WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
Wheelchair basketball is an exciting and fast‑paced team sport. It brings together mixed‑gender teams in a dynamic contest that showcases agility, teamwork, and determination. Played on a standard basketball court using specially designed sports wheelchairs, the game is known for its speed, physicality, and tactical depth.
Each nation may enter one team, with five players on court and up to twelve competitors in a squad. The competition begins with pool stages, followed by knockout rounds that lead to the medal matches.
The sport follows the core principles of running basketball, with adaptations to ensure fairness and flow. Look out for the shot clock, travel, double dribbles, timeouts, free throws, and charging, creating a fast and strategic game that captivates spectators.
All event details are subject to change to ensure the competition continues to prioritise the recovery and rehabilitation of the competitors.
3×3
New for Birmingham 2027, 3x3 Basketball is a fast, exciting and high-intensity team sport that keeps spectators on the edge of their seats. Played on a half court with a single hoop, the game showcases speed, skill, teamwork and quick decision-making as teams battle to outscore their opponents in a dynamic contest.
Each nation may enter one team, with three players on court and up to five competitors in the squad. Matches are played at a rapid pace, with the first team to reach 21 points declared the winner, even if time remains on the clock. If scores are level at the end of regulation time, the first team to score two points in overtime takes the victory.
3x3 Basketball is an open ambulant competition with no sport-specific classification. Players can use approved prosthetics and orthotics, creating an inclusive and highly competitive environment. With its fast transitions, tactical play and dramatic finishes, 3x3 Basketball delivers action-packed entertainment from the opening tip-off to the final basket.
All event details are subject to change to ensure the competition continues to prioritise the recovery and rehabilitation of the competitors.