THIS WEEKEND: 3x3 Basketball Returns to Downtown Winnipeg with Peg City at The Weekender Festival Sept 11-13, 2026

Looking for something fun and free to do this weekend? Peg City Basketball is taking over Graham & Garry in The Weekender’s Adventure Zone from September 11–13, bringing three days of basketball, competition, music and community to the heart of downtown Winnipeg.

From 3x3 basketball and free activities with the Sea Bears Community Team to skills, contests and $250 prizes, there will be plenty happening at the Peg City courts all weekend long.

At the Peg City Courts

🏀 3x3 Tournament | All Weekend

Adult, youth and wheelchair divisions will hit the courts throughout the weekend for fast-paced 3x3 action, with FIBA ranking points on the line. A live DJ will be spinning alongside the courts all weekend.

🐻‍❄️ Sea Bears Community Team | Friday, 5–7 PM

Kick off the weekend with the Winnipeg Sea Bears Community Team. Stop by for games, activities and some community fun. Free for everyone.

🔥 Matt Koenig 3x3 Camp | Saturday, 10 AM | Family Zone

Registered tournament participants can join Matt Koenig for a free 3x3 development camp focused on skills, strategy and learning the 3x3 game.

🎯 Shoot Out Challenge | Saturday, 1 PM

Think you can shoot? Step up and prove it. Entry is free, with $250 on the line for the winner.

🕺 Dance Battle | Sunday, 1 PM

All styles are welcome as dancers take over the Adventure Zone for a high-energy battle and a $250 prize. Free for spectators.

🚀 Dunk Contest | Sunday, 3 PM

Expect athleticism, creativity and plenty of crowd energy as competitors go above the rim for a $250 prize. Entry is free.

More Free Fun Around the Courts

Basketball is only part of what’s happening in the Adventure Zone. Right beside the Peg City courts, families can also check out the Gel Battle Zone, AR/VR experiences, climbing wall, Prize Vault and Cash Cube!

And there is even more to explore throughout The Weekender, including live music, Food Truck Wars, the Artisan Market, live pro wrestling, the LOTW Lakeside Lounge, Latin dancing and Winnipeg Cruising Culture.

Whether you’re coming to play, compete, watch or just explore downtown with the family, The Weekender is shaping up to be a full weekend of basketball, community, competition and culture.

📍 Graham & Garry | Adventure Zone

📅 September 11–13

Peg City Basketball has announced the return of outdoor 3x3 basketball to downtown Winnipeg as part of The Weekender, the city's newest flagship street festival.

🏀 Basketball Takes Over Downtown: 3x3 + FREE Festival + Camp

Peg City Basketball is bringing back its annual basketball festival September 11–13, taking over Graham Avenue for a weekend built around the game.

Outdoor 3x3. Competitive basketball. Dunk and shootout contests. Music, food, entertainment and a full downtown festival happening around the courts.

With divisions for youth, men, women and wheelchair basketball, plus $3,500+ in cash prizes, there’s something for players of all ages and families to enjoy.

It’s Peg City’s way of giving back to the basketball community by bringing players, families and fans together to celebrate the game.

🏀 REGISTER YOUR 3x3 TEAM

Grab your squad and compete downtown in The Weekender 3x3 Urban Challenge.

$3,500+ IN CASH PRIZES UP FOR GRABS

The tournament will feature:

• Men’s 3x3 — $2,000 prize
• Women’s 3x3 — $1,000 prize*
• Wheelchair 3x3 — medals
• Youth 3x3 — medals
• Dunk Contest — free to enter + $250 prize
• Shootout Contest — free to enter + $250 prize

*Women’s prize based on the number of teams registered.

Bring your squad downtown, compete on the outdoor courts and then stick around for everything happening around the tournament.

BRING THE FAMILY — THE FESTIVAL IS FREE

There will be plenty happening on and off the court, with free admission for all spectators and activities throughout the weekend, including:

• GellyBall
• Climbing Wall
• Winnipeg Sea Bears Community Team visit
• Dunk Contest — free to enter + $250 prize
• Shootout Contest — free to enter + $250 prize

Plus, The Weekender festival will be happening around the courts with:

• Live music performances
• Food Truck Wars
• Artisan market
• Live wrestling

Bring your teammates, compete downtown and make a weekend out of it.

• September 11–13, 2026
• Graham Avenue | Garry - Fort Street
• The Weekender 3x3 Urban Challenge

GRAB 3 TEAMMATES + REGISTER

REGISTER + GET THE MATTHEW KOENIG 3x3 GAME LAB INCLUDED

Youth who register through THIS LINK will receive complimentary registration to the Matthew Koenig 3x3 Game Lab / Skills Camp Saturday morning.

Matthew is an international 3x3 player and coach with experience on the FIBA 3x3 World Tour and playing and coaching in Australia and Japan.

His Saturday camp will focus on the skills and game strategies that make 3x3 different from traditional 5-on-5 basketball, so players can understand how to play the game before stepping onto the tournament court.

Learn the 3x3 game Saturday morning. Compete Saturday afternoon and Sunday.

Bring the skills you already have. Learn how they translate to 3x3. Then put them to work.

🏀 GRAB YOUR TEAM + REGISTER BY SEPT 2

Whether you’re a youth community or club player, an adult league player or an experienced baller looking for a different kind of competition, grab three teammates and bring your game downtown.

REGISTER NOW

To learn more about The Weekender festival, including the full lineup of events and attractions, visit:
https://downtownwinnipegbiz.com/theweekender/

To learn more about The Peg City 3x3 programming, visit:
https://www.pegcityball.ca/content/Peg-City-3x3

You can also view the official FIBA 3x3 event page here:
https://play.fiba3x3.com/events/f8064ffb-d0af-48e7-9fb2-49a814c85596

 

Source: https://www.pegcityball.ca/article/114213