Red Bull Half Court, the world’s fastest 3-on-3 basketball tournament, is making its return to the Philippines—bringing its signature high-intensity action to courts across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
This season, regional qualifiers nationwide will culminate in the National Finals, where the country’s top teams will battle for the championship title. The winning squad will then advance to a historic stage: the Red Bull Half Court World Finals, set to take place in Manila this December.
At its core, the tournament is fueled by the spirit of puso sa kanto—a style of play that is fast, fearless, and deeply rooted in community. It’s a journey that starts on neighborhood courts and builds toward global competition.
From local courts to national stage
Streetball in the Philippines is as intense as it is authentic. Under the heat of the sun, games unfold at full speed—sneakers scraping against concrete, bodies colliding in tight spaces, and every possession carrying weight. It’s raw, relentless, and always in motion.
From the courts of Manila to Cebu’s growing basketball scene and the physical matchups in Davao, the sixth season of Red Bull Half Court returns to the communities that shape the game.
Each qualifier is more than just a competition—it’s a test of composure and control. Men’s and women’s teams don’t just play to win; they play to defend their home turf. With only 10 minutes on the clock and a race to 21 points, every decision, every possession, and every shot can determine the outcome.
As the competition moves forward, only the strongest teams will advance to the National Finals in Manila, where the best from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will go head-to-head for the national crown.
Manila takes the global spotlight
For the first time in the tournament’s history, the Red Bull Half Court World Finals will be held in the Philippines—placing Manila at the center of the global streetball scene.
Top teams from around the world will arrive to compete on courts shaped by one of the most passionate basketball cultures anywhere. For Filipino teams, it’s a rare opportunity to represent their region and community on home soil, bringing their unique style of play to an international stage.
The pulse of Filipino streetball
Even before the first tip-off, the identity of Filipino streetball is already in motion. Driven by puso sa kanto, each qualifier stop—from Manila to Cebu to Davao—serves as both a proving ground and a celebration of local basketball culture.
As the road to the World Finals begins, the Philippines enters the season not just as a host nation, but as a force ready to be seen, heard, and felt on the global stage.
With national champions from 15 countries set to compete, Red Bull Half Court 2026 promises to be more than just a tournament—it’s a showcase of how Filipino streetball continues to rise from the streets to the world stage.
Follow the journey as it unfolds by checking updates on Red Bull Philippines’ official social media channels and visiting redbull.com/halfcourtph for more information.
