CelebrateFather’s Day with thrilling basketball action, family activities, live music,and deliciousfood from over 50 food vendors.

This Father’s Day Weekend, from Friday 5September to Sunday 7 September, Grazeland will be dunking with action with theChampions League Basketball 3X3.EXE Quest—the first event of its kind totip off in Melbourne. Showcasing some of Australia’s best basketball talent,from NBL stars to Olympians, the action-packed tournament promises anunforgettable day out for the whole family. Alongside the on-court thrills,visitors can enjoy Father’s Day-themed activities, live music, and a feast offlavours from more than 50 of Grazeland’s iconic food vendors.

Across threethrilling days, Grazeland’s grounds will feature a custom-built basketball showcourt,where teams will battle it out for a place in the global finals. Part of aninternational series spanning Japan, Vietnam, New Zealand, Thailand, andAustralia, the 3X3.EXE Quest finale will announce the top three teams earningtheir ticket to the finals in Japan and the winning team on the day earningtheir spot on the World Tour in Shenzhen!

Grazeland Director John Forman says, “We’rehonoured to be hosting Melbourne’s first ever 3X3.EXE Quest event acrossFather’s Day weekend, which we hope will be a hit with dads and their families.It’s our first ever basketball tournament at Grazeland, and we’re excited to becheering on all the players involved.”

Throughout theweekend, spectators can watch short, fast-paced 10-minute games leading up tothe finals, while also joining in crowd competitions and giveaways. The women’scompetition kicks off the action on Friday 5 September at 6pm, featuring WNBLand WNBL1 players, with the final played that same evening. The men’scompetition follows on Saturday and Sunday, with players from Big V, NBL andNBL1 leagues, wrapping up with a high-stakes grand final on Sunday.

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Champions League Basketball Director YvetteHollard says, “We couldn’t think of a better venue than Grazeland to host our3X3.EXE Quest. With its vibrant atmosphere, incredible food, and liveentertainment, it’s the perfect backdrop for an action-packed Father’s Dayweekend. We’re excited to see families enjoy everything Grazeland has to offerwhile catching all the on-court action and joining in the fun.”

With more than a decade of bringing 3X3to Australia and over 400 events already under its belt, Champions League Basketballhas witnessed first-hand the global phenomenon that is 3X3. The format debutedat the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, where Australia’s female team competed, and mostrecently, the Australian women’s team finishing 7th at the Paris Olympics.

To fuel the weekend, Grazeland’slegendary BBQ vendors will be firing up the grills, dishing up smoky favouritesfrom much-loved vendors including Zuya African BBQ, El Gaucho Argentinean BBQ,Smokeworks BBQ, BratBoy, Flame Skewers, Mr. Toum, The Burgie Bar, FilipinoStreet Food, and Colombian Street Food. A massive on-site smoker will also beserving 18-hour slow-cooked smoked beef and smoked cheese kransky for theultimate Father’s Day feast.

Located inSpotswood, Grazeland is a foodie’s playground with the most diverse foodoffering in Melbourne, perfect for those looking to celebrate Father’s Day thisyear.

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