup title, while Lithuania held off Latvia 19-18 to successfully defend their Men's crown.
USA women return to the top
The United States navigated a demanding knockout run to claim their second FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup Women's title. After defeating the Netherlands 21-17 in the Quarter-Finals, USA overcame Spain 21-16 in the Semi-Finals to set up a championship showdown with Canada.
The Final was a low-scoring battle from start to finish. The USA opened with a 4-1 lead before Canada fought back to level at 5-5. Canada then moved ahead 9-7, but the Americans responded to regain the lead at 10-9 before pulling away late. |
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The USA held a 12-9 advantage inside the last minute and closed out the contest from the free-throw line to secure a 15-10 victory and their second U23 World Cup Women's gold medal.
Victoria Elizabeth Mckinney capped a superb tournament with another strong performance in the Final, recording six points, six rebounds, eight highlights and three blocks.
Lithuania retain Men's crown
Lithuania successfully defended their Men's title after edging Latvia 19-18 in a thrilling Final. The defending champions established control early, moving ahead 4-1 before extending their advantage to 10-6. Latvia continued to fight, cutting the deficit to 13-11 midway through the contest, but Lithuania repeatedly found an answer.
Lithuania led 18-13 with less than three minutes remaining and still held a 19-15 advantage inside the last two minutes. Latvia refused to go away, though, cutting the gap to 19-17 and then 19-18 after Lithuania entered the foul penalty and Latvia converted one of two free throws.
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With the championship hanging in the balance, Lithuania held on through the final seconds to repeat as U23 World Cup Men's champions.
MVPs
USA's Victoria Elizabeth Mckinney was rewarded with the Women's MVP award. She finished with 30 total points, 12 drives and a 44.7 total player value.
Lithuania's Paulius Velutis was named Men's MVP. He finished with 47 total points, third-most in the tournament, while his 26 highlights ranked second.
Men’s Standings
1. Lithuania (LTU)
2. Latvia (LAT)
3. Australia (AUS)
4. Serbia (SRB)
5. France (FRA)
6. New Zealand (NZL)
7. Netherlands (NED)
8. United States (USA)
9. Poland (POL)
10. Germany (GER)
11. Argentina (ARG)
12. Spain (ESP)
13. Republic of Korea (KOR)
14. China (CHN)
15. Egypt (EGY)
16. Algeria (ALG)
17. Kazakhstan (KAZ)
18. Philippines (PHI)
19. Kenya (KEN)
20. Tonga (TGA)
Women's Standings
1. United States (USA)
2. Canada (CAN)
3. Spain (ESP)
4. Latvia (LAT)
5. Australia (AUS)
6. France (FRA)
7. China (CHN)
8. Netherlands (NED)
9. Egypt (EGY)
10. Czechia (CZE)
11. Uganda (UGA)
12. Japan (JPN)
13. Italy (ITA)
14. Kenya (KEN)
15. Slovenia (SLO)
16. Poland (POL)
17. Chinese Taipei (TPE)
18. Madagascar (MAD)
19. Philippines (PHI)
20. Tonga (TGA)
The seventh edition of the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup delivered high-intensity action, dramatic finishes and new milestones in Wuhan. As the next generation of 3x3 basketball stars continues to make its mark on the global stage, Lithuania men and the USA women stand alone at the top of the U23 3x3 ladder. Spain and Germany enter the Top 5 in latest FIBA World Ranking Women, presented by Nike |
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Reigning World Champions USA posted a perfect 6-0 record and now sit above the 1,000-point mark in the rankings. Runners-up France also enjoyed an impressive tournament, recording five wins with strong margins. USA have extended their lead over France, while Les Bleues have created a safety cushion over the teams behind them. Spain have climbed onto the podium after claiming the Bronze medal in Berlin, making an impressive three-place jump. Women’s World Cup hosts Germany are the great winners of this ranking update. They recorded the largest gain in the Top 40, rising seven places after reaching the Semi-Finals for the first time. Australia faced a number of challenges during the summer, and their Quarter-Final elimination prevented them from holding off the advances of Spain and Germany. Belgium followed a similar path. They remain ahead of China but have seen the two Semi-Finalists leapfrog them. China, finalists at the 2022 World Cup, had to battle through the Qualification for Quarter-Finals to reach the Top 8 in Berlin, and this was reflected in the rankings. The next movements in the Top 20 can be explained by two major factors. First, teams that did not qualify for the World Cup - Brazil, Canada and Serbia - missed the opportunity to earn points and were consequently affected in the rankings. However, Brazil played five additional games at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2027 South American Qualifiers, giving them a competitive advantage over Canada and putting them above their direct rival. Second, Hungary’s Cinderella run to the Quarter-Finals saw them move ahead of Türkiye, Czechia and Mali. Outside the Top 20, Mexico are the highest-ranked team to make significant gains, rising six places to 25th after reaching the final of the Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament 2026 on home soil. FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2027 hosts El Salvador climbed nine places to 42nd following their participation in the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2027 Centrobasket Qualifiers. At that event, the Virgin Islands, who lost their Semi-Final against Mexico by just three points, recorded an impressive 16-place rise. Three new teams join the ranking with this update: Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia and Palau, following the FIBA Women's Micronesian Cup 2026. The FIBA World Ranking Women now features a total of 118 National Federations. For more information about the method used in the calculation of the FIBA World Ranking Women, please refer to the 'How it Works' section. Click here to view the full FIBA World Ranking Women, presented by Nike. FIBA and Tissot announce multi-year extension of global partnership first established in 2008 |
