It’s that time again: EuroBasket is just around the corner – and we’re hyped. If you’re thinking “What the sports?”, you’ve landed in the right place. Because honestly, unless you’re already deep in the basketball scene, it’s easy to lose track. Who’s even playing? Why does everyone go wild when Dennis Schröder touches the ball? And seriously – what’s a rebound?
This guide is your go-to source for everything EuroBasket 2025. No jargon. Just the fun stuff. Let’s go.
What is EuroBasket anyway?
EuroBasket – officially known as the FIBA EuroBasket – is the biggest basketball tournament for men’s national teams in Europe. Held every four years, it brings together the continent’s best squads, packed with NBA stars and EuroLeague legends.
The next edition takes place from August 27 to September 14, 2025. The main host is Latvia, but Poland, Cyprus, and Finland are also on board for the group stage. The knockout phase? All in Riga.
A total of 24 teams are in. Four from each group will make it to the Round of 16, which tips off on September 6.
How does EuroBasket work?
This is how the tournament is structured
In the group stage, the 24 teams are split into
four groups of six. Each group plays in a different country: Poland, Cyprus, Finland, and Latvia.
During the group phase, every team plays every other team in its group once – meaning five matches per team.
The top four from each group qualify directly for the Round of 16.
And the group stage already delivers: This is where tournament favorites can stumble, and underdogs can make serious noise.
Plus, we get to see matchups that rarely happen otherwise – and that means surprise moments are pretty much guaranteed.
The FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Groups
| Group A (Latvia) |
Group B (Finland) |
Group C (Cyprus) |
Group D (Poland) |
| Portugal |
Germany |
Cyprus |
Iceland |
| Estonia |
Finland |
Italy |
France |
| Latvia |
Great Britain |
Georgia |
Slovenia |
| Turkey |
Lithuania |
Spain |
Poland |
| Serbia |
Sweden |
Greece |
Belgium |
| Czech Republic |
Montenegro |
Bosnia |
Israel |
The knockout stage: Every game matters now
Starting with the Round of 16 on September 6, things get serious.
It’s
win or go home from here on out
– the classic tournament bracket style:
- Round of 16
- Quarterfinals
- Semifinals
- Third-place game
- Final
All of these games will be played in Riga.
Here’s what the Round of 16 pairings look like for now:
| A1 vs. B4 |
C1 vs. D4 |
| A2 vs. B3 |
C2 vs. D3 |
| A3 vs. B2 |
C3 vs. D2 |
| A4 vs. B1 |
C4 vs. D1 |
How often does the Basketball Euro take place?
The European Basketball Championship takes place
every four years – just like the Euros in football. So mark your calendar and get your snacks ready.
Who’s qualified – and who are the favorites for 2025?
A total of 24 nations qualified for the tournament. 32 countries – including the four host nations – took part in the qualification rounds.
The top contenders for EuroBasket 2025 are:
- France
- Serbia
- And, of course: Germany
Does Germany even stand a chance at EuroBasket?
Oh yes. Big time. Maybe you’ve heard:
Germany is the reigning basketball world champion. Yes, really. In 2023, the German team beat the world’s best – including the U.S., who were the heavy favorites. That win shocked many, but for others it was the natural next step of a journey that had been building for years:
Bronze at EuroBasket 2022, Gold at the World Cup, and 4th place at the Olympics.
The team led by Dennis Schröder, Franz Wagner and co. is playing the best basketball Germany has seen in decades.
When does Germany play – and where can I watch the games?
Germany’s group stage games will all take place in
Finland. Here’s the schedule:
| Montenegro vs. Germany | August 27 |
| Germany vs. Sweden | August 29 |
| Lithuania vs. Germany | August 30 |
| Germany vs. Great Britain | September 1 |
| Finland vs. Germany | September 3 |
You can watch all EuroBasket 2025 matches
live on MagentaSport – via stream or app.
