Overview
The men's ROUND.1 opening game and women's ROUND.2 of the global 3x3 basketball pro league "3x3.EXE PREMIER JAPAN 2026" will be held at Waterras in Kanda Awajicho on May 16–17, 2026. Both days run from 11:00 to 18:00.
This marks the fifth consecutive year the men's opening round is held at Waterras (since 2022). Both men's and women's matches can be watched for free at the same venue.
Highlights
On May 16 and 17, men's ROUND.1 and women's ROUND.2 matches will take place at Waterras. The official website provides daily schedules and participating team information. MC duties will be handled by Takemoto Taxi, with DJ YOU MATSUZAKI on the decks.
Along with the matches, surrounding events are also planned. On May 16 from 13:00–16:00, the Waterras Kids "Mobile Playground" event will feature a giant Korinto game, Rube Goldberg machines, percussion instruments, and building blocks. On May 17 from 11:00–16:00, Tokyo Verdy Club will host parkour experience sessions and a kick & throw target experience — both free, though the sports experiences will be cancelled in case of rain.
Food trucks will also be on-site to accompany the matches. In the event of rain, venues may change — check the 3x3.EXE PREMIER official website for the latest information on the day.
Event Details
- Venue: Waterras
- Address: 101, 105 Kanda Awajicho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Dates: May 16–17, 2026
- Hours: 11:00–18:00
- Contents: Men's ROUND.1, Women's ROUND.2, mobile playground, sports experience sessions, food trucks
- Mobile Playground: May 16, 2026, 13:00–16:00
- Sports Experience Sessions: May 17, 2026, 11:00–16:00 (cancelled in rain)
- Admission: Free
- Reservation: Not required
- Note: Venue may change in case of rain
Recommended For
- Those who want to watch 3x3 basketball live
- Those looking for free sporting events to enjoy
- Those who want to enjoy a children's playground and sports experiences alongside the games
- Those checking out weekend events around Waterras, Ochanomizu, and Akihabara
