World Champions Head to Dubai as Three-Year FIBA 3×3 Deal Begins
Dubai has added another major fixture to its sports calendar, with the FIBA 3×3 World Tour coming to the city for a Masters tournament on November 7 and 8, 2026. While organizers have not yet named the exact venue, the two-day event brings world champions, European champions, and Olympians to the city during the final stretch of the international season.
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This November stop is not a one-off exhibition. It marks the start of a three-year partnership between Dubai and the competition, securing a Masters tournament in the city annually through 2028. For the teams arriving in November, the games carry heavy stakes, players will compete for crucial ranking points and prize money.
The global 2026 tour originally tipped off in Japan on April 25, traveling through urban locations worldwide across the spring and summer. Dubai’s November dates place the city right at the tail end of the calendar, serving as a key launchpad before the season concludes at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 12 and 13.
FIBA 3×3 Managing Director Alex Sanchez said the organization was delighted to welcome Dubai to the circuit this season, citing the city’s established standing as a major event destination alongside its sports infrastructure.
Further announcements regarding the exact arena location and ticket details are expected as November approaches.
