About 3v3
Jr. NBA 3v3
London Tournament
Register your team today and start your journey to become champions.
Jr. NBA 3v3 London gives schools across Greater London the opportunity to take part in an exciting, free-to-enter basketball competition delivered in partnership by the NBA and London Marathon Events.
Who Can Enter?
London primary schools can enter:
- One mixed team
- Year 5 and Year 6 pupils
- Teams must meet the Jr. NBA 3v3 participation requirements
London secondary schools can enter:
- One boys' team
- One girls' team
- Year 9 and Year 10 pupils
Wheelchair basketball teams enter via Titans Wheelchair Club. Please email them for more information.
Competition Pathway
Step 1: School Entries
Enter from 14 September to 30 October 2026
Schools register their team(s) via the official Jr. NBA registration platform.
Step 2: Borough Competitions
From October 2026 to March 2027
Schools compete locally to become their borough representatives.
These events are organised and delivered by local School Games Organisers (SGOs).
Step 3: Area Competitions
May 2027
Winning borough teams progress to Area Finals where they will compete to represent one of London's five regions:
- North London
- South London
- East London
- West London
- Central London
Step 4: London Finals
June 2027
The best teams from across Greater London will compete for the title of:
Jr. NBA 3v3 London Champions
Primary School Finals: SportsDock, University of East London in June
Secondary School Finals: Trafalgar Square, London in July
2026 Jr.NBA 3v3 Finals Highlights
Free Resources for Teachers
Schools do not need specialist basketball experience to take part.
Teachers have access to:
- Free 3v3 activity packs
- How-to-play videos
- Teacher coaching clinics
- School coaching opportunities