BIG3: Summer In The City - Detroit

The Detroit Amplifiers (“Amps”), Motor City’s official BIG3 basketball franchise, will take center court at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, July 20, marking the team’s highly anticipated first-ever home game. The Amplifiers will host an electrifying afternoon of 3-on-3 pro basketball as part of the BIG3’s nationally televised Summer in the City tour.

The home team, Amps, will tip off at 5:00 PM ET. Led by Hall of Famer and Head Coach George “The Iceman” Gervin, the Amps feature a star-studded roster headlined by 7-time NBA All-Star Joe Johnson, dynamic guard Jeremy Pargo, and NCAA champion Darnell Jackson. The Amps will face off against Stephen Jackson’s DMV Trilogy in the third game of the event. Fans can expect four 50-minute, fast-paced and competitive 3-on-3 basketball games, halftime performances from top musical artists—including a possible appearance by BIG3 co-founder Ice Cube himself—and face time with legends of the game like Dwight Howard, Nancy Lieberman, Nick Young, Dr. J, Michael Beasley, and other hall-of-fame caliber players and coaches. The games will showcase elite competition, four-point shots, high-energy entertainment, and an unforgettable fan experience.

“This is more than a game. It’s a celebration of Detroit basketball and the fans who live and breathe it,” said TJ Lang, a member of the Amps ownership group, GameAbove Sports. “We’re proud to bring the BIG3 to Little Caesars Arena and give our hometown something special to rally around. It’s an exciting time for Detroit sports, and the Amps are ready to add to that momentum. I’m calling for the city to come out, support this team, and show the BIG3 how we do it in Detroit.”

Fans can expect more than just action on the court. The July 20 showdown will include fan activations, live music, and exclusive Amps merchandise. Doors open at 2:00 PM ET, and gameplay begins at 3:00 PM ET live on CBS and iHeartRadio, with VICE TV coverage starting at 6:30 PM ET.

Tickets are on sale now at BIG3.com/tickets. Don’t miss your chance to witness the rise of Detroit’s newest pro team, live and in person.

Stay connected with the Amps. Follow @DetroitAmps and @theBIG3 on Instagram and X for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes access, and all the latest team news as the season approaches.

About the Detroit Amplifiers
The Detroit Amplifiers are Detroit’s official franchise in the BIG3’s new city-based era. Owned by GameAbove Sports, a global investor in thoughtfully chosen sports teams and academies, serving as a strategic partner focused on promoting the future of sports excellence.

About BIG3
On January 11, 2017, the BIG3 was born. The first-ever professional FIREBALL3 league is the brainchild of producer, actor, and music legend Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, who shared a vision of a player-centric league focused on entertainment and innovation. The BIG3 is a league with no garbage minutes, where trash talk is allowed, defense is emphasized, fast-paced action, and where every point –whether it’s a 4-point or 3-point shot – counts. Any given BIG3 team has hall of famers, icons and trailblazers, and the next best 3-on-3 player.

The league has led the sports industry in diversity and opportunity, becoming the first professional sports league to implement a mental health policy, favor CBD as a pain management alternative to opioids, enlist female coaches of men, and appoint a black Commissioner in Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler, who is also professional sports first former player serving as Commissioner.  The inaugural CEO was the legendary, incomparable Raider executive Amy Trask. This January 2024, BIG3 co-founder Ice Cube was honored at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, where he received the inaugural Ice Cube Impact Award, acknowledging individuals making substantial contributions to their community, the first non-player to be recognized. Founders Ice Cube and Jeffrey Kwatinetz are missioned to better society as BIG3 pursues business success while also helping to break down stereotypes, promote diversity in sports, create opportunities for black, brown, and female athletes beyond the court, and support the black, youth and basketball communities overall.