FIBA 3x3 World Tour Macau 2026 tips off

MACAU, October 17 - Authorized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), organized by the Sports Bureau and StarMac Entertainment Production Limited, co-organized by the Macau-China Basketball Association and Chaiioi Sports Company Limited, and supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office, the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Macau 2026 is held on 17 and 18 October at the Ruins of St. Paul’s. The opening ceremony was held today (17 October).

The FIBA 3x3 World Tour is a top-tier event in the FIBA 3x3 competition system and has long attracted extensive attention from global media and the basketball world. This year's World Tour season began in April and has been held in various cities, with the Macau leg being a key event in the race to qualify for the World Tour Finals and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. It brings together 16 top teams from around the world to compete for the championship, with a total prize pool of up to USD185,000.

Multiple qualification and group-stage matches were played on the first day of the event. The teams that successfully advanced to the quarter-finals include: Ub (Serbia), Amsterdam RABOBANK (Netherlands), Miami (USA), Skyliners (Germany), Shanghai (China), DeQing (China), Taipei WanBao (Chinese Taipei), and Cotai WOLFUNITED (Macao, China).

Guests officiating the opening ceremony included: Mr. Cheang Kai Meng, Vice President of the Sports Bureau; Mr. Lou Kit Long, Chief Executive Officer of StarMac Entertainment Production Limited; Mr. Ignacio Soriano, FIBA 3x3 Head of Event; Mr. Ma Chi Seng, Secretary-General of the Sports and Olympic Committee of Macau, China; Mr. Wu Chong Fai, President of the Macau-China Basketball Association; and Ms. Chim Wai Kei, Acting Head of the Business Tourism and Events Division of the Macao Government Tourism Office.

The quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final will be held tomorrow (18 October). A Shoot-Out Contest and a Dunk Contest will also take place during the event. Admission is free for residents and visitors, who can attend and experience the charm of 3x3 basketball.

Ahead of the event, the organizers invited players of the Amsterdam RABOBANK team from the Netherlands, the gold medalists in 3x3 basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as well as players from Germany's Skyliners, ranked seventh in the world, to visit several local schools in Macao to carry out campus charity exchange activities. The players shared their career paths and training philosophies, and provided coaching and technical exchanges to the students. The students were very excited to have close contact with world-class players. The activity successfully used 3x3 basketball to build a platform for international sports exchange for Macao's youth, convey the spirit of sportsmanship, and encourage young people to pursue their dreams.

Furthermore, in response to the Macao SAR Government’s “Tourism+” and “Sports+” industry integration policy and to create a new model linking major sports events with local neighborhood associations, commercial districts, food, and culture, the organizers will carry out diversified ancillary activities during the events. Together with nearly 20 merchants in the Ruins of St. Paul’s commercial district—including food and beverage, cultural and creative industries, and local brands—the organizers will set up basketball-themed games in stores and launch event-exclusive spending offers to attract spectators to the district and encourage spending. At the same time, in cooperation with the Women’s General Association of Macau, the General Union of Neighbourhood Associations of Macau, and the Macao Federation of Trade Unions, the organizers will open venues for association competitions and experience activities, sharing event resources and promoting sports exchange. It is hoped that the footfall generated by this international sporting event will boost consumption in the Ruins of St. Paul’s community, stimulate cultural tourism and the commercial district economy, and promote Macao’s sports tourism.

For more information, please visit the official website at worldtour.fiba3x3.com/2026/macauor the Sports Bureau website at www.sport.gov.mo, or follow the “Macao Major Sporting Events” Facebook page, “澳門體育” (Macao Sports) WeChat public account and “澳門特區體育局” (Macao SAR Sports Bureau) WeChat subscription account.

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