FIBA and Sport Singapore to host series of events in 2026 and 2027

Aimed at growing the profile of 3x3 basketball within the local Singaporean sporting community, FIBA and Sport Singapore (SportSG) have extended their existing partnership to host a series of events in 2026 and 2027.

The partnership reflects the popularity of basketball as one of Singapore’s most popular team sports. Marquee tournaments alongside SportSG grassroots basketball programs, aims to benefit TeamSG basketball players while also ensuring that basketball remains accessible as a sport for all in Singapore.

The announcement took place at the opening ceremony of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 with Alex Sanchez, FIBA 3x3 Managing Director, presenting a token to Kon Yin Tong, Chairman of Sport Singapore (SportSG), to symbolise this milestone.

3x3 basketball fans can look forward to numerous major events in the next two years, including FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup in April 2026, FIBA 3x3 World Cup Qualifier in April 2026, and FIBA 3x3 World Cup in June 2027.

The FIBA 3x3 World Cup Qualifier 2026, taking place right after FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2026 in Singapore Sports Hub, will attract more than 24 teams vying to qualify for the 2026 edition of the FIBA 3x3 World Cup. The following year, the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2027 is expected to welcome 40 teams from around the world over a seven-day event. More details about the event venue for FIBA 3x3 World Cup in 2027 will be shared in due course.

Alex Sanchez, FIBA 3x3 Managing Director enthused “we are very excited and fortunate to have such strong partners in Singapore, who share our passion for 3x3 basketball and the delivery of world-class events. The Singapore Sports Hub, a renowned venue for major sporting events, will provide the perfect setting to host the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup and the 3x3 World Cup Qualifiers in 2026. As we gear up to welcome the best players for the final FIBA 3x3 World Cup before the LA28 Olympics, we are confident that Singapore will deliver beyond our expectations.”

Alan Goh, Chief Executive SportSG added “our partnership with FIBA has brought world-class basketball action to Singapore where our community can both watch and participate in the sport. Since 2022, the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup has grown into a marquee event that draws thousands of spectators – from our enthusiastic school children to our passionate fans from our basketball community. Extending our partnership with FIBA through 2026 and 2027 reflects the popularity of basketball as one of our most popular team sports in Singapore. 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.”

This extended partnership between FIBA and SportSG aims to further grow interest in the sport and establish Singapore as a regional hub for basketball. With over 1,100 basketball courts across the island, there are ample opportunities for communities to bond, play, and strengthen basketball’s popularity as one of the top team sports among Singaporeans.

This collaboration also showcases once again SportSG’s ability to host top class sport events and complements the existing line up of basketball events in Singapore such as the upcoming FIBA Intercontinental Cup. The 35th edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup will be played in Singapore Sports Hub, for the third straight year, from September 18th-21st, 2025, and will feature six clubs from all corners of the globe including the winners of the Basketball Champions League (BCL) in Europe, BCL Americas, BCL Asia and Basketball African League (BAL).

Beyond major international tournaments, Singapore has built a strong basketball ecosystem that engages players of all ages. These efforts are a testament to SportSG’s efforts to raise the profile of basketball and grow our talent pool. Together with major events such as the upcoming NBA Rising Stars Invitational in June and FIBA Intercontinental Cup in September, Singapore’s reputation as a basketball powerhouse will be further cemented. Through these efforts, SportSG continues to ensure that basketball in Singapore remains accessible, vibrant, and competitive at all levels.

Image. FIBA and Sport Singapore (SportSG) have extended their existing partnership to host a series of events in 2026 and 2027. Credit: FIBA Basketball