MotoGP stars Bezzecchi, Bagnaia and Morbidelli headline Misano 3x3 basketball exhibition

Here is something wild for you: before the engines even roar at the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera, some of the biggest names in the paddock are trading their leathers for basketball gear. On Wednesday the 9th of September, FIBA and MotoGP are joining forces for a completely unique 3x3 basketball exhibition in Rimini.

Now, let me tell you who is stepping onto the half-court. We are talking about none other than Aprilia Racing's (noted as a 2026 MotoGP title challenger by the source), Ducati Lenovo Team's two-time MotoGP World Champion , and race winner representing the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. Yes, all three of them are actually ready to dunk.

The venue for this madness is the Moab Court located in Piazzale Kennedy, and the best part? Entry is completely free for all fans. The doors open with music and entertainment from 17:30 to 19:30 local time. Things officially kick off with a dunk show at 18:00, leading straight into the main event at 18:30.

That main event is a proper 3x3 basketball game uniting the MotoGP riders with actual professionals and personalities from the world of 3x3 basketball. The team selection is already set up nicely: Franco Morbidelli will lead his own squad to go head-to-head against a team featuring both Marco Bezzecchi and Francesco Bagnaia.

They will be joined on the court by other confirmed figures, including 3x3 basketball player Giorgio Di Bonaventura and content creator Luca Campolunghi. The organizers have promised that even more names will be announced closer to the competition, so there is more to come before the Wednesday night action gets underway in Rimini.