Unrivaled brought the heat over the weekend, as Rose BC guard Chelsea Gray battled her way to the league's 1v1 tournament crown — and its $200,00 prize — on Saturday.
The No. 2 seed earned a comeback win over No. 1 Allisha Gray in the best-of-three final, after dropping No. 7 Natasha Cloud, No. 3 Jackie Young, No. 1 Paige Bueckers, and No. 2 Kelsey Plum en route to the championship series.
"Exhausted," Gray said following her win. "Grateful, humbled, excited, everything, man. I said it out there — a lot of people didn't pick me to be sitting here talking to y'all."
Runner-up Allisha Gray (Mist BC) took home $50,000 for her efforts, while semifinalists Plum and her Phantom BC teammate No. 4 Aliyah Boston each secured a check for $25,000.
"You just gotta take care of the moment and the rest will happen," the 1v1 champion said after overcoming back-to-back deficits. "You dig deep when there’s $200K on the line…. We'll spend that money wisely."
"If I had to lose, at least I lost to the 'Point Gawd,'" Allisha told reporters, referencing Chelsea's longtime nickname. "You can't say I lost to a scrub, man, she's a great player."
How to watch Unrivaled basketball this week
While Chelsea Gray and the other three 1v1 semifinalists can rest until at least Friday, Unrivaled's 3x3 action returns to the Miami court on Tuesday night, when Laces BC will tip off against the Hive at 7:30 PM ET before Breeze BC faces the Lunar Owls at 8:45 PM ET.
Both Tuesday games will air live on TNT.
The opening round of the 2026 Unrivaled 1v1 tournament did not miss, as Wednesday's 11 matchups — including four upsets — loaded the bracket for Friday night's knockout slate.
Unrivaled rookie No. 6-seed Sonia Citron started the upsets with a splashy 12-10 win over No. 3 Marina Mabrey, before No. 7 Rae Burrell got past No. 2 Rhyne Howard 12-9 and No. 6 Shakira Austin topped No. 3 Dearica Hamby 12-10.
The most dramatic matchup of Wednesday's first round starred 2025 WNBA Most Improved Player and Unrivaled 1v1 No. 5-seed Veronica Burton, who upset a stunned No. 4 Courtney Williams in a 11-0 shutout.
The competition's No. 1 seeds saw a chalkier path, with Paige Bueckers ousting Kate Martin 12-5, Breanna Stewart handling Li Yueru 11-6, and Kelsey Mitchel downing Rachel Banham 12-3.
Friday's bill kicks off with eight second-round showdowns before the quarterfinals narrow the pool down to four contenders, who will face-off in Saturday's semifinals ahead of a best-of-three final round to crown Unrivaled's new 1v1 champion.
The second round is full of top-tier matchups, including Bueckers squaring off against Dallas Wings teammate Arike Ogunbowale, Stewart taking on fellow big Aliyah Boston, and Austin facing defending 1v1 runner-up Aaliyah Edwards — as well as an underdog clash between Citron and Burrell.
How to watch the 2026 Unrivaled 1v1 tournament this weekend
The 1v1 tournament's second round tips off at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, with the semifinals and finals taking the Miami court at 6 PM ET on Saturday.
All Unrivaled 1v1 games will air live on TNT.
The 2026 Unrivaled 1v1 tournament has arrived, with the competition tipping off a fully refreshed bracket on Wednesday night — with $300,000 on the line.
With 2025 champion Napheesa Collier sidelined with injury, the 2026 tournament is led by No. 1 seeds Kelsey Mitchell (Hive BC), Paige Bueckers (Breeze BC), Allisha Gray (Mist BC), and Breanna Stewart (Mist BC).
Last year's runner-up Aaliyah Edwards (Lunar Owls) is also back in the mix for the three-day tournament, with Unrivaled rookies Bueckers, Sonia Citron (Hive BC), Saniya Rivers (Vinyl BC), and Dominique Malonga (Breeze BC) gearing up to make their 1v1 debuts.
Originally a 32-player field divided into four eight-player pods, the offseason league dropped a bracket update reflecting recent injuries late Tuesday night, with previously announced competitors Skylar Diggins (Lunar Owls), Jordin Canada (Laces BC), Kahleah Copper (Rose BC), and Rickea Jackson (Breeze BC) out for the now-28-player tournament.
As a result, four players — Rivers as well as Phantom BC's Kelsey Plum, Hive BC's Natisha Hiedeman, and Mist BC's Allisha Gray — received byes through to Friday's second round.
