FIBA 3×3 World Tour to make debut in Bahrain

The FIBA 3×3 World Tour is set to make its highly anticipated debut in Manama, Bahrain, as the world’s best 3×3 players descend on the Harbour North on 16-17 November 2023.

The 16th FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop in 2023 will see 12 of the best 3×3 men’s teams in the world, from Ub Huishan and Vienna (AUT) to Antwerp TOPdesk (BEL), Lausanne Sports LS (SUI) and Amsterdam HiPro (NED), compete in the Kingdom for the very first time.

Hosted in cooperation with the Bahrain Ministry of Tourism and GFH Financial Group, fans of the world’s number one urban team sport will enjoy a combination of family entertainment and thrilling 3×3 action at the iconic Harbour North on the shores of Manama, the capital of Bahrain.

“We couldn’t be happier to bring the world’s best 3×3 stars to Manama, the capital of Bahrain, for the first time ever as part of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour in 2023,” said Shaikh Issa Bin Ali Al Khalifa, Undersecretary Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee. “The iconic waterfront location of the Harbour North will provide the ultimate 3×3 showcase in a vibrant city home to a growing community of passionate basketball fans.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome the FIBA 3×3 World Tour to Manama – the first time this prestigious tour will be held in Bahrain,” said Shaikh Issa Bin Ali Al Khalifa. “Hosting this major international event on the beautiful shores of Manama will no doubt inspire the next young generation of basketball stars in Bahrain and underline our ability to host major international sporting events. Outside of the action, we welcome the players and fans to take time to enjoy the rich history and culture our beautiful city has to offer.”