RED Bull Half Court is heading to the Philippines for its 2026 World Finals for the first time, bringing together the world’s fastest 3-on-3 tournament and one of the most basketball-loving cities on the planet.
On December 5, national champions from across the globe will compete to be crowned Red Bull Half Court king, in a celebration of basketball, art and street culture across two distinct sides of the city: the historic Fort Santiago in Intramuros and the modern heart of Bonifacio Global City (BGC).
Mecca of streetball
“Manila is built for this format. It’s a city where basketball isn’t just watched, it’s lived. Bringing the World Finals here is about connecting the global 3on3 community with a place that truly understands what playground basketball is all about," Paul Gudde, Red Bull Half Court Global Sports Director, said.
The group phase will be staged at Fort Santiago in Intramuros, one of Manila’s most recognizable historical landmarks. The tournament then moves to Bonifacio Global City (BGC), one of Manila’s most dynamic urban districts, for the finals.
Familiar faces from the global basketball scene will also be in Manila. Streetball icon Grayson “The Professor” Boucher and renowned shooting coach Chris “Lethal Shooter” Matthews will join the event alongside Polish Red Bull athlete and world-class dunker Piotr “Grabo” Grabowski, and Filipino dunking star David “Air David” Carlos, a FIBA 3x3 World Tour Dunk Contest winner and one of the Philippines’ leading dunkers.
As part of this year’s World Finals, Red Bull Half Court is inviting local designers, street
art enthusiasts, and basketball fans to design the basketball court of their dreams and
see it brought to life through Red Bull Half Court Design My Court.
Submission of entries is from September 28 to October 21.
The sixth Red Bull Half Court season has seen players compete across Egypt, India, Kenya, Lebanon, Nigeria, the Philippines, South Africa, Sweden, and Ukraine, with national champions from 13 countries set to compete on the global stage in Manila.
Since its launch in 2021, Red Bull Half Court has taken its World Finals to iconic locations in Rome, Cairo, Belgrade, New York City and Dubai. In 2026, the tournament’s next chapter will be written in Manila.
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