3x3 Champs – U23 & U17 National Event
The 3x3 Champs is a new featured event and will be integrated as the official national pathway for the Australian Gangurrus 3x3 program. Australia’s best U23 & U17 talent are invited to participate in the inaugural event from January 30 – 31 in Ballarat.
The tournament will be used for talent identification as well as integration with the global FIBA 3x3 rankings system
1. Key Event Details
Status: FIBA 3x3 Lite Quest (TBC pending FIBA approval)
Dates: Friday 30th & Saturday 31st January 2026
Location: Selkirk Stadium - Ballarat, Victoria
(Tournament will run alongside U20 & Ivor Burge National Championships)
Maximum Teams: 16 Teams per division (U17 Male/Female, U23 Male/Female)
Game Guarantee: Guaranteed 5 games minimum over two days.
Entry Price: $500 per team or $125 per player
2. The Pathway to International Glory
Basketball Australia’s High Performance team will utilise the 3x3 Champs tournament for talent identification and as a pathway for the junior and senior 3x3 Gangurrus.
U17 Competition: Talent identification for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. (Eligibility: Born 2010 or after).
U23 Competition: Talent identification and selection for the national team for the 2026 FIBA U23 World Cup. (Eligibility: Born 2004 or after).
U23 Team Prize: The winning teams (Male & Female) will have their travel covered to qualify for a future FIBA Challenger event in 2026 (TBC).
3. Mandatory Registration Process
Team Registration is mandatory through this portal and is strictly subject to final approval by State & Territory – Governing Bodies.
Step One
Registration (Mandatory)
Register: All teams and players must register through this FIBA 3x3 Event Portal (Event Maker).
State ID: During registration, the team or player must clearly identify the State/Territory they represent.
Roster: Add all players and the captain's full names as they appear on their FIBA 3x3 player profile.
Profile Check: All players must have a valid FIBA 3x3 Profile to be eligible.
Where do I create my FIBA 3x3 Profile? > https://play.fiba3x3.com/signup
Step Two
Approval & Payment
State Approval: Following team registration, the registered team list will be made available to the respective State Organisation for approval (subject to the 2 teams per state limitation).
Payment: The team entry fee of $500 per team (= $125 per player) must be paid after registration and State Approval. A secure payment link will be sent to the team captain once approval is confirmed.
Final Confirmation: Entry is finalised only once the State Organisation has approved it and the registration fee has been paid.
4. Team Capacity & Deadlines
State Quota: Each State/Territory has a strict quota of two teams per division per gender for initial entry.
Deadline: The initial registration deadline for all teams is Monday 30th of November 2025.
Vacant Spots: Any unused spots will be filled based on highest team ranking points. If a team has no current ranking points, selection will be based on a first-arrive, first-serve basis from the waitlist immediately following the registration deadline.
Need Assistance?
If you experience any technical difficulties or require assistance to register your team, please contact the operations team directly: operations@australia.basketball