All games in the 2026 Unrivaled 1v1 tournament will run a maximum of 10 minutes or until a player reaches 11 points, with a seven-second shot clock and make-it, take-it possession.
Each knockout round will set the scene for Saturday's best-of-three final series, with the champion taking home $200,000, while the runner-up receives $50,000 and semifinalists cash in with $25,000 each.
Fans can also get in on the action by filling out their own 1v1 brackets.
How to watch the 2026 Unrivaled 1v1 tournament
The 1v1 tournament opens with all first round matchups on Wednesday, with the competition tipping off live at 7 PM ET on truTV and Max.
With less than four weeks left in the 2026 Unrivaled regular season, the 3x3 basketball league's popular 1v1 tournament is returning for its second iteration in Miami this month.
Tipping off on Wednesday, February 11th, the three-day tournament will feature 32 Unrivaled athletes competing for a piece of the competition's $300,000 purse.
With reigning Unrivaled 1v1 champion Napheesa Collier (Lunar Owls) sidelined with injury, 2025 runner-up Aaliyah Edwards (Lunar Owls) will hold court alongside semifinalist Arike Ogunbowale (Mist BC), while 2026 rookies like Breeze BC's Paige Bueckers and Dominique Malonga, as well as Hive BC's Saniya Rivers and Sonia Citron, will also test out their 1v1 skills.
Unrivaled has divided the talent pool into four eight-player pods based on frontcourt and backcourt positions.
The eventual winner of the 2026 Unrivaled 1v1 basketball tournament will take home $200,000, with a $50,000 check going to the runner-up and $25,000 paydays for each of the semifinalists.
Following next Wednesday's opening round, the competition will break for one day before continuing on Friday, February 13th, with the semifinals and final set for Saturday, February 14th.
How to vote for the Unrivaled 1v1 tournament bracket
Fans can now vote alongside athletes, coaches, and media to determine the seeding of the 1v1 tournament's 32 athletes, with the final bracket dropping on Saturday.
Vote today by ranking each pod's players online.
Minnesota native and Unrivaled Basketball standout Paige Bueckers is returning to her roots to support local families.
After winning the first-ever Unrivaled free throw contest this week, the Breeze BC guard has pledged to match up to $50,000 in donations to the #HopkinsStrong Relief Fund. The initiative was established to ensure food security for students within the Hopkins Public Schools District — Bueckers's alma mater.
The #HopkinsStrong Relief Fund is a collaboration between the Hopkins Education Foundation (HEF) and the ICA Food Shelf. It addresses the urgent needs of families in the western Minneapolis suburbs facing economic uncertainty.
By leveraging her platform, the Unrivaled Basketball star is helping the foundation move toward its $250,000 fundraising goal. It aims to supply emergency food bags and assistance with essential costs like rent and utilities.
"Community is how opportunity begins. When Hopkins families are supported with food and care, our young people can thrive," Bueckers said in a statement. "That’s why my foundation is committed to supporting the youth and families of Hopkins."
The contribution continues a long-standing tradition of community support from the former Hopkins High School standout.
Since 2023, Bueckers has partnered with the ICA Food Shelf to support local initiatives like the Hopkins West Middle School Food Market in Minnesota.
Minnesota native Bueckers lends a hand during uncertain times
The athlete's contribution is even more significant now, as Minneapolis deals with widespread unrest following a series of high-profile ICE raids.
"At this very moment, we have students and families who are afraid to leave their homes," says Hopkins Public Schools Superintendent Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, addressing the recent ICE raids in Minneapolis and the surrounding area.
"We are grateful to the Hopkins Education Foundation not only for supporting innovation in our classrooms but also for supporting Hopkins families during radically uncertain times."
"We want to be there for all of our students during this challenging time," added HEF executive director Emily Wallace-Jackson. "It’s our mission to enhance education for Hopkins students, and that starts with making sure that our children are fed so they have energy to learn."
As of late January, the fund has already presented an initial $50,000 to the ICA Food Shelf. With the matching period open, organizers are calling on the local community to contribute.
Unrivaled Basketball has officially announced the return of its marquee 1v1 tournament for the 2026 season.
Dubbed "Crown the One," the three-day competition will run February 11th through 14th inside Miami's Sephora Arena. The contest will feature 32 of the offseason league’s top competitors, showcasing individual skills and high-intensity matchups in a format that departs from the league's standard 3×3 play.
However, 2025 Unrivaled 1v1 champion Napheesa Collier will not compete. The Lunar Owls forward remains sidelined with injury this season.
To maximize speed and efficiency, each 1v1 game will last a maximum of 10 minutes — or until a player reaches 11 points. A seven-second shot clock will cover every possession, with the game clock running continuously throughout.
