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On April 12, 2025, the city of Baoding in China will become the center of the world’s 3×3 basketball scene, launching the new season of the FIBA 3×3 Challenger. This grand event will bring together the elite of the global 3×3 basketball community on one court, where teams from all corners of the planet will compete for prestigious points and the opportunity to advance to the Marseille Masters stage of the World Tour.

China, represented by four teams — Chongming, Qinhuangdao, Jingjiang, and Qingchuan — will hold a special place in the tournament, showcasing a high level of skill and passion for this dynamic sport. Their rivals will include such formidable teams as Liman (Serbia), Miami (USA), Amsterdam (Netherlands), and many others who have long established themselves as leaders in the world of 3×3 basketball.

The FIBA 3×3 Baoding Challenger promises to be a true celebration of basketball. Fast-paced action, precise shots, and unexpected twists — all of these elements make this sport unique and thrilling.

List of Participants in the FIBA 3×3 Baoding Challenger:

  1. Miami (USA)
  2. Amsterdam (Netherlands)
  3. Liman (Serbia)
  4. Chongming (China)
  5. Utrecht (Netherlands)
  6. Skyliners (Germany)
  7. Bordeaux (France)
  8. Shinagawa CITY EXE (Japan)
  9. Barcelona (Spain)
  10. Marbella (Spain)
  11. Ermont SENEF (France)
  12. Qinhuangdao (China)
  13. Kanchanaburi (Thailand)
  14. Siliguri IB3L (India)
  15. Jingjiang (China)
  16. Qingchuan (China)


Photo: FIBA 3×3