Teams interested in competing in Japa Basketball 2026 can register free of charge through October 14. The Porto Alegre Open Games will include U15 and U18 divisions for boys and girls, with 5-on-5 games and two special 3x3 editions. The city government says six spots will be available in each division.
Which teams can register for Japa Basketball 2026
The schedule released by the Municipal Department of Sports and Leisure includes four competition groups: girls U15, boys U15, girls U18 and boys U18. The official announcement states that there are six spots per division. Because the notice does not detail additional athlete eligibility requirements, documentation or age cutoff rules, teams should check those points in the registration form before submitting.
| Division | Group | Announced spots | First announced date |
|---|---|---|---|
| U15 | Girls | 6 | Oct. 17 |
| U15 | Boys | 6 | Oct. 25 |
| U18 | Girls | 6 | Nov. 8 |
| U18 | Boys | 6 | Nov. 15 |
How to register by October 14
Registration is free and must be completed through the form provided by the organizers. Before submitting, check that the team's division and group are correct and review all requested information. The announced deadline is October 14.
The competition is organized by the Municipal Department of Sports and Leisure, with production by Subtropical Sports and Players 4future. For possible updates, also consult the official Porto Alegre city announcement.
Japa Basketball 2026 schedule
Games are scheduled from October through December in Porto Alegre. The U15 divisions start in October, U18 divisions and playoffs take place in November, and December includes the 3x3 editions and finals.
| Date | Stage | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 17 | Girls U15 | Ginásio Araribóia | 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | Boys U15 | Dunk Park | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | Girls U18 | Dunk Park | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | Boys U18 | Dunk Park | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 22 | Boys playoffs | Dunk Park | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 28 | Girls playoffs | Dunk Park | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Dec. 5 | Special 3x3 edition | Dunk Park | 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| Dec. 12 | Special 3x3 edition | Dunk Park | 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| Dec. 19 | Boys and girls finals | Dunk Park | 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
What to check before registering the team
- Select the U15 or U18 division and the corresponding group.
- Keep in mind that the organizers announced six spots per division.
- Read the form for requirements and fields not detailed in the city announcement.
- Check the scheduled date and venue for the team's division before completing registration.
- Submit by October 14 and follow official channels for possible updates.
In addition to the 5-on-5 games, the schedule includes two special 3x3 editions on December 5 and 12 at Dunk Park. The event concludes on December 19 at the same venue with the boys and girls finals.
