MUNICH (Germany) - The latest edition of FIBA Women's EuroBasket will soon get underway and as usual there is a real buzz around the famous competition which has provided so many amazing moments down the years.
Whether you are a passionate supporter of women's hoops or a casual follower looking to join the party, our quick-fire guide brings together everything you need to know about the tournament ahead of the first ball being thrown up.
What is FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025?
FIBA Women's EuroBasket is the premier national team competition at the continental level for European nations. This year's event will mark the 40th edition of the showpiece, with the first tournament taking place in 1938. A total of 16 nations will fight it out for the prestigious silverware.
When is FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 taking place?
The competition will take place between June 18 and June 29 with a full schedule available, here.
Which countries are hosting FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025?
FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 will be played in the cities of Brno, Czechia; Hamburg, Germany; Bologna, Italy and Piraeus, Greece - which will also host the Final Phase.
Who qualified for FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025?
A total of 36 national teams contested a nail-biting and entertaining Qualifiers schedule, with games taking place across the three windows in November 2023, November 2024 and February 2025. This determined the 16 teams who qualified for FIBA Women's EuroBasket, with the four co-host nations having already been pre-allocated their respective tickets.
What is the format of FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025?
The 16 participating teams have been placed into four groups of four, with each nation playing each other on a round-robin basis. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Quarter-Finals which will be played at the Final stage in Piraeus, ahead of the Semi-Finals and subsequent medal games.
How do teams qualify for FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026?
In addition to nations battling to win the coveted silverware and land on the podium, there is also the added incentive for those making the Final phase to secure a ticket to the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournaments.
The teams finishing in the top five of the competition will advance, along with host nation Germany. However, if Germany finish in the top five at FIBA Women's EuroBasket, the sixth-placed team will also take a ticket.
The 5-8 Classification games will be played during the Final Phase in Piraeus, Greece.
Where can I watch FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025?
There are multiple ways to enjoy the games, including local broadcasters showing the action in many countries. Ahead of the tip-off, information will be displayed on the respective game pages, which can be accessed, here.
All scheduled fixtures will also be live streamed on Courtside 1891 (geographic restrictions may apply) .
Who are the legends and past champions of FIBA Women’s EuroBasket?
The 2025 edition will be the 40th in the competition's history with an illustrious list of all-time greats and champions competing in FIBA Women's EuroBasket. One player has won 10 medals overall, while there have been many star names to have taken the Most Valuable Player honor.
Who are the star players to watch at FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025?
The event will feature the leading players on the continent, led by reigning MVP Emma Meesseman of Belgium. French duo Iliana Rupert and Valeriane Ayayi will lead favorites France, while Leonie Fiebich of Germany and Raquel Carrera of Spain will also capture plenty of attention - as will Slovenia's standout captain Teja Oblak.
The tournament will also give a platform for some of the best rising stars in women's hoops. This includes the exciting Juste Jocyte of Lithuania, the dynamic Leila Lacan of France and also Iyana Martin of Spain who was recently crowned the EuroLeague Women Young Player of the Year.
How can I buy tickets to attend FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025?
You can buy tickets for FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 via the Official Ticketing Portal, which links you to the respective ticket retailers in each of the four host nations.
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