Key Points
- Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games feature a 10-sport programme including 3×3 Basketball and 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball as the largest ever in Commonwealth history.
- Number of teams expanded in 3×3 basketball tournaments, with standing tournament increasing from 12 teams and wheelchair tournament to 8 teams.
- Events scheduled across venues like Scottish Event Campus (SEC Centre), with finals on 29 July including both 3×3 formats.
- Games hosted in Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August 2026, involving 74 nations across integrated Para sports.
Glasgow (Glasgow Express) February 3, 2026 – Nations have been confirmed for the 3×3 Basketball competitions at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, marking the largest edition in event history with expanded team participation.
The tournaments will see the standing 3×3 Basketball increase to more than 12 teams, while the 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball grows to 8 teams, as part of a streamlined 10-sport programme hosted across four key venues in Glasgow.
Which nations are competing in 3×3 Basketball?
The Glasgow 2026 Games, set for 23 July to 2 August, include 3×3 Basketball and 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball among the core sports, drawing teams from 74 Commonwealth nations. According to official schedules from Glasgow 2026 organisers, competitions will unfold at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC Centre), with semi-finals and finals highlighting the event’s intensity.
As reported by Olympic.org.nz, the 3×3 formats reach semi-final stages mid-event, culminating in medal decisions on 29 July alongside other high-profile finals.
What changes have been made to the sports programme?
The programme has been reduced to 10 sports from 19 in previous Games, focusing on compulsory events like athletics and swimming while integrating Para sports fully. Commonwealthsport.com details the inclusion of 3×3 Basketball alongside artistic gymnastics, boxing, judo, netball, track cycling, bowls, and weightlifting.
How does this expansion affect participation?
Wikipedia reporting notes the team expansions specifically for basketball 3×3, enhancing inclusivity with more nations fielding squads in both able-bodied and wheelchair categories. Topendsports.com confirms basketball 3×3 as a retained sport with Para integration, differing from dropped events like rugby sevens and cricket.
What is the schedule for 3×3 Basketball events?
Competition begins early in the 10-day Games, with sessions on 24 July featuring 3×3 Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball, as outlined in the Glasgow 2026 day-by-day schedule. Key dates include action on 27 July across multiple sports and finals aligning with athletics highlights on 29 July.
These confirmations position Glasgow 2026 as a compact yet medal-rich spectacle, promising fierce international rivalries in 3×3 Basketball across Commonwealth nations.
