Three FIBA Events Heading to Singapore Between 2026 and 2027
FIBA and Sport Singapore extend an existing partnership into next two years
Posted On: March 28, 2025 By :
FIBA and Sport Singapore will extend its existing relations to have a series of FIBA 3×3 events in the Asian destination through 2027.
The announcement took place at the opening ceremony of the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025 between Alex Sanchez, FIBA 3×3 managing director, and Kon Yin Tong, chairman of Sport Singapore. The 3×3 Asia Cup will remain in Singapore in April 2026 along with a FIBA 3×3 World Cup Qualifier in April 2026 and FIBA 3×3 World Cup in June 2027.
“We are very excited and fortunate to have such strong partners in Singapore, who share our passion for 3×3 basketball and the delivery of world-class events,” Sanchez said. “The Singapore Sports Hub, a renowned venue for major sporting events, will provide the perfect setting to host the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup and the 3×3 World Cup Qualifiers in 2026. As we gear up to welcome the best players for the final FIBA 3×3 World Cup before the LA28 Olympics, we are confident that Singapore will deliver beyond our expectations.”
The FIBA 3×3 World Cup Qualifier 2026 will attract more than 24 teams vying to qualify for the 2026 edition of the FIBA 3×3 World Cup. The following year, the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2027 is expected to welcome 40 teams from around the world over a seven-day event.
This collaboration continues the existing partnership between FIBA and Sport Singapore. The 35th edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup will be played in Singapore Sports Hub for the third straight year from September 18-21 and will feature the winners of the Basketball Champions League in Europe, BCL Americas, BCL Asia and Basketball African League.
“Extending our partnership with FIBA through 2026 and 2027 reflects the popularity of basketball as one of our most popular team sports in Singapore,” said Alan Goh, chief executie officer of SportSG. “With these marquee tournaments alongside our grassroots basketball programs, we aim to benefit our TeamSG basketball players while also ensuring that basketball remains accessible as a sport for all in Singapore.”
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