VISION
3×3 (pronounced “three-ex-three” in English) is considered the number one urban team sport. From the first official event at the 2010 Youth Olympics Games, FIBA has had an ambitious vision for the game:
UNIVERSAL
3×3 is simple and flexible enough to be played anywhere by anybody. All you need is a hoop, a half-court and six players. Events can be staged outdoor and indoor in iconic locations to bring basketball directly to the people.
ENTERTAINING
The rules are very simple and designed to make it a fast, spectacular and exciting game. The non-stop music brings an authentic urban culture atmosphere, which attracts a new young audience to the games.
PROFESSIONAL
3×3 is an opportunity for new players, organizers and countries to go from the streets to the World Stage. The stars of the game play in a professional tour and some of the most prestigious multi-sports events. On June 9, 2017, 3×3 was added to the Olympic Program, starting from the Tokyo 2020 Games.
History
2010
First event
Inclusion and success story for 3×3 at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games
2011
World Cup
Inclusion and success story for 3×3 at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games
2012
Professional Tour
Launch of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour, where teams represent cities and earn prize money
2017
Olympic Inclusion
3×3 became an Olympic discipline on June 9, 2017