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 MIES (Switzerland) - FIBA and Tissot have extended one of the longest-standing and most successful relationships in international sport by signing a renewal that will see the Swiss watchmaker continue as FIBA's Official Timekeeper and Global Partner for many years to come. The partnership renewal was announced following the successful conclusion of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin, underscoring the significance of the event as a global celebration of women's basketball. This builds on a collaboration that began in 2008 and has become one of the longest commercial partnerships in FIBA history. The new agreement underscores the strategic value both organizations place on the partnership and reflects their shared confidence in basketball's continued global growth. The agreement also highlights the shared commitment of Tissot and FIBA to precision, performance and innovation, ensuring world-class timing and technology remain at the heart of basketball's biggest international competitions. In extending the partnership, Tissot will remain a central partner during what is shaping up to be an unprecedented period of growth and success for the sport, fueled by the prominence and rising popularity of FIBA's flagship global competitions, including the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin.
This new cycle will include the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2030 in Japan and the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2031 in France, with both tournaments set to further showcase the sport on the global stage and engage fans around the world. The deal also continues to provide Tissot with key commercial rights across all other leading FIBA competitions, including the men's and women's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments, FIBA Continental Cups for both men and women, as well as FIBA's Youth World Cups. Meanwhile, the long-term agreement reinforces Tissot's longstanding role in supporting FIBA’s efforts to enhance the fan experience through cutting-edge timing technology, digital innovation and iconic activations that celebrate the moments where every millisecond counts. Tissot has already become synonymous with the promotion of buzzer-beating plays at major international basketball events, as well as the Most Valuable Player awards, where it provides unique event branded watches to the selected players. Earlier this year, Tissot unveiled the Tissot Seastar FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Special Edition, the first dedicated timepiece created by the brand for a women's basketball world event, celebrating both the tournament and the continued growth of the women's game. |
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Looking ahead, FIBA and Tissot will continue working together to grow basketball globally, deepen fan engagement and elevate the visibility of the sport across established and emerging markets. FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis said: "We are delighted, since both the length of the extension and the fact that we will be working together with Tissot into a third decade is the strongest possible indicator of just how successful this partnership has been, and also how closely aligned we are in our aims. "FIBA and Tissot will continue to innovate together as partners to make sure we keep pushing and breaking new ground, particularly when it comes to enhancing the fan experience and taking the sport to new heights." Sylvain Dolla, Tissot CEO, added: "Some of the most unforgettable moments in basketball happen in an instant. A game-winning shot, a buzzer beater or a play that becomes part of sporting history can all be decided in the smallest fraction of a second. This is what makes our partnership with FIBA so meaningful. For many years, Tissot has been at the heart of these moments, and we are proud to continue capturing what makes basketball unforgettable for fans around the world, while continuing to innovate and deliver cutting-edge timing and technology to the sport." Tissot's longstanding commitment to basketball extends across the wider FIBA Family and beyond, with partnerships that also include the NBA and the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF). |
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Latvia and the Netherlands win
FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup Crelan 2026 |
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
ANTWERP (Belgium) - Latvia (men) and the Netherlands (women) took home the win at the FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup Crelan 2026 on September 13.
On the men’s side, Latvia completed their International double for the season, following up their World Cup win with the European title in Antwerp. They defeated the Netherlands 19 - 10 in the final.
While it was a tandem effort for the Latvians on their journey to the final, Rihards Kuksiks was the one to lead his side in scoring with 7 in the final, 6 of which came from beyond the two-point arc as his timely buckets proved to be the difference to earn them the top spot on the podium.
On the women’s side, the Dutch went back-to-back, repeating their heroics from 2025 with another European title in Antwerp. They came away as 16 - 13 victors against Spain in the final. Noortje Driessen and Ilse Kuijt both combined for 6 points in the all-important game.
MVP plaudits went to Latvia’s Kristaps Gluditis on the men’s side, he was the offensive force for his side, putting up a team-high 32 points throughout the tournament. Joining him in the men’s team of the tournament were Nesta Agasi from the Netherlands and France’s Lorenzo Thirouard-Samson who played key roles in their sides making the podium.
