Sat Apr 19 01:10:00 UTC 2025: **BIG3 Unveils New City-Based Teams for Season 8**

LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2025 – The BIG3 basketball league announced the branding of its eight new city-based teams today, marking a significant shift for the league as it enters its eighth season. Season 8 tips off on June 14th at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, with games airing live on CBS for ten weeks.

The new city-based model features teams representing Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, the DMV (Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area, Houston, Los Angeles, and Miami. This follows several off-season moves, including the signing of Dwight Howard to the LA Riot. Team rosters will be finalized after the 2025 BIG3 Draft on May 15th in Las Vegas.

BIG3 CEO Ice Cube expressed excitement about the new branding and the upcoming season, stating that the new designs are meant to resonate with local fans. He highlighted the league’s commitment to showcasing top 3-on-3 talent. Tickets are available now at big3.com/tickets, with merchandise to be released at a later date. The full Season 8 schedule is available on the BIG3 website.

The BIG3, co-founded by Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz, has been lauded for its commitment to diversity and innovation within the sports industry, including its pioneering mental health policy and its use of CBD for pain management. The league has also been recognized for its commitment to social responsibility and community involvement.

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