Neftchi SOCAR Claim Second FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Title of 2026 in Marseille

Neftchi SOCAR Win Again in Marseille

Neftchi SOCAR have added another FIBA 3x3 Women's Series title to their 2026 tally, taking victory at the Marseille event to record their second win of the calendar year. The Azerbaijani club, backed by state energy company SOCAR, are building a strong case as one of the standout teams on the women's 3x3 circuit in 2026.

The Marseille stop is one of the marquee events on the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series calendar, drawing top club sides from across Europe and beyond. Neftchi SOCAR came through the competition to claim the title, according to reporting by FIBA.

The win follows an earlier Series victory the club secured in 2026, making Marseille their second triumph of the year. Back-to-back wins across different stops of a global series is no small achievement in the highly competitive 3x3 format, where games are fast and margins between teams are razor thin.

A Strong 2026 Campaign Taking Shape

Neftchi SOCAR's consistency across the 2026 Women's Series is becoming a defining story of the season. Picking up two event wins before the summer stretch of competition puts the Azerbaijani outfit in a strong position in the overall standings.

The FIBA 3x3 Women's Series operates as a multi-stop global tour, with points accumulated across events feeding into year-end rankings and qualification pathways. Performing at Marseille, a high-profile European venue, carries weight both in terms of points and visibility.

The 3x3 game rewards cohesive, well-drilled units. Teams that develop chemistry and trust in the short-format game tend to pull clear of the field over the course of a season, and Neftchi SOCAR appear to be doing exactly that in 2026.

What This Means for the Series

With two wins secured, Neftchi SOCAR will be among the teams to watch as the 2026 Women's Series continues. Other clubs chasing Series points will need to find answers to a side that is clearly peaking at the right moments.

The FIBA 3x3 Women's Series remains one of the most watched competitions in the women's basketball calendar, offering high-level club competition in a format that has grown rapidly since 3x3 basketball became an Olympic sport. Neftchi SOCAR's performances are adding to the series' profile and giving Azerbaijani basketball a prominent platform on the international stage.

Further event stops across the 2026 calendar will determine whether the club can sustain their run and push for overall Series honors.