Australia’s biggest streetball festival is set to reach new heights from 20–22 February at Peanut Farm Reserve, St Kilda, with former NBA legends Metta World Peace and Lance Stephenson confirmed to headline the Summer Jam Championship 2026, powered by Jordan Brand and Foot Locker. The talent announcement marks the final countdown to the Summer Jam Championship – the pinnacle event of the 2026 Summer Jam season – bringing global basketball culture, elite competition and festival energy together across a three-day showcase in Melbourne.
NBA Champion, Defensive Player of the Year and LA Lakers title winner, Metta World Peace is renowned for his dominance on both ends of the floor and his unmistakable impact on the game. Infamously linked to the Malice at the Palace – later revisited in Netflix’s Untold series – Metta remains one of the most compelling, complex and influential figures in modern basketball history.
Joining him is the return of Lance Stephenson, following his standout appearance alongside Drake at last year’s Summer Jam Championship. A streetball favourite with undeniable personality, Stephenson’s deep connection to streetball culture reinforces Summer Jam’s standing as a world-class streetball platform, where global basketball identities engage authentically with fans and players alike.
Across the Championship weekend, Metta World Peace and Lance Stephenson will appear together in the Jam Elite Showcase, Creator Cup: World vs Australia, and fan meet and greets. Their presence cements the Championship as more than a tournament, positioning Summer Jam as a meeting point between elite streetball pathways, basketball culture and the next generation of players and creators.
Running across three days, Summer Jam Championship will deliver a high-energy mix of elite basketball with music, fashion, food and community-led moments. Fans can expect:
Men’s, Women’s and Under 21’s Championship competitions
Championship Finals and trophy presentations
World Dunk Contest and Creator Cup
Live music acts and headline performances.
Off court, Jordan Brand and Foot Locker will transform the precinct with a pop-up retail experience showcasing exclusive Summer Jam merchandise, select Jordan Brand apparel, footwear and an interactive customisation station where fans can personalise select pieces – blending streetwear, creativity and basketball culture in one space.
Born on the streets of New York City, Maybelline New York will be returning to its roots by joining forces with Summer Jam to further support the rise of participation in women’s street basketball and to deliver a bold new beauty experience with Maybelline Square Garden, an immersive pop-up. Located at the centre of the Summer Jam precinct, the space will transform into a dynamic beauty playground featuring interactive makeup discovery with the Game Face Beauty Bar, high-impact photo moments and a games arcade with prizes up for grabs.
The precinct will also come alive through Jam Alley and the Food Court, featuring a curated mix of food, drinks and partner products. The Coca-Cola Chill Zone offers fans a place to relax, cool down and watch the action live on big screens throughout the day.
With tickets almost sold out, fans are encouraged to secure their tickets via summerjam.com.au.
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