Tonight, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the sophomore season of the Unrivaled Basketball League reaches its climax at the Sephora Arena in Miami. The No. 1 seed Phantom BC faces off against the No. 2 seed Mist BC in a championship game that promises to be a masterclass in 3×3 strategy.
With a $600,000 prize pool on the line and two of the league’s co-founders at the center of the action, the atmosphere in Miami is electric as fans wait to see who will lift the second annual Unrivaled trophy.
Game time and how to watch the Championship
The championship game is scheduled to tip off tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT). As the marquee event of the season, the broadcast will be widely accessible across North America.
- TV Channels: TNT and truTV.
- Live Stream: Max (HBO Max) will provide the exclusive digital stream for the game.
- Spanish Coverage: Select highlights and coverage will be available via TNT Sports digital platforms.
The Matchup: Phantom vs Mist
The Phantom (11-3) enter the game as the slight favorites, riding a nine-game winning streak. However, they face a massive challenge: they will be without the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year, Aliyah Boston, who was ruled out due to a lower extremity injury sustained earlier in the playoffs. In her absence, standout rookie Kiki Iriafen will need to step up to protect the paint.
Mist (10-4), on the other hand, is the highest-scoring team in the league, averaging 77.7 points per game. Led by Breanna Stewart and Arike Ogunbowale, the Mist are known for their “volume-three” shooting style and a relentless offensive rebounding game. After a thrilling 16-point comeback victory in the semifinals against Breeze BC, the Mist arrive with peak momentum.
Rosters and Key Players
Phantom BC (Coach: Roneeka Hodges)
- Kelsey Plum (Captain): The league’s third-best scorer, coming off a 31-point semifinal performance.
- Natasha Cloud: The defensive anchor in the backcourt.
- Kiki Iriafen: The rising star tasked with replacing Aliyah Boston’s production.
- Tiffany Hayes: The veteran presence off the bench.
- Dana Evans: Speed and playmaking.
Mist BC (Coach: Zach O’Brien)
- Breanna Stewart (Co-Founder): Averaging 21.4 points and elite versatile defense.
- Arike Ogunbowale: The clutch shooter who hit the game-winner in the semifinals.
- Allisha Gray: The leading scorer (21.8 PPG) and 1v1 tournament finalist.
- Alanna Smith: Providing crucial frontcourt pressure and 3-point range.
- Veronica Burton: The defensive specialist assigned to slow down Kelsey Plum.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Moneyline: Phantom (-115) / Mist (+105).
Spread: Phantom -1.5.
Over/Under: 138.5 points.
Despite missing Boston, oddsmakers at DraftKings and FanDuel still give the edge to the Phantom due to their 2-0 regular-season lead over the Mist. However, the Mist’s explosive offense and the “Stewart-Ogunbowale” factor make them a very dangerous underdog in a one-game final.
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