FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026 is currently underway in Warsaw, Poland. Here is a comprehensive overview of the tournament, including key details, team pools, and how to follow the action.
FIBA 3×3 World Cup Warsaw 2026: Live Scores, Pools & How to Watch
Warsaw, Poland – The world’s best basketball players have converged on Parade Square for the 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Cup. Running from June 1-7, this tournament brings together 20 men’s and 20 women’s teams in a high-intensity battle for global supremacy.
The defending champions are on upset alert, the hosts are hungry, and a revolutionary new “DUNK MANIA” contest debuts this year. Here is everything you need to know about the FIBA 3×3 World Cup in Warsaw.
Quick Tournament Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Warsaw, Poland |
| Venue | Parade Square (Plac Defilad) |
| Dates | June 1–7, 2026 |
| Teams | 20 Men / 20 Women |
| Defending Men’s Champ | Spain |
| Defending Women’s Champ | Netherlands |
Men’s Tournament: Pool of Death in Warsaw
The men’s bracket features a blockbuster Pool A. Six-time champions Serbia face the reigning world champions Spain in a rematch of last year’s final. Austria, Australia, and Madagascar round out the group.
Men’s Pool Standings & Schedule
| Pool | Teams (Rank/Note) |
|---|---|
| A | Serbia, Spain, Austria, Australia, Madagascar |
| B | USA, Latvia, Mongolia, Czechia, Poland (Hosts) |
| C | Netherlands (Olympic Champs), Germany, China, Japan, New Zealand |
| D | Lithuania, France, Belgium, Puerto Rico, Brazil |
Key Matchup to Watch: Serbia vs. Spain (Pool A) – A potential finals preview in the group stage.
Women’s Tournament: Netherlands Seek Repeat
The Netherlands women arrive in Warsaw as the defending champions and look to go back-to-back. However, they face a tough road in Pool A against host nation Poland and a feisty Czechia squad.
Team USA, led by rising star Mikaylah Williams, is seeking redemption after a disappointing 2025 campaign. Meanwhile, China adds veteran Lili Wang to a roster featuring Zhang Zhiting, making them a dark horse contender.
Women’s Pool Draw
| Pool | Teams |
|---|---|
| A | Netherlands, Poland (Hosts), Czechia, Azerbaijan, Madagascar |
| B | Spain, USA, Mongolia, Hungary, Australia |
| C | China, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Philippines |
| D | France, Canada, Japan, Ukraine, Lithuania |
Full Group Stage Schedule
June 1 – Day 1
| Time (CEST) | Category | Pool | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | Women | C | China vs. Germany |
| 12:55 | Women | C | Latvia vs. Philippines |
| 13:20 | Men | C | China vs. Japan |
| 13:45 | Men | C | New Zealand vs. Netherlands |
| 14:20 | Women | C | Italy vs. China |
| 14:45 | Women | C | Germany vs. Philippines |
| 15:10 | Men | C | Japan vs. Germany |
| 15:35 | Men | C | China vs. Netherlands |
| 16:40 | Women | C | Italy vs. Latvia |
| 17:05 | Women | A | Azerbaijan vs. Madagascar |
| 17:30 | Men | C | Germany vs. New Zealand |
| 17:55 | Men | A | Austria vs. Madagascar |
| 18:30 | Women | A | Czechia vs. Netherlands |
| 18:55 | Women | A | Poland vs. Madagascar |
| 19:20 | Men | A | Spain vs. Australia |
| 19:45 | Men | A | Madagascar vs. Serbia |
| 20:20 | Women | A | Netherlands vs. Azerbaijan |
| 20:45 | Women | A | Poland vs. Czechia |
| 21:10 | Men | A | Australia vs. Austria |
| 21:35 | Men | A | Spain vs. Serbia |
June 2 – Day 2
| Time (CEST) | Category | Pool | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | Women | D | Canada vs. Lithuania |
| 12:55 | Women | D | Japan vs. France |
| 13:20 | Men | D | Belgium vs. Lithuania |
| 13:45 | Men | D | Puerto Rico vs. Brazil |
| 14:20 | Women | D | Ukraine vs. Canada |
| 14:45 | Women | D | Lithuania vs. France |
| 15:10 | Men | D | France vs. Belgium |
| 15:35 | Men | D | Brazil vs. Lithuania |
| 16:40 | Women | D | Japan vs. Ukraine |
| 17:05 | Women | B | Hungary vs. Spain |
| 17:30 | Men | D | Puerto Rico vs. France |
| 17:55 | Men | B | Czechia vs. Mongolia |
| 18:30 | Women | B | Mongolia vs. Australia |
| 18:55 | Women | B | USA vs. Hungary |
| 19:20 | Men | B | USA vs. Latvia |
| 19:45 | Men | B | Mongolia vs. Poland |
| 20:20 | Women | B | Mongolia vs. Spain |
| 20:45 | Women | B | Australia vs. USA |
| 21:10 | Women | B | Czechia vs. USA |
| 21:35 | Men | B | Poland vs. Latvia |
June 3 – Day 3
| Time (CEST) | Category | Pool | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | Women | C | Philippines vs. China |
| 12:55 | Women | C | Germany vs. Italy |
| 13:20 | Men | C | Netherlands vs. Japan |
| 13:45 | Men | C | New Zealand vs. China |
