FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2025 in León: Who will be crowned the continent's champions?

In this article, global bookmaker 1xBet shares insights into the upcoming FIBA 3x3 Americupa in Mexico and how its partnership with the International Basketball Federation drives engagement for fans.

FIBA and Official Partner 1xBet proudly present the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2025, set to ignite the city of León, Mexico, from 27–30 November 2025. Over four days, the Americas’ premier 3×3 nations will gather to determine who claims continental supremacy. A total of 20 men’s teams and 14 women’s teams will enter the court with one objective: to win the Americas’ crown.

Tournament format

Both the men’s and women’s fields follow the same three-phase structure:

• Qualifying Draw
• Group Phase
• Knockout Stage

The competition opens with a Qualifying Draw, where lower-ranked teams battle for the remaining berths in the main draw. Successful teams join the top seeds in the Group Phase—an intense round-robin that determines which nations are truly ready for knockout basketball.

The top two teams from each group advance to the quarterfinals. From there, it’s pure 3×3 drama: semifinals, third-place game, and a final where every possession may define a nation’s legacy.

Teams to watch

3×3 basketball is renowned for its pace, unpredictability, and the razor-thin margins that separate victory from heartbreak. Still, history offers a glimpse of the frontrunners.

Men’s contenders

The USA and Puerto Rico have established themselves as the region’s benchmarks.

United States – Winners of three of the last four AmeriCup editions, the U.S. consistently fields rosters loaded with experience, athleticism, and high-level collegiate pedigree. Regardless of the final lineup, they enter as automatic contenders.

Puerto Rico – Champions in 2023 and finalists in 2024, Puerto Rico’s program continues to rise. Their roster blends players with NCAA, European, and Latin American professional experience. Physical, skilled, and fiercely competitive, they are one of the few teams with a proven track record of pushing the USA to the limit.

Women’s contenders

The women’s field promises another chapter in one of the most compelling rivalries in the hemisphere. Canada and the United States each hold two AmeriCup titles, and their athletes clashed on the Olympic stage in Paris—proof of both nations’ deep talent pools and global competitiveness.

Brazil, with three AmeriCup silvers and one bronze, stands ready to challenge the North American dominance should either favorite falter.

With 3×3’s exploding popularity across Latin America and the Caribbean, expect passionate crowds and hometown energy capable of lifting emerging teams into upset territory.

The rules of the game

For new fans, 3×3 offers a fast, physical, and highly engaging form of basketball:

• Played on a half-court with one hoop
• 1-point baskets inside the arc; 2-pointers beyond it
• 12-second shot clock—every possession is urgent
• Games last 10 minutes or end when a team reaches 21 points
• Rosters include 3 players on court + 1 substitute

The result: constant action, tactical creativity, and spectacular individual skill.

Partnership with 1xBet

1xBet is a globally recognized company with 18 years of experience in betting and gambling. Its list of official partners includes FC Barcelona, Italy’s Serie A, FIBA, Volleyball World, CAF, Billie Jean King Cup, and many other major sports brands and organizations.

In Latin America, the brand sponsors Caracas (Venezuela), Barcelona (Ecuador), Huachipato and Universidad Católica (Chile), and actively collaborates with Yaguarete Fighting Championship in Argentina.

1xBet has received multiple industry awards: Digital Sports Betting Operator of the Year (2024), Sportsbook Operator of the Year (2024), Mobile Sports Product of the Year (2025), and Best Sportsbook Operator (2025).

The betting giant is the Global Sponsor of the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2025 through 2027. By virtue of this partnership with FIBA, the company helps develop 3×3 basketball, promotes the format globally, and supports major international tournaments.

During the event, 1xBet customers will be able to place pre-match and live bets. The platform also offers an extensive selection of markets on 3×3 basketball and other sports. Players can bet on match winners as well as a wide range of statistical outcomes.

The FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2025 promises elite competition, vibrant fan culture, and unforgettable moments. Follow every game, cheer for your national team, and enjoy the electric atmosphere that only 3×3 basketball can deliver.