Manila will host the 2026 Red Bull Half Court World Finals on December 5, bringing national champions from around the world together for a high-energy celebration of 3×3 basketball, street culture, and art.
The Philippines marks the first time the Red Bull Half Court World Finals will be held in the country. Known for its deep basketball culture, Manila will provide the backdrop for the tournament across two iconic locations: historic Fort Santiago in Intramuros and the modern urban district of Bonifacio Global City (BGC).
The group phase will take place at Fort Santiago, where teams will compete for a spot in the Finals. The competition will then move to BGC, where the remaining teams will battle for the Red Bull Half Court world title.
“Manila is built for this format. It’s a city where basketball isn’t just watched, it’s lived,” said Paul Gudde, Red Bull Half Court Global Sports Director. “Bringing the World Finals here is about connecting the global 3on3 community with a place that truly understands what playground basketball is all about.”
The 2026 World Finals will also feature personalities from the international basketball and streetball scene, including streetball icon Grayson “The Professor” Boucher, shooting coach Chris “Lethal Shooter” Matthews, Polish dunker Piotr “Grabo” Grabowski, and Filipino dunking star David “Air David” Carlos.
The sixth season of Red Bull Half Court has featured competitions in countries including Egypt, India, Kenya, Lebanon, Nigeria, the Philippines, South Africa, Sweden, and Ukraine, with national champions from 13 countries set to compete in Manila. Among the teams already qualified are India’s Team 911, North Macedonia’s Team Sinatra, the Philippines’ JSKILLS and Pilipinas Aguilas, and Egypt’s Team Hustlers and Bad Luck.
Adding a creative dimension to the event, Red Bull Half Court is inviting Filipino designers, street art enthusiasts, and basketball fans to create their dream basketball court through Red Bull Half Court Design My Court. Entries will be accepted from September 28 to October 21.
Red Bull Half Court features a fast-paced 3×3 format, with games capped at 10 minutes or ending when a team reaches 21 points. The tournament also includes two special three-point scoring circles behind the arc, adding another scoring element to the competition.
Since its launch in 2021, Red Bull Half Court has held World Finals in Rome, Cairo, Belgrade, New York City, and Dubai. In 2026, Manila becomes the latest city to host the global streetball competition.