The championship round, set for the tournament's last night, will shift to a best-of-three series. Here, each game will play out to a seven-point winning score to determine the overall winner.
Financial incentives drive much of Unrivaled Basketball's events, aligning with the offseason venture's mission to directly invest in its players. The 1v1 tournament's total prize pool is $300,000, with the champion earning $200,000, while the runner-up receives $50,000. Each of the two semifinalists will take home $25,000.
Additional details, including the full athlete roster and tournament brackets, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
How to watch Unrivaled Basketball 1v1 tournament
Broadcasting for the event will be managed by TNT Sports.
The opening round tips off on Wednesday, February 11th, when 16 matchups air live on truTV at 7 PM ET. Coverage continues on Friday, February 13th, when the second round and quarterfinals air across TNT and truTV starting at 7:30 PM ET.
Lastly, the semifinals and finals conclude the tournament starting at 6 PM ET on Saturday, February 14th.
All games will also be available for streaming via HBO Max.
Unrivaled is officially back, as the offseason 3×3 basketball league tips off Season 2 on Monday afternoon — packed with more teams, deeper rosters, and an expanded broadcast schedule.
The WNBA offshoot has grown from six to eight teams this year, adding Hive BC and Breeze BC to its founding lineup while also bringing in a developmental player pool to supplement absences and injuries.
Plus, each week of the regular season now features four nights of action, running games on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays through February 27th.
This year's formatting will mirror Season 1, with small-sided full-court play, targeted fourth-quarter scoring, single-shot free throws, seven-minute periods, and a shortened 18-second shot clock.
Unrivaled's popular midseason 1v1 tournament will also make its comeback next month ahead of March's newly expanded playoffs.
Unlike Season 1, the Miami-based league will hit the road on January 30th, when four teams will play in Unrivaled's first-ever "tour stop" in Philadelphia.
Napheesa Collier's injury looms over the Lunar Owls
The Lunar Owls will be without their biggest star on Monday, as Unrivaled co-founder and last year's leading scorer Napheesa Collier announced last Thursday that she'll miss all of Season 2 due to dual ankle injuries.
Collier will undergo double surgeries to fix the problem, with a four- to six-month estimated recovery time putting an additional question mark on her WNBA availability for its 2026 season.
"I have fought hard over the last few months to be back with my Owls and was devastated to be told by my team of doctors that surgery was the best path forward," Collier posted to Instagram late last week.
Forward Temi Fagbenle (Golden State Valkyries) will fill Collier's Unrivaled roster spot, with the Owls also relying on guards Skylar Diggins (Seattle Storm) and Marina Mabrey (Connecticut Sun) alongside versatile forward — and last year's 1v1 tournament runner-up — Aaliyah Edwards (Connecticut Sun).
Reigning Unrivaled champs Rose BC shoot for consistency
After getting hot in the 2025 postseason, Rose BC will shoot to defend their inaugural 3×3 title without two of last year's regular-season starters.
Star forward Angel Reese (Chicago Sky) did not sign with Unrivaled this year while guard Brittney Sykes (Seattle Storm) jumped ship to the Laces, with the team returning guards Chelsea Gray (Las Vegas Aces), Kahleah Copper (Phoenix Mercury), and Lexie Hull (Indiana Fever) plus forward Azurá Stevens (LA Sparks).
"A lot of us have played with each other already, so that helps, obviously we have four returners," said Copper. "Chelsea does a really good job of setting us up to be successful, so it makes it really easy."
Rose BC will also have a returning presence on the bench, as Dallas Wings assistant coach Nola Henry comes back after leading the team to a championship in her first-ever head coaching role.
Young superstars bring the 3×3 heat to Breeze BC
Newcomer Breeze BC is already bringing the heat, as the 2026 expansion team looks to transform a powder keg of young talent into a 3×3 dynamo.
Reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings) will make her Unrivaled debut alongside forward Dominique Malonga (Seattle Storm) and guard Aari McDonald (Indiana Fever), joining second-year stars Cameron Brink (LA Sparks), Kate Martin (Golden State Valkyries), and Rickea Jackson (LA Sparks).
"It means a lot that I get to be back here and play with someone like Paige," said Brink. "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity, as great of a player as she is. I think her mid-range game is really going to tear people up."
The team's lack of experience will be tempered by former Seattle head coach Noelle Quinn, as she assumes her first sideline role post-Storm.
