1 hoop,
1 half court
2 teams of 3 + 1 sub
10-minute game
12-second shot-clock
No break after scoring
No half-time
No quarters
Game over at 21 pts
First to 2 pts wins OT
Non-stop music
| Rule | 3x3 | Basketball |
|---|---|---|
| Hoop | 1 | 2 |
| Court | Half | Full |
| Players | 3-a-side | 5-a-side |
| Ball | 3x3 | Basketball |
| Playing time | 10' | 4 x 10' |
| Game over | 21 PTS | n/a |
| Shot-clock | 12" | 24" |
| Field goals | 1 or 2 pts | 2 or 3 pts |
| After scoring | no break | inbound |
| Type | Document name | Updated |
|---|---|---|
 | FIBA 3x3 Basketball - Official Rules Interpretations – Yellow Version | 18/12/2025 |
| FIBA 3x3 Basketball Rules - Short | 12/12/2025 |
| FIBA 3x3 Basketball Rules - Full version | 12/12/2025 |
| FIBA 3x3 Basketball Rules - Short - Yellow Version | 11/12/2025 |
| FIBA 3x3 Basketball Rules - Full version - Yellow Version | 11/12/2025 |
| FIBA 3x3 Statisticians Manual | 01/03/2025 |
| FIBA 3x3 Officiating Clarification | 18/02/2024 |
| FIBA 3x3 Officiating points of emphasis | 17/02/2024 |
| FIBA 3x3 Basketball Rules - Summary | 15/02/2024 |
| FIBA 3x3 Equipment & Software Appendix to Official Rules | 13/02/2024 |
| Type | Document name | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| FIBA 3x3 Scoresheet (blank) | 31/01/2024 |