DETROIT – The Detroit Amplifiers, Motor City’s official Big3 basketball franchise, will take center court at Little Caesars Arena with special performances by Ice Cube, Icewear Vezzo, and T Villa.
The Amps will hit the court during their inaugural season for the first time on Sunday (July 20), marking the team’s highly anticipated first-ever home game.
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The Amplifiers will host an electrifying afternoon of 3-on-3 pro basketball as part of the BIG3’s Summer in the City tour.
The BIG3, the first-ever professional 3-on-3 basketball league founded by producer, actor, and music legend Ice Cube, told Local 4 on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, that he would perform while also promoting his new album.
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Detroit natives and rappers Icewear Vezzo and T Villa will also perform as musical guests during the halftime show.
The Detroit Amps, led by Hall of Famer and Head Coach George “The Iceman” Gervin, feature a star-studded roster including dynamic guard Jeremy Pargo, NCAA champion Darnell Jackson, and former NBA star Joe Johnson.
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, as well as halftime musical performances and face time with legends of the game, including Dwight Howard, Nancy Lieberman, Nick Young, Julius Dr. J Erving, 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.
For a limited time, the Detroit Amps are offering fans two (2) FREE standard tickets to the home opening game on July 20th, with a $30 apparel purchase.
The officially licensed Detroit Amps apparel line has just launched, featuring hats, t-shirts, hoodies, tanks, and sweatpants for both men and women, showcasing the Amps logo and exclusive designs.
The new Amps line is available exclusively at Born IN Detroit’s downtown store located at Woodward and Grand River avenues and online at www.BornInDetroit.Store.
Purchases must be made by Friday, July 18, to receive FREE game tickets.
Customers must submit their name, email address, phone number, and address upon purchase and will receive their tickets via email on July 19.
WHEN: Sunday, July 20, 2025
2 p.m. – Doors open at LCA
3 p.m. – Games begin
Game 1 – LA Riot vs. Chicago Triplets
Game 2 – Dallas Power vs. Miami 305
Game 3 – DMV Trilogy vs. Detroit Amps
Game 4 – Houston Rig Hands vs. Boston Ball Hogs
WHERE:
Little Caesars Arena
2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI
The full BIG3 schedule is available HERE, and the team bios are available HERE.
Tickets are available at AmpsTickets.com.