Rio de Janeiro confirmed as host of FIBA 3×3 World Tour WNS Final 2026
The highly anticipated 15th edition of the FIBA 3×3 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 3×3 basketball players will get to showcase their skills at the FIBA 3×3 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 3×3 World Tour promises to be another epic and entertaining global journey, continuing to draw the biggest 3×3 basketball talents to urban locations across four continents.
FIBA 3×3 Managing Director Alex Sanchez added: “We are thrilled that we can look forward to signing off another successful FIBA 3×3 World Tour in real style, in such an iconic and box-office location like Rio de Janeiro.”
“The passion for 3×3 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 3×3 World Tour to remember.”
Marcelo Sousa, the Brazilian Basketball Confederation (CBB) president stated: “Hosting this event marks the most significant moment for 3×3 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 3×3 basketball nationwide.”
“We are confident that Rio de Janeiro will deliver an unforgettable celebration of 3×3 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.
