The action heats up from the first match... Thai women face Spain - Thai men clash with defending champions Serbia!! The FIBA 3x3 Sponsor Red Bull Champions Cup starts on 13 March.
The global basketball event, “FIBA 3x3 Sponsor | Red Bull Champions Cup 2026,” has officially conducted its group draw, set to deliver thrilling games from 13–15 March at the plaza in front of CentralWorld shopping mall, Bangkok. This tournament is organized through the collaboration of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the Sports Authority of Thailand, the National Sports Development Fund, the Basketball Association of Thailand, Channel 7HD, and Thero Entertainment, with Thailand serving as the host.
Group Draw Results
Men's Teams
Group A: Serbia, Lithuania, Spain, Thailand
Group B: USA, Netherlands, Australia, Madagascar
Women's Teams
Group A: Netherlands, USA, Australia, Madagascar
Group B: Spain, Canada, Azerbaijan, Thailand
The highlight in Men’s Group A is the defending champion Serbia, led by global superstar Strahinja Stojačić, ready to face Lithuania and Spain. Meanwhile, the Thai national team, as hosts, backed by full crowd support, aims to surprise by advancing to the semifinals.
In Group B, a showdown of giants USA and Netherlands will unfold, with Australia and Madagascar also contending for semifinal spots. On the women's side, Group B is particularly tough, featuring defending champion Canada facing runner-up Spain, while Thai women also have hopes of making it through.
The Thai national teams will open their campaigns on Friday, 13 March, starting at 17:00 when the women face Spain, a tough opponent and last year’s runner-up. Following at 17:30, the men will meet the formidable defending champions Serbia. Then at 19:00, fans can continue cheering for the Thai women as they battle Azerbaijan for a chance to reach the semifinals—let’s see who advances.
The top two teams from each group will advance directly to the semifinals. Winners of the semifinals proceed to the final, while the losers will compete for third place. The champions of both men’s and women’s categories at the “FIBA 3x3 Sponsor | Red Bull Champions Cup 2025” will automatically qualify for the 3x3 Champions Cup 2027 and the 2027 World Cup. Additionally, the men’s champion will earn two entries to compete in the 2026 World Tour, and the women’s champion will receive wild cards for five invitations to the 2026 FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series.
The women’s champion will receive five wild cards (invitations) to compete in the 2026 FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series events.
Join us to watch this world-class competition and cheer on the Thai 3x3 national teams at the “FIBA 3x3 Sponsor | Red Bull Champions Cup 2026,” held from 13–15 March, daily from 15:00 to 22:00 at the plaza in front of CentralWorld shopping center.
Here is the schedule for the first two days of the Thai national teams’ matches:
Friday, 13 March 2026
17:05 – Women’s team Thailand vs. Spain
17:30 – Men’s team Thailand vs. Serbia
19:05 – Women’s team Thailand vs. Azerbaijan
Saturday, 14 March 2026
17:05 – Men’s team Thailand vs. Spain
17:30 – Women’s team Thailand vs. Canada
19:30 – Men’s team Thailand vs. Lithuania
Sunday, 15 March
17:05 – Women’s final
17:30 – Men’s final
Don’t miss out! Admission is free. The event takes place at the activity plaza in front of CentralWorld department store, with fun activities across all three days. You can also watch live broadcasts on Channel 7HD from 13–15 March, 17:00–18:00. For more details, visit the Basketball Association of Thailand Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bsatthailand/ and https://www.facebook.com/TEROSPORTEVENTS/
