Glasgow 2026 confirms nations for 3x3 basketball

Glasgow 2026 has today confirmed the nations set to compete in the 3x3 Basketball competition at this summer's Commonwealth Games, marking a major milestone for a sport that made its debut just four years ago at Birmingham 2022, according to a release.

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Taking place at the SEC Centre from 24 July to 29 July 2026, 3x3 Basketball is a fast-paced, half-court format of Basketball. Tickets are on sale for the incredibly high-octane 3x3 Basketball, which has become one of the most exciting and accessible versions of Basketball on the global stage with its urban roots and festival-like atmosphere.

It is played by two teams of three players, using one hoop and a 12-second shot clock to keep the action constantly moving. Games last just 10 minutes or end earlier if a team reaches 21 points, creating a high-energy, quickfire style of play that showcases speed, skill and agility.

Following the strong reception from fans to its first Commonwealth Games appearance in Birmingham 2022, the 3x3 Basketball programme has been expanded from eight teams per gender to 12 per gender for Glasgow 2026, demonstrating the rapid growth and rising global appeal of the exciting format.

The full list of qualified nations is:

Men's 3x3 Basketball Competition: Australia, Cayman Islands, Fiji, Guyana, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Scotland, Singapore