It’s been a while since basketball fans celebrated the Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA championship win over the Indiana Pacers. With the new NBA season kicking off in late October, fans can keep their excitement alive by following the thrilling action of the Euro Basket in the meantime.
Top NBA stars will shine in Europe’s premier basketball competition, representing their national teams. Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers will lead Slovenia, Nikola Jokic from the Denver Nuggets will suit up for Serbia, and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks will represent Greece.
However, the big question surrounding the event is how the tournament will unfold, its schedule, groups, and format. Here, we provide detailed information about what to expect. Fans are eagerly waiting to see their favorite stars compete on the international stage.
EuroBasket 2025: quick overview
The FIBA EuroBasket is set to tip off on August 27, kicking off the first game week for Groups A and B. Twenty-four countries will battle it out for the prestigious title that grants the name of Europe’s best national team. The tournament will culminate with the crowning of the champion at Arena Riga in Latvia on September 14. The tournament will be played in four different countries: Latvia, Cyprus, Finland, and Poland.
The group stage promises some exciting matchups, as several seasoned teams compete fiercely for the best positions to advance. Fans are especially looking forward to high-profile clashes like France versus Slovenia, Latvia taking on Serbia, and Spain facing Greece. These games showcase some of the top talent and basketball traditions in Europe.
Throughout the history of EuroBasket, the Soviet Union holds the record as the most successful team, with 14 championship titles. Serbia ranks second with 8 titles, including those won when the country was known as Serbia and Montenegro, during the era of the former Yugoslavia. In the modern era, Spain, the former champions, stand as the third most successful team with 4 crowns.
How to Watch the EuroBasket Tournament
If you want to catch the EuroBasket tournament featuring stars like Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Jokic, you have two great options to follow every moment of the action.
The top and most comprehensive option is the Courtside 1891 app, the official streaming platform for EuroBasket 2025. It offers both live broadcasts and on-demand replays, available directly through the app or via DAZN.
It’s important to note that the Courtside 1891 app will have two versions: Plus and Max. The Plus version is free and allows you to watch the games, while the Max version is a paid subscription offering not only game access but also live streams and replays.
Another option is the official FIBA YouTube channel, which will stream some live games and highlights, though not all matches will be available. The competition kicks off on August 27 with Great Britain facing Lithuania at the Arena Riga.
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