The eagerly anticipated EuroBasket 2025 championship is set to commence on August 27, bringing together 24 national teams to contend for the prestigious European basketball title. This edition marks the return of the 24-team format since the thrilling 2022 final where Spain triumphed over France. The competition unfolds in four groups, each comprising six teams, with the top four from each group advancing to a dynamic 16-team single-elimination knockout stage. Group stage matches will be co-hosted by Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, and Poland, while the entire knockout phase, culminating in the championship, will take place in Riga, Latvia.
Star Power: NBA Talent Graces EuroBasket 2025
This year`s roster boasts an impressive lineup of NBA talent, including prominent All-Stars and key role players. Among the notable participants are Luka Doncic representing Slovenia, Nikola Jokic for Serbia, Giannis Antetokounmpo leading Greece, Kristaps Porzingis from host nation Latvia, Lauri Markkanen playing for Finland, and Franz Wagner competing for Germany. Their presence promises an electrifying tournament.
Tournament Conclusion & Broadcast Information
The championship will conclude on September 14, just two weeks prior to the opening of NBA training camps. The climactic third-place playoff and the grand championship final will both be held in Riga, bringing the intense competition to a close. Basketball enthusiasts can catch all the action, as every game will be broadcast on DAZN. Keep an eye on this space for continuous updates, including live scores and breaking news!
Participating Teams
Twenty-four national teams are vying for the EuroBasket 2025 crown, distributed among four distinct groups, each containing six teams. Every team is scheduled to play five group stage encounters. The four leading teams from each group will then progress to the highly competitive knockout bracket.
Group A
- Portugal
- Estonia
- Latvia (host)
- Turkey
- Serbia
- Czech Republic
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
Full Schedule & Scores
All times shown are Eastern Time (ET).
August 27
Great Britain vs. Lithuania, 6:30 a.m.
Czech Republic vs. Portugal, 7:45 a.m.
Montenegro vs. Germany, 9:30 a.m.
Latvia vs. Turkey, 11 a.m.
Sweden vs. Finland, 1:30 p.m.
Serbia vs. Estonia, 2:15 p.m.
August 28
Georgia vs. Spain, 8 a.m.
Israel vs. Iceland, 8 a.m.
Belgium vs. France, 11 a.m.
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Cyprus, 11:15 a.m.
Greece vs. Italy, 2:30 p.m.
Slovenia vs. Poland, 2:30 p.m.
August 29
Germany vs. Sweden, 6:30 a.m.
Turkey vs. Czech Republic, 7:45 a.m.
Lithuania vs. Montenegro, 9:30 a.m.
Estonia vs. Latvia, 11 a.m.
Finland vs. Great Britain, 1:30 p.m.
Portugal vs. Serbia, 2:15 p.m.
August 30
Lithuania vs. Germany, 6:30 a.m.
Czech Republic vs. Estonia, 7:45 a.m.
Italy vs. Georgia, 8 a.m.
Iceland vs. Belgium, 8 a.m.
Great Britain vs. Sweden, 9:30 a.m.
Latvia vs. Serbia, 11 a.m.
France vs. Slovenia, 11 a.m.
Cyprus vs. Greece, 11:15 a.m.
Montenegro vs. Finland, 1:30 p.m.
Turkey vs. Portugal, 2:15 p.m.
Spain vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2:30 p.m.
Poland vs. Israel, 2:30 p.m.
August 31
Georgia vs. Greece, 8 a.m.
Slovenia vs. Belgium, 8 a.m.
Israel vs. France, 11 a.m.
Spain vs. Cyprus, 11:15 a.m.
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Italy, 2:30 p.m.
Poland vs. Iceland, 2:30 p.m.
September 1
Sweden vs. Montenegro, 6:30 a.m.
Estonia vs. Turkey, 7:45 a.m.
Germany vs. Great Britain, 9:30 a.m.
Portugal vs. Latvia, 11 a.m.
Finland vs. Lithuania, 1:30 p.m.
Serbia vs. Czech Republic, 2:15 p.m.
September 2
Greece vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, 8 a.m.
Belgium vs. Israel, 8 a.m.
Iceland vs. Slovenia, 11 a.m.
Cyprus vs. Georgia, 11:15 a.m.
Italy vs. Spain, 2:30 p.m.
France vs. Poland, 2:30 p.m.
September 3
Montenegro vs. Great Britain, 6:30 a.m.
Estonia vs. Portugal, 7:45 a.m.
Lithuania vs. Sweden, 9:30 a.m.
Czech Republic vs. Latvia, 11 a.m.
Finland vs. Germany, 1:30 p.m.
Turkey vs. Serbia, 2:15 p.m.
September 4
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Georgia, 8 a.m.
France vs. Iceland, 8 a.m.
Israel vs. Slovenia, 11 a.m.
Italy vs. Cyprus, 11:15 a.m.
Spain vs. Greece, 2:30 p.m.
Poland vs. Belgium, 2:30 p.m.
Knockout Stage
All games in the knockout phase will be hosted in Riga, Latvia.
- September 6: Round of 16 matches
- September 7: Round of 16 matches
- September 8: Quarterfinals
- September 10: Quarterfinals
- September 12: Semifinals
- September 14: Third-place game, 10 a.m.; Championship Final, 2 p.m.
