How and Where to Watch the Second Day of FIBA 3x3 Americup 2026 on beINSPORTS
The continental tournament is being held in El Salvador with the presence of the best teams from America
The FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2026 enters its second day of the Qualifying Draw this Thursday, October 29, at Plaza Merliot in San Salvador. The tournament, running from October 28 to November 1 and awarding 12 spots per gender in the Main Draw, is deciding which teams will make the jump to the final phase.
At this stage, four men's pools and three women's pools are battling for advancement. The rule is clear: only the winners of each pool advance to the Main Draw. Teams that fail to qualify will be eliminated from the continental competition.
The qualifying format
The tournament kicks off with the Qualifying Draw on October 28 and 29. In this phase, four men's groups and three women's groups compete for a place in the main draw. Only the winners of each group advance to the Main Draw, which will feature 12 teams per gender.
The full schedule for today, Thursday, October 29, can be watched live on beINSPORTS USA:
13:10 — Dominican Republic vs. Saint Lucia (Women, Qualifying Draw B)
13:35 — Cuba vs. Guatemala (Women, Qualifying Draw B)
14:00 — Dominican Republic vs. Belize (Men, Qualifying Draw A)
14:25 — Colombia vs. Guatemala (Men, Qualifying Draw A)
14:50 — Cayman Islands vs. Honduras (Men, Qualifying Draw C)
15:15 — Trinidad and Tobago vs. Saint Lucia (Men, Qualifying Draw C)
15:50 — Saint Lucia vs. Guatemala (Women, Qualifying Draw B)
16:15 — Dominican Republic vs. Cuba (Women, Qualifying Draw B)
16:40 — Belize vs. Guatemala (Men, Qualifying Draw A)
17:05 — Dominican Republic vs. Colombia (Men, Qualifying Draw A)
17:30 — Honduras vs. Saint Lucia (Men, Qualifying Draw C)
17:55 — Cayman Islands vs. Trinidad and Tobago (Men, Qualifying Draw C)
18:30 — Cuba vs. Saint Lucia (Women, Qualifying Draw B)
18:55 — Guatemala vs. Dominican Republic (Women, Qualifying Draw B)
19:20 — Colombia vs. Belize (Men, Qualifying Draw A)
19:45 — Guatemala vs. Dominican Republic (Men, Qualifying Draw A)
20:10 — Trinidad and Tobago vs. Honduras (Men, Qualifying Draw C)
20:35 — Saint Lucia vs. Cayman Islands (Men, Qualifying Draw C)
The Matchups That Define the Main Draw
Thursday's action is crucial for several teams' aspirations. On the men's side, the Dominican Republic will look to secure their spot in Pool A, while in Pool C, the Cayman Islands and Trinidad and Tobago will battle for the ticket to the next round. On the women's side, Pool B will see an intense showdown with the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Guatemala fighting for the single available spot.
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.
