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From September 11 to 13, 2026, Antwerp will host the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup 2026, where 12 men’s and 12 women’s national teams that qualified through the earlier rounds will compete for the European title.
The tournament combines top-level basketball with the fast pace and atmosphere of streetball, making it an event worth following for both dedicated basketball fans and newcomers to 3×3. As an official FIBA partner, global brand 1xBet also supports the development of basketball and events of this scale.
There are five reasons why fans need to follow the tournament.
Europe’s best teams will compete – The tournament brings together some of the strongest national teams in European basketball, including Olympic and world champions and medalists.
Serbia, the Netherlands, France, Spain, and other established basketball nations will be among the teams competing in Antwerp. With strong lineups on the court, fans can expect intense games from the opening moments to the final whistle.
3×3 leaves no time to slow down – The 3×3 format is very different from traditional basketball. Games are played on a single basket and last just 10 minutes, unless one team reaches 21 points first.
Teams also have only 12 seconds to organize an attack. That leaves very little time to recover from mistakes or settle into the game. Possession changes quickly, while fast drives and long-range shots can change the score in seconds.
Anything can happen – One of the biggest attractions of 3×3 basketball is how quickly a game can change.
In traditional basketball, a team can recover after a poor quarter. In 3×3, a couple of bad minutes can be enough to lose control of a match. A few successful three-pointers from an underdog can completely change the result.
Even when the tournament features some of the strongest national teams in Europe, lower-ranked sides can still challenge and defeat more established opponents. That unpredictability makes every game worth watching.
More than just basketball – The FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup is also a basketball festival.
Alongside the competition, fans can experience street culture, live DJ sets, interactive activities, and the atmosphere that has become closely associated with 3×3 basketball. The combination gives the tournament a different feel from a traditional basketball competition and can keep fans engaged beyond the games themselves.
A European champion in three days – The entire tournament takes place over just three days, meaning teams have little room for mistakes. From the group stage through to the final, every game can have a direct impact on the race for the title. The tight schedule keeps the competition moving and leaves teams with very little time to recover from a setback.
For fans, that means three days of high-stakes basketball and a European champion being crowned before the tournament is over.
Why 1xBet supports 3×3 basketball
The speed, accessibility, and growing popularity of 3×3 basketball make it an important part of the sport’s development. That is why 1xBet continues to support the growth of the format as an official FIBA partner.
For affiliates looking to monetize interest around major sporting events, the 1xPartners affiliate program also offers partnership opportunities across the sports betting industry.
The FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup 2026 brings together strong national teams, a fast-paced format, and a festival atmosphere in Antwerp. With the title decided in just three days, there will be little time for fans to look away.
