EuroBasket 2025 Overview
The highly anticipated EuroBasket 2025 is set to commence on August 27, featuring 24 national teams vying for the top spot in European basketball. This tournament marks a return to the competition format for the first time since Spain secured victory over France in 2022, and it promises an exciting showcase of talent.
Competition Format
Participants will be divided into four groups of six teams, each entering a series of five round-robin matches. The leading four teams from each group will then progress to a knockout stage featuring 16 squads.
Host Nations and Key Players
The group-stage matches will take place across various host nations: Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, and Poland, with the knockout rounds scheduled to be hosted in Riga, Latvia. Among the impressive roster of players participating are NBA superstars such as:
- Luka Doncic representing Slovenia
- Nikola Jokic from Serbia
- Giannis Antetokounmpo from Greece
- Kristaps Porzingis from Latvia
- Lauri Markkanen from Finland
- Franz Wagner from Germany
Tournament Schedule
This year’s championship will unfold over nearly three weeks, culminating with the final match and third-place game on September 14, just as NBA training camps are gearing up for the new season. All tournament matches will be broadcast on DAZN.
Key Matchups
One notable feature of EuroBasket 2025 is its expansive schedule, consisting of numerous key matchups slated for each day of the group stage. The initial games for the tournament include:
- August 27: Great Britain versus Lithuania at 6:30 a.m. and Latvia facing Turkey at 11 a.m.
- August 28: Georgia against Spain at 8 a.m. and Belgium meeting France at 11 a.m.
- Over the following days, matches will continue with exciting contests such as Slovenia vs. Poland on August 28 and Italy going head-to-head with Greece on August 30.
Knockout Phase
The knockout phase will kick off with the Round of 16 starting September 6, followed by quarterfinals and semifinals, leading into the highly awaited championship match. As the tournament progresses, follow the latest updates and results here!
