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The first-ever IWBF 3x3 Open World Championships, set to take place from August 1-3, 2025, at the iconic Sun City resort in South Africa. This groundbreaking event, hosted by Wheelchair Basketball South Africa (WBSA), will bring together the men’s and women’s 3x3 wheelchair basketball teams from across the world to compete in a thrilling and dynamic format.
The championship marks a historic milestone, as it is the first IWBF 3x3 World Championships and the first IWBF World Championships to be held on African soil. This event celebrates the growth of 3x3 wheelchair basketball, a format that offers smaller nations and individual players a chance to shine on the global stage.
Participating Teams – Men’s Competition:
• Africa: Kenya, Libya, South Africa, Egypt
• Americas: Canada
• Asia Oceania (AOZ): Australia, Iran, Malaysia, UAE
• Europe: Austria, Great Britain, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Portugal, Croatia
Participating Teams – Women’s Competition:
• Africa: Kenya, South Africa
• Americas: Canada
• Asia Oceania (AOZ): Australia, Iran
• Europe: Great Britain, Spain, Switzerland
The IWBF 3x3 Open World Championship is free to attend for all spectators — no tickets required!
📍 Venue:
All games will take place in the Superbowl Sun Arena at the world-renowned Sun City Resort, North West Province, South Africa.
Come and experience the excitement live in this iconic venue known for hosting major sporting and entertainment events.
📺 Can’t attend in person?
Catch all the action via live stream on the IWBF YouTube Channel.
This is an Open World Championships with no qualification events—teams from around the globe are invited to apply and showcase their skills on the world stage.