Doha: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) Hall located in Al Gharafa is set to host the U-23 3×3 World Basketball Championship, which is organized by the QBF from May 28 to June 3, 2025. This event will feature elite international teams competing in both men’s and women’s categories.
This tournament is part of the promotional initiatives associated with Qatar’s hosting of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, reflecting the QBA’s dedication to enhancing the quality of events and boosting the global visibility of basketball in Qatar.
The tournament is being conducted in collaboration with and under the oversight of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).
A total of twelve teams will participate in the tournament, comprising six men’s teams and six women’s teams:
Qatar (the host), New Zealand, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Chinese Taipei.
The teams have been organized into two groups within each category (men’s and women’s), with each group consisting of three teams, thereby providing a robust competitive atmosphere and ensuring high-caliber matches.
The Qatari U-23 team is placed in Group B alongside Singapore and Chinese Taipei, while Group A features New Zealand, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
The U-23 women’s team has been assigned to Group A with New Zealand and the Philippines, whereas Group B consists of Singapore, Chinese Taipei, and Indonesia.
On the inaugural day, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the group stage matches will commence, with Qatar scheduled to compete against Chinese Taipei at 3:45 p.m. and Singapore at 7:15 p.m. Meanwhile, the men’s competition will kick off with the Philippines facing New Zealand at 2:55 p.m.
Following this, the Philippines will play against Indonesia at 4:35 p.m., then Chinese Taipei will take on Singapore at 5:35 p.m., and finally, Indonesia will face New Zealand at 6:25 p.m.
The team with the most points will advance to the final match, which will be held at the end of the day at 8:15 p.m. In the women’s competition, the Qatari women’s national team will begin its campaign with two matches against the Philippines at 4:10 PM and New Zealand at 6:00 PM.
The women’s competition will kick off with the Philippines vs. New Zealand game at 2:30 PM, followed by Chinese Taipei vs. Singapore at 3:20 PM, Chinese Taipei vs. Indonesia at 5:10 PM, and Indonesia vs. Singapore at 6:50 PM. The first day’s competition will conclude with the final game between the top two teams in the overall standings, which will be held at 7:50 PM.
The organizing committee confirmed that all logistical and technical preparations have been completed, amid close cooperation with the International Federation and the participation of international referees to ensure that the matches proceed at a professional level befitting Qatar’s reputation as a global sports hub.
This tournament is an important milestone in the Qatar Basketball Federation’s strategy to expand the game and provide an international competitive environment for male and female players under the age of 23, enhancing opportunities for performance development and building future generations capable of representing Qatar at the highest levels.
The champion of the Under-23 3×3 Basketball World Championship also qualifies for the 3×3 Basketball World Championships.
