The Asian Games 3×3 Basketball 3rd event – Sep 23
September 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The teams will enter from the 3×3 Basketball Preliminary Round Pool Play on September 23, 2026 at the Asian Games. It’s the third day of action and very crucial in the progress of teams to the knockout stages of the tournament.
The 3×3 Basketball Tournaments for Men & Women will also be on at the same time, with national teams competing for points in their initial group stage games. There will be no medals awarded on September 23 as the competition is still in the pool stage. Instead, each game will be a major step up for winning the next round in the tournament.
3×3 Basketball Asian Games 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | 3×3 Basketball Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | September 23, 2026 |
| Competition Day | Day 3 of Active 3×3 Basketball Competition |
| Event Stage | Preliminary Round Pool Play |
| Sport | Basketball 3×3 |
| Governing Body | FIBA 3×3 Basketball |
| Divisions | Men’s Tournament and Women’s Tournament |
| Match Format | Round-Robin Pool Play |
Official Event Format
The September 23 Schedule will include Round Robin Pool Play. Teams are divided into groups and play other teams in their group. Games that allot the points to these groups are the deciding games where the final group standings are decided.
Key competition details include:
- Event Stage: Preliminary Round Pool Play (Day 3)
- Divisions: Men’s Tournament and Women’s Tournament
- Competition Format: Round-Robin Group Matches
- Venue: Kinjo Futo Station Square Venue
- Host City: Nagoya, Japan
- Medal Matches: None scheduled for September 23
- Objective: Qualification for the knockout rounds
Official FIBA 3×3 Basketball Rules
The official FIBA 3×3 Basketball rules will be in effect for all games on September 23 – they are quite different than the traditional rules of 5×5 basketball.
Team Composition
Each national team consists of:
- 3 active players on the court
- 1 substitute player on the bench
Teams must rotate players effectively due to the fast pace and physical demands of the game.
10-Minute Game Clock
A 3×3 match will be played for 10 minutes instead of the regular 48 minutes of basketball. The clock keeps ticking throughout the contest, creating the excitement and speed from start to finish!
First Team to 21 Points Wins
The match will be won when the first team is able to score 21 points or before 10 minutes.
12-Second Shot Clock
After a team has possession, they get 12 seconds to attempt a shot. This rule is meant to promote pressure ball and prevent game stagnation.
Half-Court Format
Both league and play are played on one half-court, with one basket, with constant action and quick possession changes.
Host Country
Hosted by Japan, the Asian Games 2026 will mark the country’s third hosting of the event.
Venue Information
The September 23 games will be held in Nagoya, Japan at Kinjo Futo Station Square Venue.
What Fans Can Expect
Attendance, or watching it on TV, at the event will bring the following:
- Fast-paced games with nonstop action
- Multiple men’s and women’s matches throughout the day
- Competitive battles for qualification spots
- International players representing Asia’s top basketball nations
- Exciting finishes due to the 21-point winning rule
- High-scoring contests driven by the 12-second shot clock
Latest Update
The organizers of the Asian Games have so far announced that September 23rd will be the day for the men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball Preliminary Round Pool Play. The official match programme, the list of participants, the group arrangements, and the match times are not yet available.