S'PORE TO STAGE 3X3 WORLD CUP

Fiba and SportSG announce 2027 event, which will afford the Republic direct entry

- David Lee

Singapore will compete in the basketball World Cup for the first time, after world governing body Fiba and national sports agency Sport Singapore (SportSG) announced that the Republic will host the Fiba 3x3 World Cup in June 2027.

The marquee event is expected to welcome 40 teams for the seven-day men and women's tournaments. As hosts, Singapore will get direct entry to both competitions. More details will be shared later, said Fiba and SportSG.

At the opening ceremony of the ongoing Fiba 3x3 Asia Cup at the OCBC Square on March 28, Fiba 3x3 managing director Alex Sanchez presented a token to SportSG chairman Kon Yin Tong to mark the milestone.

Both parties also revealed that Singapore will host the 3x3 Asia Cup for a fifth consecutive year, as well as the 3x3 World Cup qualifiers in April 2026.

The qualifiers will take place right after the 3x3 Asia Cup and will feature more than 24 teams vying for spots at the 2026 3x3 World Cup.

Sanchez said: "We are incredibly excited and fortunate to have such strong partners in Singapore, who share our passion for 3x3 basketball."

"The 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."