how long has the big 3 league been around

The BIG3 league has been around for about 9 years as of June 2026. Recent coverage says it is starting its ninth season and notes that it was established nine years ago.

Quick Scoop

If you mean Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league, it launched in 2017 , so it’s roughly 9 years old now. A June 2026 report also described the league as being “nine years later” from launch.

Why this matters

The league has grown from a niche 3-on-3 concept into a bigger pro basketball property, with a planned public listing and a reported valuation of $290 million. That makes the “how long has it been around?” question pretty simple: it’s still relatively young, but established enough to have reached its ninth season.

TL;DR

• Started: 2017

• Age now: About 9 years

• Current milestone: Ninth season in 2026