Philippines poised to host 2026 Red Bull Half Court World Finals

With the curtain falling on the 2025 World Finals in Dubai, the world of 3-on-3 basketball shifts its gaze east — to the Philippines. Red Bull has officially announced the country as the next host for the global 3-on-3 championship, giving basketball fans worldwide a chance to see Filipino streetball at its rawest and most electrifying form on home soil.

This isn’t just any hosting gig. The 2026 Red Bull Half Court World Finals will bring together the world’s top 3-on-3 teams for a half-court, street-style spectacle: games will run under a 12-second shot clock, capped at 10 minutes or until a team hits 21 points — a format that rewards speed, creativity, and instinct rather than drawn-out set plays.

For the Philippines, this represents more than just being the venue — it’s a chance to showcase the heart, hustle, and streetball culture Filipinos have long carried, blending tradition with global competition.

Even before the global spotlight arrives, Filipino teams have been proving themselves in their own backyard. In the 2025 National Finals — the culmination of regional qualifiers spanning Davao, Cebu, and Manila — two squads stood out and secured their place in the world showdown: Taho Story and Uratex Dream.

In the men’s division, Taho Story battled through a gauntlet of tough matchups and emerged as national champions after a clutch 9–5 win over Fit ’N’ Grind. In the women’s bracket, Uratex Dream stunned rivals with a convincing 22–8 win to claim the national title.

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Their victories represent more than trophies — they symbolize grit, community basketball spirit, and the unfiltered energy of Filipino hoops that streetball has always celebrated.

But the national finals weren’t just about competition. The weekend at Parqal, Aseana City transcended sports, transforming into a full-fledged celebration of street culture and community. The event featured live performances from street-dance groups, a custom street-car showcase by Stance Philippines, and even a “HoopJeep” mobile court that brought basketball to the streets — literally. Dunk contests, 2-point shootouts under pressure, and fan-driven festivities gave the tournament an atmosphere equal parts grassroots and global.

This blending of sport and culture speaks volumes about what makes Filipino basketball unique: it’s not just about the scoreboard — it’s about heart, creativity, and community.

As the Philippines prepares to host next year’s world finals, expectations are high — not just for top-tier competition, but for a display of what makes streetball special when filtered through Filipino character. The 12-second tempo, the “first-to-21 or 10-minute cap” format, the pressure-packed creativity — all magnified by a crowd that knows basketball intimately.

For the world’s top 3-on-3 teams, it will be a test of skill; for Filipino fans, it will be a homecoming and a chance to show the world what real streetball looks like when it carries legacy, passion, and Bayanihan spirit — teamwork on and off the court.

The stage is being set. Manila will not just host a tournament. It may host a moment: a moment when global 3-on-3 collides with Filipino streetball soul — raw, unfiltered, and undeniably ours.

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