OFFCOURT
CALENDAR
More than just basketball
GRAND OPENING 20 AUGUST
19:00 - 20:15
On Thursday evening, the Grand Opening Basketball MENEN TOURNAMENT 2026 .
Short and snappy, energetic, gripping, full of atmosphere!
The flag-bearers' entrance, Accompanied by the applause of thousands of participants, the flags of the participating countries are carried into the hall.
A live act sets the tone and powers up the vibe
Last but not least, we've got KEN DESCHEEMAEKER "Mr. Beatbox" live on stage! If you've been here before, you know him—and you know KEN rocks so hard he'll blow your socks off and make the stage shake.
So let's ring in the Basketball MENEN – TOURNAMET 2026 together. It'll be an unforgettable evening full of emotion, sportsmanship, and excitement. Be there and celebrate the kickoff with us.
ALMOST 3-POINT CONTEST
19:15 - 20:00 on Friday
Pure thrills await you at the ALMOST 3-Point Contest in the Main Arena - Sporthal Rekkem-Menen!
On Friday, enjoy a thrilling spectacle for all ages. Teams face off, shooting from set spots on the court. Referees oversee the contest, and the teams with the most makes advance to the next round.
Be there when the shots drop from inside the three-point line. It's going to be exciting…
SLAM DUNK CONTEST
FROM 19:15 on Saterday
On Friday evening, the Tournament heads toward one of its absolute highlights. The Main Arena turns into a full-on event dome as players and coaches pour in to witness the breathtaking Slam Dunk Contest .
It's simply fascinating how the finalists—selected in the tryouts—hammer the ball into and through the hoop. With incredible hang time and spectacular dunks, they thrill both the crowd and a high-profile jury. Scoring is based on (jump) power, originality, and showmanship.
Right after the contest and the honoring of the "heroes of the skies" , the Tournament Clubbing kicks off, while chaperones and coaches wind down the tournament at the Coach Pub.
