How and Where to Watch the Main Draw of FIBA 3x3 Americup 2026 on beINSPORTS
The group stage of the main draw kicks off at Plaza Merliot. Puerto Rico and Brazil kick off in the men's Pool B, while Canada and El Salvador face off in the women's Pool A.
The FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2026 leaves the Qualifying Draw behind and officially tips off the Main Draw this Friday, October 30, at Plaza Merliot in San Salvador. After two days of qualifying action, the advancing teams join the already-seeded squads in the group phase, which will run through Saturday, October 31.
The main draw format follows the same logic: four pools of three teams per gender, where the top two finishers in each pool advance to the quarterfinals on Sunday, November 1. The stakes are higher and there is no room for error: every game matters to secure a spot in the knockout rounds.
The full schedule for today, Friday, October 30, can be watched live on beINSPORTS USA:
15:50 — Puerto Rico vs. Venezuela (Men, Pool B)
16:15 — Chile vs. Suriname (Men, Pool D)
16:40 — Chile vs. Mexico (Women, Pool C)
17:05 — Canada vs. El Salvador (Women, Pool A)
17:30 — Brazil vs. Venezuela (Men, Pool B)
17:55 — Argentina vs. Suriname (Men, Pool D)
18:30 — Chile vs. Cuba (Women, Pool C)
18:55 — Canada vs. Venezuela (Women, Pool A)
19:20 — Puerto Rico vs. Brazil (Men, Pool B)
19:45 — Chile vs. Argentina (Men, Pool D)
20:10 — Mexico vs. Cuba (Women, Pool C)
20:35 — Venezuela vs. El Salvador (Women, Pool A)
The Matchups That Define the Day
The highlight of the afternoon comes at 19:20, when Puerto Rico and Brazil meet in Men's Pool B. Both teams reached the podium in 2025 (silver for Puerto Rico, bronze for Brazil), and this clash could determine the top spot in the group. Earlier, starting at 15:50, Puerto Rico opens the day against Venezuela, while Brazil takes on the same opponent at 17:30.
In Men's Pool D, the South American showdown between Chile and Argentina (19:45) promises to be another major attraction. The Chileans are coming off a tough qualifying draw and are looking to secure a top-two finish in the pool.
On the women's side, Pool A has Canada as the main favorite, but El Salvador will rely on the energy of the home crowd. Pool C features an intriguing matchup between Chile and Mexico (16:40) that could tilt the balance in a group that also includes Cuba.
A Tournament with History and Star Power
The FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup brings together the best men's and women's national teams from the Americas in a continental competition. In the men's competition, the United States has won four titles, while Puerto Rico has lifted the trophy once. On the women's side, the United States has claimed the title three times, and Canada has won two championships.
All eyes are on the powerhouse nations: the United States will chase a historic men's three-peat and their fourth women's title, while Brazil arrives determined to break their streak of ten medals without a championship. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico and Canada loom as the main obstacles for the Americans.
