MUNICH (Germany) - The FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers First Round is entering the final stages of the race, with hopes and dreams set to be made and broken during the penultimate gameday.
A number of nations have already booked their respective tickets to the next phase, while others know it's now or never if they want to progress to the Second Round.
Schedule
You can watch FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers games on FIBA's official YouTube channel as well as local broadcast partners in the participating countries.
Games to watch
As the action gets ready to intensify during this second window, there are plenty matchups to look forward to on Gameday 5 and we've picked out four of the best to put on your must-watch list.
Must-see TV 📺
Netherlands vs Latvia | March 14, 19:30 CET
Locked at the top of Group B with 3-1 records, this is likely to be for top spot. Opportunity knocks for Netherlands in particular, with home advantage having inspired them to a super success versus Slovenia last November. Watch out for Emese Hof doing her thing in the paint again, while Latvia were unstoppable themselves last Wednesday against Slovenia with an ever bigger victory - built as usual on the production of sharp-shooting Kitija Laksa.
Clash of rivals ⚔️
Denmark vs Croatia | March 14, 15:00 CET
These Group F rivals are coming off superb wins last time out, with Denmark blasting away North Macedonia and Croatia completing a stunning double against Greece. If Croatia win, they will punch their Second Round ticket and were boosted by the additions of Ivana Dojkic and rising star debutante Olivia Vukuosa who both missed the first window. Denmark are punching brilliantly above their weight with a string of leading lights all hitting top gear.
Do-or-die 💀
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Ireland | March 14, 20:00 CET
It's now or never for Bosnia and Herzegovina in particular, who hold four straight losses - despite a near triple-double in the last game from Kamiah Smalls. There was also a super showing from Jana Guska too, which bodes well. Without marquee baller Claire Melia, it was tough for Ireland against Luxembourg, but they did beat Bosnia and Herzegovina at home. Whoever wins this one can at least still carry some hope into the last remaining gameday.
Wildcard battle 🃏
Bulgaria vs Ukraine | March 14, 18:00 CET
One of the few unbeaten teams in the tournament, all the odds are seemingly stacked on Bulgaria sealing their Second Round spot by going 5-0. They have impressive firepower and will be confident, but they're facing such an unpredictable Ukraine team who can be anything on any given night - especially if Alina Iagupova delivers a masterclass. At 2-2, it's been a roller-coaster and they must bounce back from defeat to Montenegro last time.
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