2026 NBL 3x3Hustle Junior National Championships Announced

3x3Hustle is proud to announce the Junior National Championships are returning in 2026, with the major event to land in Bendigo, Victoria.

3x3Hustle, in partnership with City of Greater Bendigo, will host the two-day event from Friday, April 10 to Saturday, April 11 at Red Energy Arena.

Teams from across the nation from age groups of 12s-18s will make their way to Bendigo on a weekend that will be jam-packed with 3×3 action, entertainment and more. The teams will battle it out for a chance to win the ultimate NBL 3x3Hustle National Championships title.

“We are so excited to announce that we will be heading to Bendigo for the 3x3Hustle Junior Nationals. Basketball is a huge part of the Bendigo’s culture, with the success of hometown heroes Dyson Daniels who currently plays in the NBA, and brother Dash Daniels part of the NBL Next Stars program with Melbourne United and future NBA hopeful. As well as their esteemed NBL1 and WNBL teams,” Head of 3x3Hustle, Jaele Patrick said.

“To bring this exciting event to another regional city is a testament to the growth of 3×3 basketball participation we are seeing across Australia. We can’t wait to watch the deserving teams fight it out on the courts, with a fun and unique experience for families to enjoy alongside the 3×3 action.”

“The City is thrilled to welcome the 2026 NBL 3x3Hustle Junior National Championships next April at Red Energy Arena. With our strong basketball following in the community, this major event is a fantastic opportunity to see rising stars in action and for visiting families to experience everything our region has to offer during their stay,” City of Greater Bendigo Major Events Manager, Nicole McNamara said.

Information on the 3x3Hustle Junior National Championships qualifying tournaments can be found via the Hustle website, please click here.