4 July 2026, 3:30pm
Aspire All-Star 3×3 Tournament Heads To Manchester Basketball Centre
Basketball England’s Aspire All-Star 3×3 National Tournament is taking place at Manchester Basketball Centre this weekend, bringing the country’s Aspire Super Regions together for two days of youth 3×3 competition.
The event runs across 4 and 5 July 2026, with U15 boys’ and girls’ competitions scheduled for Saturday before the U13 age group takes over on Sunday.
Basketball England says the tournament will feature its four Aspire Super Regions: North Power, South Magic, Central Showtime and London Force. The format gives young players another chance to test themselves in the faster, half-court 3×3 game while representing their regional pathway.
The weekend follows the launch of the Aspire All-Star 3×3 showcase in 2025 and adds another useful competitive environment to the England talent pathway. With 3×3 continuing to grow across international and Commonwealth Games basketball, events like this give younger players a different type of challenge: quick decisions, spacing, physicality and short-game pressure.
Spectator tickets are listed at £10 per day, with Basketball England also confirming a two-point contest as part of the weekend schedule.
For UK basketball followers, it is another sign of the 3×3 pathway becoming more visible. The format is not just a side event anymore; it is increasingly part of how young players can gain experience, compete nationally and understand the demands of a game that rewards skill, composure and adaptability.
The official schedule, results and standings are available through FIBA 3×3 Play, while ticket information is listed through Basketball England’s shop.
Image: Basketball England.
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