MUNICH (Germany) - The second and decisive window of the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers First Round is ready to serve up more exciting gamedays and a glut of must watch encounters.
We've selected some of the very best to put on your radar as 27 nations continue battling it out places in the coveted Second Round.
The full list of fixtures and tip-off times is available, here.
Now for the games that you can't afford to miss, as we pick the best matchup from each group.
Poland vs Slovakia
Time: Wednesday March 11 - 17:30 CET Venue: Hala Widowiskowo-Sportowa, Koszalin (POL)
Poland had to work hard to take victory on the road in the opening Group C game in Slovakia and won't be complacent about extending their perfect record to four games. As usual, a lot will rest on the shoulders of forward Steph Mavunga who racked up an excellent double-double during the first meeting.
While Slovakia will be underdogs in this one, they are more than capable of another close game and even pulling out a surprise victory. Currently 2-1, they have the chance to pull level 3-1 with Poland. Terezia Palenikova put up a super 21 points first time, but it will need a lot more from the team perspective to get it done. It should be intense!
Ukraine vs Montenegro
Time: Wednesday March 11 - 17:30 CET Venue: Rimi Olympic Centre, Riga (LAT)
Ukraine worked hard to hold off Montenegro in Group E and take victory back in November. They will again look to their frontcourt to bring the noise. Miriam Uro-Nile and Tetiana Yurkevichus were both dominant, the former netting 20 points and the latter with 15 points and 15 rebounds- something Montenegro will be concerned about.
But it was still a very close-run contest and Montenegro will feel this is something of a must-win to avoid falling to 1-3. If Natasha Mack is in situ it will be a big boost, but she will need help to deal with her frontcourt opponents. But the biggest challenge will be finding some offensive backcourt production to really kick start their campaign.
Croatia vs Greece
Time: Wednesday March 11 - 19:00 CET Venue: Sportska Dvorana Baldekin, Sibenik (CRO)
Greece head to Sibenik for this Group F matchup with Croatia looking to make up for a disappointing home loss in a thrilling 76-73 opener. Surprisingly out-muscled on the glass and with too many turnovers, they were punished and have to click up a gear this time. All eyes will be on center Mariella Fasoula to post a well-timed MVP display.
Croatia had a bitter-sweet first window. After their fabulous result, they lost Nika Muhl to injury and slumped to defeat against Denmark. Ana-Marija Begic is in great form so that is a bonus, while Matea Tadic and Mihaela Lazic will be important too - as will home advantage. But nothing will be as important as possibly having Muhl back fit.
Luxembourg vs Ireland
Time: Wednesday March 11 - 19:00 CET Venue: Centre National Sportif & Culturel d'Coque, Luxembourg (LUX)
With two wins from three games, Luxembourg are now sitting with a great chance of pressing home their strong early work and advancing. One of those victories came in Dublin when they beat Ireland by 16 points - mostly from the contributions of the influential Anne Simon and Magaly Meynadier. But they'll be wary of not taking Ireland lightly.
This is because Ireland reacted by claiming a win against Bosnia and Herzegovina and almost signed off the first window with a sensational success against Israel - only just falling short. Claire Melia, Sarah Hickey and Hazel Finn have all shown they can combine to cause team's big headaches and their next task is to do that to Luxembourg.
Great Britain vs Austria
Time: Saturday March 14 - 20:00 CET Venue: National Basketball Performance Centre, Manchester (GBR)
Rocked by their loss to Austria on the road in the opening window, Great Britain also had to deal with the blow of losing head coach Stella Kaltsidou after she opted to resign. No strangers to turmoil, it's going to take something special for the Brits to pull together and try to advance - a win and extracting revenge against Austria is a must.
It was one of, if not the greatest night in Austrian Basketball history when they toppled Great Britain in a mammoth Group D upset. It has been a glorious start for new head coach Jesper Sundberg, having also blown out Switzerland and Norway. Sarah Sagerer, Alexia Allesch and Sina Elke Hollerl have all excelled in a super campaign.
Portugal vs Serbia
Time: Saturday March 14 - 20:00 CET Venue: Pavilhao de Almancil, Almancil (POR)
Portugal were soundly beaten on the road against their Group G rivals and must repeat the famous last game of the 2025 Qualifiers when they made amends with a win. That took them to a historical first FIBA Women's EuroBasket and if they want to continue on their journey to a possible return in 2027, they will need to win this one.
New Serbia playcaller Milos Pavlovic has delivered instantly for his transitional team with wins against Iceland and Portugal. He has picked up the baton from Marina Maljkovic and the players have responded, led by frontcourt trio Masa Jankovic, Dragana Stankovic and Ivana Raca. This will be their biggest test and it should be a great contest.
Slovenia vs Netherlands
Time: Tuesday March 17 - 18:00 CET Venue: Kodeljevo Hall, Ljubljana (SLO)
Slovenia were left stunned 86-76 on the road against their Group B opponents and it could have been worse since they had trailed by as many as 21. The experience of Teja Oblak, Eva Lisec and Zala Friskovec reduced the damage and if the group favorites want to live up to their billing, this could yet turn out to be a last day 'must-win' game.
Led by a majestic effort from Emese Hof and underpinned by a perfect cameo from playmaker Laura Cornelius Netherlands produced one of their best displays and results in recent memory. They might require a dream win double against Slovenia to progress and it will require others stepping up in addition to their headline duo.
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