For the women, it was none other than Noortje Driessen for the Dutch who led the tournament in points scored and Player-value with 44 and 50.7 respectively. Her dominant run was crucial to the Dutch taking the European title. Alongside her in the women’s team of the tournament were Spain’s Txell Alarcón and Azerbaijan’s Brianna Fraser who led the way for their Nations earning podium spots.
STANDINGS
Men’s - Latvia
- Netherlands
- France
- Serbia
- Germany
- Spain
- Lithuania
- Belgium
- Switzerland
- Italy
- Estonia
- Ireland
Women’s - Netherlands
- Spain
- Azerbaijan
- Slovenia
- Germany
- France
- Belgium
- Czechia
- Sweden
- Poland
- Hungary
- Ukraine
The FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup Crelan 2026 delivered three days of high-intensity 3x3 basketball, with Europe's best national teams battling for continental supremacy in the heart of Antwerp in front of a sold-out crowd USA continue dominance with 12th FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup title |
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 BERLIN (Germany) - USA extended their impressive FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup legacy with yet another title success as they fought off France 97-79 in the showpiece game in Berlin, Germany. A packed Berlin Arena watched as USA came back from a 14-point deficit in the first-half to take victory. Jackie Young saved her best performance of the competition for the final, coming up with 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. But it was another masterclass from Breanna Stewart that mattered most. She was outstanding and posted a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds. Stewart made history as the first player to be crowned a two-time FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup TISSOT MVP. Playing in their maiden Final, France were led across the competition by the impressive Gabby Williams and registered their highest ever finish, having taken third place at the inaugural edition back in 1953. Stewart was joined on the All-Star Five by her USA teammate Jackie Young, as well as Gabby Williams of France, Iyana Martin of Spain and Leonie Fiebich of Germany. A classy 22-point display from Iyana Martin inspired Spain in the Third-Place game as they eased out Germany 81-58. It secured her team their fourth medal in five editions, while the host nation have the consolation of posting their highest ever finish in the competition. The 2026 edition also set a record-breaking attendance for the competition. A total of 236,015 fans in Berlin surpassed the previous record of 145,519 in 2022 - despite fewer games being played in the German capital. The tournament set a new benchmark with an unprecedented average game attendance of 6,556. Final standings of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 1. USA
2. France
3. Spain
4. Germany
5. Belgium
6. Australia
7. China
8. Hungary
9. Italy
10. Korea
11. Puerto Rico
12. Japan
13. Mali
14. Türkiye
15. Czechia
16. Nigeria
2026 NBA PRESEASON SCHEDULE Date | Game | Location | Local | ET | NAT TV | 10/03/2026 | Miami @ Toronto | Videotron Centre, Quebec City, QC | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | | | 10/04/2026 | Utah @ Denver | CU Events Center, Boulder, CO | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | | 10/04/2026 | Golden State @ LA Clippers | Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, HI | 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM | | | 10/05/2026 | Memphis @ Atlanta | State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | | 10/05/2026 | Phoenix @ Detroit | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | | 10/05/2026 | New York @ Philadelphia | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | | 10/05/2026 | Minnesota @ Milwaukee | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | | 10/05/2026 | LA Lakers @ Sacramento | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | | | 10/06/2026 | Brooklyn @ Charlotte | Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | | 10/06/2026 | New Orleans @ Oklahoma City | BOK Center, Tulsa, OK | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | | 10/06/2026 | Denver @ Utah | Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | | 10/06/2026 | LA Lakers @ Golden State | Chase Center, San Francisco, CA | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | | | 10/07/2026 | Minnesota @ Indiana | Hilton Coliseum, Ames, IA | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | | 10/07/2026 | Phoenix @ Chicago | United Center, Chicago, IL | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | | 10/07/2026 | Orlando @ Memphis | FedExForum, Memphis, TN | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | | 10/07/2026 | Milwaukee @ Oklahoma City | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | | 10/07/2026 | Golden State @ Portland | Moda Center, Portland, OR | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | | | 10/08/2026 | Boston @ Cleveland | Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | | 10/08/2026 | Philadelphia @ Brooklyn | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY | 7:30 PM | 7:30 PM | | 10/08/2026 | New Orleans @ Miami | Kaseya Center, Miami, FL | 7:30 PM | 7:30 PM | | 10/08/2026 | Washington @ New York | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | 7:30 PM | 7:30 PM | | 10/08/2026 | Atlanta @ San Antonio | Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | | 10/08/2026 | Sacramento @ LA Lakers | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | 7:30 PM | 10:30 PM | ESPN2 | | 10/09/2026 | Houston vs. Dallas | Venetian Arena, Macao, CHN | 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM | | 10/09/2026 | Memphis @ Chicago | United Center, Chicago, IL | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | | | 10/10/2026 | LA Clippers @ Toronto | Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC | 3:30 PM | 6:30 PM | | 10/10/2026 | Atlanta @ Indiana | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | | 10/10/2026 | Detroit @ Washington | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | | 10/10/2026 | Philadelphia @ Boston | TD Garden, Boston, MA | 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM | | 10/10/2026 | Minnesota @ Miami | Kaseya Center, Miami, FL | 8:00 PM | 8:00 |
France crowned FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 Winners |
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2026
SHANGHAI (China) – France (FRA) ended their wait for a FIBA 3x3 Women's Series 2026 stop victory in emphatic fashion, defeating Rapid Bucharest (ROU) 22-14 in the Final to claim the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 on September 6.
