Searching for the world's best streetballers, Red Bull is coming to India to see who got game.
The Red Bull Half Court is a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that takes place in 29 different countries across the globe and will culminate with a final in September in Egypt. According to Red Bull, over 20,000 participants are expected to play, making it the biggest streetball tournament in the world.
The tournament will come to India in April and will take place in eight different cities. Indian hoopers can look to compete in the tournament in one of these cities: Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Aizwal, New Delhi, Ludhiana, and Chandigarh.
Both men and women will compete in Red Bull Half Court. There will be 32 men teams per city and 16 women teams per city. The women's competition however, will only be held in four cities—Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, and Chandigarh.
Red Bull Half Court Schedule
Below is the schedule for the Red Bull Half Court, to be played in eight cities from April through June.
| City | Date | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | April 3 | Men & Women |
| Bangalore | April 10 | Men & Women |
| Chennai | April 17 | Men & Women |
| Bhubaneshwar | April 24 | Men |
| Aizawl | May 1 | Men |
| New Delhi | May 8 | Men |
| Ludhiana | May 15 | Men |
| Chandigarh | May 22 | Men & Women |
| Chandigarh (National Finals) | June 5 |
Red Bull Half Court has partnered with 3BL, an international professional 3x3 basketball league in India, to find the top players in India, promote the event, and help to refurbish a court in Chandigarh for the National Finals.
How to watch Red Bull Half Court
Only the national finals will be broadcast live. 3BL will broadcast the finals on their YouTube page.
Red Bull Half Court format and rules
Red Bull Half Court will follow standard FIBA 3-on-3 basketball rules.
| Rule | 3-on-3 | Basketball |
|---|---|---|
| Hoop | 1 | 2 |
| Court | Half | Full |
| Players | 3-A-Side | 5-A-Side |
| Ball | 3x3 | Basketball |
| Playing Time | 10' | 4 x 10' |
| Game Over | 21 PTS | N/A |
| Shot-Clock | 12" | 24" |
| Field Goals | 1 or 2 PTS | 2 or 3 PTS |
| After Scoring | No Break | Inbound |
The top teams from each city will make it to the national finals. The winner of the national finals will be crowned Red Bull Half Court India Champions. The champions will then represent India and travel to Egypt later in September to play in the global finals.