Vinyl BC gets ready to stir the 3×3 pot
Falling one game short of the 2025 title, Vinyl BC returns to the court armed with amped up versatility and a renewed focus on crossing the finish line.
Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream), Rae Burrell (LA Sparks), and Dearica Hamby (LA Sparks) are back on the roster, joining big-name signings Courtney Williams (Minnesota Lynx) and Brittney Griner (Atlanta Dream).
"We might crash out a couple of times," laughed rookie guard Erica Wheeler (Seattle Storm). "We gonna talk some mess...we all have one goal, and that's to win."
Returning head coach Teresa Weatherspoon will also bolster the Season 1 runners-up, with the ex-Chicago Sky boss known for developing players eager to improve their 3×3 skills.
Mist BC shoots for Unrivaled redemption
One of just two teams missing the playoffs in 2025, Mist BC is gearing up for a redemption tour behind newly healthy Unrivaled co-founder Breanna Stewart.
Stewart competed last season with limited availability before undergoing minor knee surgery, returning to the 3×3 court rested following the New York Liberty's early WNBA postseason exit.
"I can't tell you the last time where I was just not on the basketball court for a month," she said ahead of Monday's tip-off. "I was able to take a step back and feel better, and then move forward."
Stewart's leadership will come in handy this year, with the Mist rebuilding their lineup around the 31-year-old.
Five new faces are also joining the squad, including top WNBA performers Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream), Arike Ogunbowale (Dallas Wings), and Veronica Burton (Golden State Valkyries).
Veterans shape Hive BC's Unrivaled debut
Hive BC will look to lean on leadership this year, as tested WNBA veterans line up beside up-and-comers to form the 2026 expansion team.
Experienced pros Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever) and Monique Billings (Golden State Valkyries) make their Unrivaled debut with the Hive, balancing out rookies Sonia Citron (Washington Mystics) and Saniya Rivers (Connecticut Sun).
"We're vets on this team," said Billings. "Setting an example, setting the tone, and having an enjoyable season."
"Fun is important," added Mitchell, now fully recovered from the muscle condition that saw her depart the 2025 WNBA semifinals. "If you're not enjoying it, you can't really do it if you truly want to be good at it."
Billings and Ezi Magbegor (Seattle Storm) are set to battle in the interior, as backcourt playmaker Natisha Hiedeman (Minnesota Lynx) gives the still-gelling Hive options behind the arc.
Revamped Phantom BC relies on top-tier signings
After finishing the 2025 season in last place, Phantom BC is looking to change things up, bringing back just two players from last year's disappointing run.
Second-year guard Natasha Cloud (New York Liberty) will try to better her team's results, with returning forward Satou Sabally (Phoenix Mercrury) set to miss the start of the season with lingering concussion symptoms dating back to October's WNBA Finals.
Former Laces guard Tiffany Hayes (Golden State Valkyries) will take over Sabally's duties for now, with the starter potentially rejoining the squad later this season.
The Phantom will instead bet on flashy newcomers, combining three-point shooting specialists Kelsey Plum (LA Sparks) and Dana Evans (Las Vegas Aces) with the sharp inside game of forward Kiki Iriafen (Washington Mystics) as the trio make their 3×3 debuts.
"I'm just excited to be here, excited for the opportunity to get better," said Plum after opting out of the 2025 season for personal reasons. "So far my experience has been nothing short of amazing."
Laces BC's Unrivaled bounce-back hinges on health
Laces BC is betting on health in 2026, with multiple returning stars anticipating greater availability as the team looks to recover from their early 2025 playoff exit.
Key starters Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces) and Alyssa Thomas (Phoenix Mercury) are coming back in top form, boosting the potential for regular-season momentum.
"Last year was kind of different for me. I was hurt most of the season," said Young. "So kind of just building, and not having to start from from zero."
The Laces could present a mismatched threat this year, adding 6-foot-2 forwards Maddy Siegrist (Dallas Wings) and Naz Hillmon (Atlanta Dream) while undersized guards Brittney Sykes (Seattle Storm) and Jordin Canada (Atlanta Dream) run the backcourt.
How to watch Unrivaled 3×3 Basketball's Season 2 tip-off
All eight Unrivaled teams will be in action as Season 2 tips off with two stacked doubleheaders on Monday.
In the opening slate, Mist BC will kick off the season against Hive BC at 1 PM ET before Vinyl BC faces off against the Laces at 2:15 PM ET.
Both opening tilts will air live on truTV.
Then in the nightcap, the Lunar Owls will aim to start the season strong against Rose BC at 8 PM ET, with the Breeze making their debut vs. Phantom BC at 9:15 PM ET.