After finishing first in the three-way tie in Pool A on Day 1, France delivered when it mattered most, defeating Neftchi SOCAR (AZE) in the Semi-Finals before overcoming Rapid in the championship game to secure their first Women's Series stop win of the season -- and the biggest one at that.
The victory also marked France's third FIBA 3x3 Women's Series season championship, following their previous triumphs in 2019 and 2024.
Finishing the job
France entered the knockout rounds as Pool A winners after going 2-1 on Day 1 and topping the three-way tie on total points.
They then faced a tough Neftchi SOCAR side in the Semi-Finals. The contest was physical and low-scoring from the outset, with the two teams tied 2-2 early. France gradually established control, moving ahead 7-3 midway through the game before Neftchi fought back.
Brianna Fraser, who had suffered an early injury, returned to the court and helped keep Neftchi within striking distance. But Laetitia Guapo continued to make an impact for France, helping her team maintain an 11-8 advantage with under two minutes remaining.
Marie Mané then delivered the decisive blow, hitting a big two-pointer to put France ahead 15-11. Fraser answered with another two-pointer, but France held on for a 15-13 victory and a place in the Final.
Awaiting them was Rapid Bucharest, who had swept Pool B before defeating Netherlands 18-14 in their Semi-Final.
France control Final
The championship game began as a tight affair, with France holding a narrow 4-3 advantage early.
France then began to pull away. They extended their lead to 6-3 before taking control midway through the game at 10-5. Rapid struggled to generate consistent offense as France did an excellent job containing Marta Miščenko inside.
France continued to hold the advantage, moving ahead 13-7 with four minutes remaining and eventually building a 16-12 lead with under three minutes to play.
Rapid refused to go quietly. Hortense Limouzin missed three free throws as France maintained a 16-12 advantage, but Rapid stayed alive when they cut the deficit to 16-14 with a minute remaining.
France responded immediately. Marie-Eve Paget knocked down a crucial two-pointer to restore a four-point cushion before Guapo added a free throw to make it 19-14. France closed out the championship from there, eventually securing a 22-14 victory. Paget added a buzzer-beating two-pointer to put the finishing touches on France's title triumph.
The victory made both Guapo and Paget three-time FIBA 3x3 Women's Series champions, having also been part of the France teams that won in 2019 and 2024.
Guapo named MVP
Guapo was at the heart of France's championship run and was rewarded with the MVP award. The French star finished the Project Redwings Shanghai Final ranked second in total player value with 38.2, while also grabbing 22 rebounds, third-most in the tournament, and scoring 30 points, good for fourth overall.
Her all-around contribution proved decisive as France navigated two difficult knockout games and ultimately lifted the championship trophy.
Young Talent's Laura Award
Beijing's (CHN) Li Ruoying was named the winner of the Young Talent's Laura Award, recognizing the best U25 player of the Shanghai Final. Despite Beijing's injury-hit campaign, Li and her teammates fought through to the knockout stage and provided one of the home crowd's standout stories.
Final Standings
1. France (FRA)
2. Rapid Bucharest (ROU)
3. Netherlands (NED)
4. Neftchi SOCAR (AZE)
5. Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL)
6. Beijing (CHN)
7. China (CHN)
8. Germany (GER)
What's Next?
The FIBA 3x3 Women's Series 2026 season has come to an end, with France lifting the Shanghai Final trophy to cap another action-packed campaign.
Attention now turns to 2027, with the next FIBA 3x3 Women's Series season set to bring another opportunity for teams, players and federations to build momentum and strengthen their position on the road toward the LA 28 Olympic Games.
For France, the Shanghai triumph provides another major boost to a program that has now captured its third Women's Series season championship. With Laetitia Guapo, Marie-Eve Paget and their teammates finishing the season on top, the French will head into the offseason with plenty of confidence.
The rest of the field will now have a chance to recharge before beginning preparations for the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series 2027 and another season of high-level 3x3 action. |
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