The fastest game in basketball. Three-a-side, half a court, first to 21 — Gippsland’s first sanctioned 3x3 tournament hits Warragul on Wed 30 Sep 2026.
One day. One court. Everything you need to know.
Australia’s official 3x3, now in Gippsland.
3x3 Hustle is Australia’s only 3x3 basketball competition framework, endorsed by Basketball Australia and FIBA. It’s a genuine Olympic sport with its own world ranking — the official pathway from your local court all the way to representing Australia. As a licensed 3x3 Hustle association, WBA is bringing a sanctioned Street Hustle tournament to Gippsland this September, plugged straight into that national pathway.
Anyone can play. You don’t need a rep background or a full team of ringers — just three or four mates and a bit of hustle. Open to boys and girls, U9 through U19, at every skill level.
Simple, fast, relentless.
If you know basketball, you already know 3x3. Same skills, stripped back and sped up — one hoop, half a court, and almost no stoppages. Here’s everything you need to walk on and play.
Three on three
Two teams of three on the court, plus one substitute. Subs come on at any dead ball — just tag your teammate.
One basket, half court
Both teams attack the same hoop. After a change of possession you must clear the ball behind the arc before scoring.
First to 21, or ahead at 10:00
Hit 21 points and you win instantly. Otherwise, whoever leads after ten minutes takes it. Tied? First to 2 in overtime.
12-second shot clock
Half the time of the five-a-side game. No breaks after a score, no quarters, no half-time — just go.
Every basket inside the arc is worth 1 point. Step outside the arc and it’s worth 2. Free throws are 1.
Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Our first 3x3 Gippsland Street Hustle is a one-day junior tournament at Warragul Leisure Centre — U9 through U19, running 9am – 5pm. Registrations are open now — $120 per team secures your spot, and entries close 9am Monday 28 September.
Teams can register without players and add them closer to the event — lock in your spot first, sort your line-up later. Registration happens on the official 3x3 Hustle event page.
More than a game.
Fast & Frantic
Games are ten minutes of flat-out basketball. More touches, more shots, more action per minute than any other format.
Music & Atmosphere
Non-stop music, prizes and energy courtside. 3x3 is built to be a show as much as a sport.
A Real Ranking
Every sanctioned game builds your personal FIBA 3x3 world ranking — the same system the pros climb.
Olympic Pathway
3x3 has been an Olympic sport since Tokyo 2020. This is the official Australian pathway toward that stage.
Play With Your Mates
Build your own team of three or four. No draft, no tryouts — just grab your crew and enter.
Every Junior, All Levels
From U9 first-timers to U19 comp players, there’s a division for every junior. Beginners are genuinely welcome.
From our court to the pros.
Local Street Hustle events are step one of a national ladder that runs all the way to the professional Pro Hustle and the FIBA 3x3 World Tour. Where you finish is up to you.
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Start Here
Tier 1
Street Hustle
Local one-day tournaments at WBA.
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Tier 2
Big Hustle State
Your state championship.
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Tier 3
Big Hustle Nationals
The national championship.
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Tier 4
Pro Hustle
Australia’s pinnacle 3x3 event.
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Tier 5
FIBA World Tour
The world stage & Olympics.
Get your Hustle Pass.
Every player needs a valid 3x3 Hustle Pass to take the court. It’s a $25 national registration, valid for 12 months — not a WBA fee — that gives you a unique Hustle ID, covers your insurance, and unlocks entry to any 3x3 Hustle event in Australia.
Get a Hustle Pass- What it is
- A national 3x3 Hustle membership with a unique Hustle ID and FIBA 3x3 profile
- Cost
- $25 per player · valid for 12 months of 3x3 Hustle events
- Covers
- Insurance & entry eligibility for every 3x3 Hustle event in Australia
- Get one
- Create a free FIBA 3x3 profile at play.fiba3x3.com, then sign up at 3x3hustle.com/hustle-pass
Four steps to the court.
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Round up a team
Grab three or four mates in the same age group, U9 to U19. Three play, one subs.
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Register your team
$120 per team secures your spot on the official event page — no player details needed yet.
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Get your Passes
Each player sets up a $25 Hustle Pass and Hustle ID, then the team leader adds them to the roster.
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Show up & hustle
Matching jerseys, shorts with no pockets, and your best game. We’ll handle the rest.
“It’s global, it’s urban, it’s a show — and it is fast.”
— The 3x3 game
Questions, answered.
What exactly is 3x3 basketball?
How do I register my team?
Do I need experience or a rep background?
How many players do I need?
What’s a Hustle Pass and do I really need one?
How are age groups decided?
What should we wear?
Can I enter as an individual?
Where and when is the tournament?
Registrations are open.
Three mates, one court, ten minutes of hustle. $120 per team secures your spot — you can register a team now and add players closer to the day. Entries close 9am Monday 28 September.
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Register your team
Pick your age group and division on the official event page and pay $120 per team. Players can be added later.
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Hustle Pass each player
Every player needs a $25 Hustle Pass (valid 12 months): free FIBA 3x3 profile first, then the pass and Hustle ID at 3x3hustle.com.
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Add your players
The team leader adds each player by their Hustle ID via the link emailed after team registration. Then just show up and hustle.
Event questions? Contact Tash Billing — tash.billing@warragulbasketball.org.au · (03) 5623 4017. Trouble with Hustle Passes or Hustle IDs? Email info@3x3hustle.com.