Live coverage of both evening games will air on TNT.
Unrivaled 3×3 Basketball is returning to TNT, with the broadcaster announcing an expanded second-season slate as the offseason league prepares to tip off its 2026 campaign.
The season opens with a pair of doubleheaders — one in the afternoon and one in the evening — on January 5th, putting all eight teams in action on opening day.
Unrivaled will also be adding a fourth night of competition each week throughout the 2026 season, giving the 3×3 upstart four consecutive nights of programming while also eliminating back-to-back games for individual teams.
The upcoming campaign will also see the return of Unrivaled's midseason 1v1 tournament, which will run from February 11th through the 14th.
Even more, the Miami-based league's first-ever tour stop will land in Philadelphia on January 30th, featuring clashes between the Breeze and Phantom as well as the Lunar Owls and Rose BC.
The 2026 regular season will conclude with its 56th game on February 27th, with the six-team playoffs starting February 28th before Unrivaled crowns its second champion on March 4th.
How to watch the 2026 season of Unrivaled
All 2026 Unrivaled games will air live across TNT, truTV, and HBO Max, and fans looking to watch from the sidelines can score general admission tickets when they go on sale next Monday, November 17th.
As Unrivaled 3×3 Basketball preps for its second season, the upstart league revealed newly designed jerseys for its expanded 2026 campaign on Monday — including branding for incoming teams Breeze BC and Hive BC.
In collaboration with sportswear giant Under Armour, the updated Unrivaled jerseys feature details like bottom hem stripes for untucked wearing, side-body detailing, and a first-ever championship patch for inaugural title-winners Rose BC.
All eight clubs will sport home and away sets, along with alternate uniforms and more elaborate spins for the popular midseason 1v1 tournament.
Unrivaled will also be revealing team rosters this week, with fans of particular teams bracing for change as the offseason league navigates both player pool adjustments and expansion.
Once again, the league's head coaches built team rosters via an internal draft, pulling from six player pods organized according to position.
Each of last year's four playoff teams — the Lunar Owls, Rose BC, the Laces, and Vinyl BC — were able to protect up to two returning players, with the two non-playoff teams (the Mist and Phantom BC) allowed to keep just one player each out of selection.
Expansion sides Breeze and Hive began the draft, choosing the first two players from the non-protected athletes available.
All eight team rosters for the 2026 Unrivaled season will drop in a live Bleacher Report YouTube broadcast at 7 PM ET on Wednesday.
How to buy the Unrivaled 2026 jerseys
Following Wednesday night's roster reveal, fans will be able to purchase a limited number of 2026 jerseys via the Unrivaled shop.
The first-ever Unrivaled Basketball playoffs delivered both on and off the court, with Rose BC’s championship victory over Vinyl BC drawing the largest TV audience the offseason league has seen in 3×3 play to date.
An average of 364,000 viewers tuned into Monday’s final, peaking at 385,000 fans and marking a 99% increase over Unrivaled’s record-breaking regular-season average audience of 221,000.
Including the league's postseason success, Unrivaled capped its inaugural season having aired the 10 most-watched women’s basketball broadcasts in the history of broadcast partner TNT Sports.
In total, Unrivaled reached an impressive 11.9 million viewers across its two-month regular-season and postseason run — including the league's first-ever in-season 1v1 tournament.
That head-to-head competition ultimately drew the league's top performing tilt, with the final between runner-up Mist forward Aaliyah Edwards and eventual 1v1 champion and Lunar Owls forward Napheesa Collier averaging 377,000 viewers with a 398,000-fan peak.
"We’ve built an incredible foundation," Unrivaled president Alex Bazzell told reporters once the season wrapped. "Based on what the viewership is, now it’s our job to [ask] 'how do we grow that a bit?' We’re very proud about where we stand in the women’s sports ecosystem of viewership."
Unrivaled bags more big wins in inaugural season
Outside of TV viewership, Unrivaled also scored high social media engagement numbers, which have been a key metric for the league since its outset.
This season saw the league generate more than 589 million owned and earned social media impressions, and the pool of Unrivaled athletes collectively grew their own personal accounts by nearly one million followers in less than three months.
Perhaps most importantly for the players, the league followed through on its promise to prioritize athlete compensation, shelling out over $8.65 million in player salaries and performance bonuses from both Monday's championship and last month's 1v1 tournament.
With the offseason league designed primarily as a TV product, both Unrivaled and TNT will carry 2025’s wins far into their six-year partnership’s future — all while the WNBA will look to capitalize on the league’s ratings successes as its own May 16th season-opener nears.