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Dunkman World Championship final set for August 25 on TNT

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:31 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Dunkman World Championship final set for August 25 on TNT

Summary

The Dunkman World Championship final will take place on August 25 at 8 p.m. ET, airing live on TNT and TruTV. This event features the top eight basketball dunkers from around the world competing in a head-to-head, single-elimination format. The league, endorsed by Shaquille O’Neal as commissioner, kicked off its inaugural season this summer with a series of events. Participants vying for the title include three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner Mac McClung and athletes from Puerto Rico, China, and the UK. The winner will earn the title of the first Dunkman World Champion and receive a $500,000 grand prize.

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By the Numbers

•Event airs live on August 25 at 8 p.m. ET
•Finalists include Mac McClung and dunkers from multiple countries
•First-ever Dunkman Champion will win $500,000
•Live coverage available on TNT, TruTV, and HBO Max

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The eight best basketball dunkers in the world are coming to primetime television this week as the Dunkman World Championship final airs on TNT. The final eight take center court August 25 at 8 p.m. ET, live on TNT and TruTV as part of Dunkman, the first-ever professional league dedicated to dunking. Launched this summer …
— Yahoo Sports

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