3x3 Vienna: Basketball festival with world premieres from June 12th to 15th!

3x3 Vienna: Basketball festival with world premieres from June 12th to 15th!

In less than a month the time has come: From June 12th to 15th, 2025, the hayarkt in Vienna becomes a stage for the first Austrian edition of the Fiba 3 × 3 World Tour . This basketball event, which not only includes competitions, but also a lifestyle festival, promises a unique experience for sports and music lovers. The event celebrates the premiere of the FIBA ​​3 × 3 World Tour as well as other tournaments, including the FIBA ​​3 × 3 Women’s Series and the FIBA ​​3 × 3 U23 Nations League.

The event is accompanied by the domestic “Team Vienna” and international teams, including Serbia and the Netherlands. Fiba-3 × 3 boss Alex Sanchez already described Vienna as the best 3 × 3 tournament location in the world. The event is not only a highlight for the audience, but also offers a unique program that includes show matches and competitions in wheelchair basketball.

variety and inclusion in focus

The inclusive approach of this event should be emphasized. This will also take part in the Austrian 3 × 3-wheelchair basketball team. The entire process is rounded off by an exciting supporting program: DJs, dance crews and live acts create an exuberant atmosphere, while Streetfood and Merchandise are waiting for the visitors in the fan village.

The daily design has already been outlined: On June 12, the competitions of the Nations League begin, followed by the Women’s Series and the qualification for the World Tour. On June 14th, the quarter -finals of the Women’s Series and the main draw of the World Tour take place. The crowning glory is the Red Bull Dunking Contest on June 15th.

ticketing and more

There is also an attractive ticket offer for fans: By May 26, 2025, interested parties will receive a 50% discount on selected categories in the crown ticket shop. According to the Basketball Austria designed, but also as a platform for the visibility of basketball in Austria, which is underlined by ÖBV general secretary Aldin Saracevic.

Another goal is to strengthen the home 3 × 3 basketball, which has become increasingly important in recent years. The past shows that Vienna has already successfully organized large 3 × 3 events, such as the European Championship or the World Cup. Over 120,000 fans visited these historical events.

competitive structure and future perspectives

The competitive structure of the 3 × 3 basketball is well organized and includes both independent competitions and tournament series. The fiba leads all competitions digitally via play.fiba3x3, which enables transparent traceability of the results. In 2025 the Fiba 3 × 3 World Tour continues with several international locations, including Vienna.

The event is organized by the newly founded 3 × 3 Event GmbH, supported by various partners, and marks another step towards an active, modern basketball scene in Austria. Nico Kaltenbrunner, a representative of Team Vienna, expressed his anticipation of the event and the possible successes that the Masters tournament for Austrian basketball could bring.

All in all, Vienna 2025 is a promising goal in the international 3 × 3 basketball calendar. Preparations are in full swing, and expectations of the event are correspondingly high.