| 14:20 | Women | C | China vs. Latvia |
| 14:45 | Women | C | Philippines vs. Italy |
| 15:10 | Men | C | Netherlands vs. Germany |
| 15:35 | Men | C | Japan vs. New Zealand |
| 16:40 | Women | C | Latvia vs. Germany |
| 17:05 | Women | A | Czechia vs. Azerbaijan |
| 17:30 | Men | C | Germany vs. China |
| 17:55 | Men | A | Australia vs. Madagascar |
| 18:30 | Women | A | Madagascar vs. Netherlands |
| 18:55 | Women | A | Azerbaijan vs. Poland |
| 19:20 | Men | A | Austria vs. Spain |
| 19:45 | Men | A | Serbia vs. Australia |
| 20:20 | Women | A | Madagascar vs. Czechia |
| 20:45 | Women | A | Netherlands vs. Poland |
| 21:10 | Men | A | Madagascar vs. Spain |
| 21:35 | Men | A | Serbia vs. Austria |
June 4 – Day 4 (Final Day of Pool Play)
| Time (CEST) | Category | Pool | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | Women | D | France vs. Ukraine |
| 12:55 | Women | D | Canada vs. Japan |
| 13:20 | Men | D | Brazil vs. Belgium |
| 13:45 | Men | D | Lithuania vs. Puerto Rico |
| 14:20 | Women | D | Ukraine vs. Lithuania |
| 14:45 | Women | D | France vs. Canada |
| 15:10 | Men | D | France vs. Brazil |
| 15:35 | Men | D | Belgium vs. Puerto Rico |
| 16:40 | Women | D | Lithuania vs. Japan |
| 17:05 | Women | B | Spain vs. Australia |
| 17:30 | Men | D | Lithuania vs. France |
| 17:55 | Men | B | Latvia vs. Czechia |
| 18:30 | Women | B | USA vs. Mongolia |
| 18:55 | Women | B | Australia vs. Hungary |
| 19:20 | Men | B | Mongolia vs. USA |
| 19:45 | Men | B | Poland vs. Czechia |
| 20:20 | Women | B | Spain vs. USA |
| 20:45 | Women | B | Hungary vs. Mongolia |
| 21:10 | Men | B | Latvia vs. Mongolia |
| 21:35 | Men | B | USA vs. Poland |
June 5 – Play-in Round
| Time (CEST) | Matchup |
|---|---|
| 18:00 | Play-in Game 1 |
| 18:25 | Play-in Game 2 |
| 19:00 | Play-in Game 3 |
| 19:25 | Play-in Game 4 |
| 20:00 | Play-in Game 5 |
| 20:25 | Play-in Game 6 |
| 21:00 | Play-in Game 7 |
| 21:25 | Play-in Game 8 |
June 6 – Quarterfinals
| Time (CEST) | Matchup |
|---|---|
| 17:00 | Quarterfinal 1 |
| 17:25 | Quarterfinal 2 |
| 18:00 | Quarterfinal 3 |
| 18:25 | Quarterfinal 4 |
| 19:00 | Quarterfinal 5 |
| 19:25 | Quarterfinal 6 |
| 20:00 | Quarterfinal 7 |
| 20:25 | Quarterfinal 8 |
June 7 – Finals Day
| Time (CEST) | Event |
|---|---|
| 17:00 | Semifinal 1 |
| 17:30 | Semifinal 2 |
| 18:10 | Semifinal 3 |
| 18:40 | Semifinal 4 |
| 19:35 | Women’s Bronze Medal Game |
| 20:05 | Men’s Bronze Medal Game |
| 20:45 | Women’s Gold Medal Final |
| 21:15 | Men’s Gold Medal Final |
Full Tournament Schedule (Warsaw Time – CEST)
- June 1-4: Pool Stage (Round-robin)
- June 5: Play-in games & Quarterfinals begin
- June 6: Quarterfinals conclude
- June 7: Semifinals, Bronze Medal Games & Gold Medal Finals
Note: Gold medal games will tip off on the evening of June 7, followed by the awards ceremony at Parade Square.
How to Watch the FIBA 3×3 World Cup Live
You can watch every game from Warsaw live and free through the following official channels:
1. Global Streaming (Free)
All 104 games are streaming live on the official FIBA 3×3 YouTube channel.
Heads up: Some regions may require a VPN due to local broadcast rights.
2. Regional TV Broadcasters
- USA / Canada: beIN Sports
- Poland: TVP (Telewizja Polska)
- Canada: CBC Sports
- China: CCTV / Tencent
3. Live Stats & Updates
Follow real-time box scores and play-by-play on the FIBA 3×3 app (iOS/Android) or the official event microsite.
What’s New in 2026? “DUNK MANIA”
For the first time in World Cup history, Warsaw hosts DUNK MANIA – a team-based dunk contest. Instead of individual performances, national teams will compete together in a high-flying spectacle. The event takes place during the evening session on June 6.
Final Predictions & Title Favorites
- Men’s Gold Medal Favorite: Serbia (6-time champs) are hungry after losing their crown to Spain in 2025. The mathcup in Pool A will tell us everything.
- Women’s Gold Medal Favorite: Netherlands are the team to beat, but watch out for France (Pool D) and China (Pool C) to make deep runs.
- Host Nation Hopefuls: Poland’s men (Pool B) and women (Pool A) will have the roaring home crowd behind them. A quarterfinal appearance would be a massive success.
Key Takeaways for Fans Attending in Warsaw
- Location: Parade Square is directly outside the Palace of Culture and Science (metro: Świętokrzyska).
- Tickets: Day passes are available at the gate or via the official Polish Basketball Federation website.
- Fan Zone: A free outdoor fan zone offers food trucks, a 3×3 court for pick-up games, and giant screens.
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