3×3 basketball is a faster-paced, high-scoring variant of the game, played with three players per team and a single hoop. The rules differ slightly from traditional basketball, making it an exciting and dynamic spectacle.

As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, Deutsche Telekom is bringing an international 3×3 basketball tournament to Bonn. Here’s what you need to know:

• Date: July 12, 2023
• Location: Münsterplatz, Bonn
• Teams: Germany, USA, France, Netherlands
• Players: Olympic champions, NBA stars, and world champions (including breaks with “the” – see quote below)

"We are pleased to organize an exciting and spectacular basketball open-air festival in Bonn as part of 30 years of Telekom, which has not yet existed in Germany," says Hennig Siebeneich, Head of Sport and Sponsoring at Deutsche Telekom.
– Hennig Siebeneich, Head of Sport and Sponsoring, Deutsche Telekom

The basketball event is just one part of Telekom’s anniversary celebrations. The group will also host a city festival stretching from Münsterplatz to the other side of the Rhine, featuring live concerts, a picnic area, family-friendly activities, and more.

1. Is there an entrance fee for the tournament? No, the basketball event and the city festival are free of charge.
2. What time does the event start? The exact timings for the basketball tournament and the city festival are yet to be announced.
3. Can I participate? The tournament is invitational, but there might be other opportunities to participate in activities during the city festival.

Mark your calendars and prepare for an exciting day of top-tier basketball, live music, and family fun. For more information and updates, keep an eye on Telekom’s event page.