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MANILA, PHILIPPINES (August 1, 2025) – Prepare your team! Red Bull Half Court is back in the Philippines with a new season full of excitement, hard work, and intense games. As the country’s biggest 3-on-3 street basketball tournament, it’s the perfect chance for local players to show their skills and compete for a spot to represent the Philippines at the Red Bull Half Court World Final in the UAE this coming November.
The Ultimate Streetball Tournament is Back in the Philippines
Red Bull Half Court brings players worldwide the fastest and most exciting 3-on-3 street basketball games. The tournament will hold qualifying games in over 20 countries across five continents in partnership with FILA and Spalding. New countries joining this year include South Africa, Norway, and Kosovo.
Legendary NBA shooting coach Chris ‘Lethal Shooter’ Matthews shared his excitement for this year’s tournament, saying, “Year after year, Red Bull Half court continues to push the game forward. Seeing the sport grow in new countries and watching these athletes bring their best is truly special. I can’t wait to see who makes it to the World Final in the UAE.”
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Red Bull Half Court is different from regular basketball because it’s played on only half the court with teams of 3 players. The games follow FIBA rules and last 10 minutes or until one team scores 21 points. The team with the highest score at the end of the game—or the first to reach 21 points—wins.
To make the game more exciting, the team with the most total points from all their games will get a special “Own the Court” bonus to help them move to the next round. The game is also made faster and more intense with two special spots behind the arc where players can score 3 points in one shot.
Red Bull Half Court and 7-Eleven are returning the heat for their 2025 season in the Philippines with a new 2-day format for the qualifier rounds. Regional games will be held in Davao on August 30 and 31, Cebu on September 13 and 14, and Manila on September 27 and 28. The first day will be for the elimination games, and the second day will be for the final match of each region. The winning teams from each location will move on to the Red Bull Half Court National Final in Manila on October 18. There, they’ll compete with some wildcard teams for a chance to represent the Philippines at the Red Bull Half Court World Final in the UAE.
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Own the Court at Red Bull Half Court Philippines
Think your team has what it takes to dominate the court? Form a group of 3 to 4 players, all 18 or older. All players must live in the Philippines, and at least three should have a valid Passport.
To register, purchase four cans of Red Bull from any 7-Eleven store and upload the receipt upon signing up through the official Red Bull Half Court website. Registered teams automatically get light and dark Red Bull Half Court jerseys.
Get ready and sign up for the Red Bull Half Court qualifiers today! The first qualifier kicks off in Davao on August 30 and 31. Don’t miss the National Final in Manila on October 18!
For more information and updates, visit the official Red Bull website and the following social media pages (Facebook | Instagram | TikTok)
