EuroBasket 2025 is set to commence on Wednesday, August 27, showcasing 24 teams including notable NBA stars competing for the title of European champions. The tournament will take place across Cyprus, Finland, Poland, and Latvia. The knockout stage, culminating with the championship match, will be hosted in Riga, Latvia next month. Defending champions Spain aim to retain their title after defeating France in the finals of the previous competition.

Star players participating include Luka Dončić representing Slovenia, three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić competing for Serbia, and Giannis Antetokounmpo playing once again for Greece. Other notable players include Kristaps Porziņģis, Franz Wagner, and young talents like Zacharie Risacher, Alexandre Sarr, and Bilal Coulibaly from France. However, Victor Wembanyama will not take part due to health concerns following a blood clot diagnosis earlier this year.

Format

The tournament will begin with a group stage including four groups of six teams each. This will be a round-robin format, with teams earning points for wins and losses. The top teams will advance to the knockout stage based on scoring and point differential if tied.

Groups

Group A

• Portugal
• Estonia
• Latvia (host)
• Türkiye
• Serbia
• Czechia

Group B

• Germany
• Finland (host)
• Great Britain
• Lithuania
• Sweden
• Montenegro

Group C

• Cyprus (host)
• Italy
• Georgia
• Spain
• Greece
• Bosnia and Herzegovina

Group D

• Iceland
• France
• Slovenia
• Poland (host)
• Belgium
• Israel

Where to Watch EuroBasket 2025

The tournament will be available for streaming via Courtside 1891, a FIBA subscription service.

Schedule

Wednesday, August 27

• Great Britain vs. Lithuania | 6:30 a.m. ET
• Czechia vs. Portugal | 7:45 a.m. ET
• Montenegro vs. Germany | 9:30 a.m. ET
• Latvia vs. Türkiye | 11 a.m. ET
• Sweden vs. Finland | 1:30 p.m. ET
• Serbia vs. Estonia | 2:15 p.m. ET

Thursday, August 28

• Georgia vs. Spain | 8 a.m. ET
• Israel vs. Iceland | 8 a.m. ET
• Belgium vs. France | 11 a.m. ET
• Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Cyprus | 11:15 a.m. ET
• Greece vs. Italy | 2:30 p.m. ET
• Slovenia vs. Poland | 2:30 p.m. ET

(Additional schedule details can be found in the original article.)