3×3 Commonwealth Games: Where to watch

The Commonwealth Games are ready to begin in Scotland, with the Australian teams looking to build on their success at Birmingham 2022, where both claimed medals.

The Australian contingent

Australia will field four teams in Glasgow, with men’s and women’s squads in both the 3×3 and wheelchair 3×3 events.

Expanded competition

The 3×3 field has expanded from eight to 12 teams in both the men’s and women’s competitions, and from six to eight teams in the wheelchair basketball, further highlighting the format’s rapid growth worldwide.

The schedule

All times AEST. All teams compete in Pool A. Last updated: July 29 – 7:00am AEST.

Australian men

Australia v New Zealand – Friday, July 24 – 7:00pm
Australia v Nigeria – Saturday, July 25 – 2:25am
Australia v Scotland – Saturday, July 25 – 5:40am
Australia v Guyana – Sunday, July 26 – 11:50pm
Australia v Cayman Islands – Monday, July 27 – 5:20am
Semi Final: Australia v Scotland – Wednesday, July 29 – 8:30pm

Australian women

Australia v Kenya – Friday, July 24 – 7:25pm
Australia v Jamaica – Friday, July 24 – 11:30pm
Australia v Fiji – Saturday, July 25 – 6:05am
Australia v Cayman Islands – Sunday, July 26 – 8:55pm
Australia v Uganda – Monday, July 27 – 5:45am
Semi Final: Australia v Jamaica – Wednesday, July 29 – 10:30pm

Australian wheelchair men

Australia v England – Saturday, July 25 – 1:35am
Australia v Kenya – Sunday, July 26 – 9:20pm
Australia v Canada – Monday, July 27 – 9:45pm
Play-In Game: Australia v Wales – Wednesday, July 29 – 3:30am
Semi Final: Scotland v Australia – Wednesday, July 29 – 9:30pm

Australian wheelchair women

Australia v England – Friday, July 24 – 9:05pm
Australia v South Africa – Sunday, July 26 – 11:25pm
Australia v Canada – Monday, July 27 – 11:00pm
Play-In Game: Australia v Nigeria – Wednesday, July 29 – 6:00am
Semi Final: Scotland v Australia – Thursday, July 30 – 12:00am

The rules

– Games are played on a half-court using one basket.
– Games run for 10 minutes without quarters or a half-time break.
– Play continues immediately after a basket is scored.
– Teams feature four players, with three on court and one substitute.
– The first team to score 21 points wins.
– If neither side reaches 21, the team leading when time expires is the winner.

How to watch

The Commonwealth Games will be shown in Australia via the Seven Network, inclusive of Seven, 7mate and 7plus.