EuroBasket 2025 is officially underway, with the continent’s top national teams—and some of the biggest names in the NBA—facing off for the prestigious FIBA title. Hosted across four countries and packed with star power, this year’s tournament promises elite basketball and fierce international rivalries.

When and Where?

EuroBasket 2025 runs from August 27 to September 14. Games are being played across Cyprus, Finland, Poland, and Latvia, with Riga (Latvia) hosting all the knockout rounds, including the final on September 14.

The group stage takes place from August 27 to September 4, with 24 national teams split into four groups of six. Each group plays a round-robin in its designated city:

• Group A: Riga, Latvia
  
• Group B: Tampere, Finland
  
• Group C: Limassol, Cyprus
  
• Group D: Katowice, Poland
  

The top four teams from each group move on to the knockout stage, which follows a single-elimination format.

NBA Stars in Action

Several top NBA players are suiting up for their countries, bringing a major spotlight to this year’s tournament:

• Nikola Jokić (Serbia)
  
• Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece)
  
• Luka Dončić (Slovenia)
  
• Kristaps Porziņģis (Latvia)
  
• Lauri Markkanen (Finland)
  
• Franz Wagner (Germany)
  
• Alperen Şengün (Turkey)
  

These stars aren’t just showing up—they’re leading. Jokić and Dončić are expected to carry their teams deep into the bracket, while Şengün’s Turkey faces off in a tough Group A that includes Serbia.

Big Absences

Notably missing are Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert (France) and Domantas Sabonis (Lithuania), all sitting out due to injury or personal choice. Spain, the defending champion, is in transition, entering the tournament with a younger, less experienced roster.

Must-Watch Matchups

• Serbia vs. Turkey (Group A): Two rising powers, headlined by Jokić and Şengün.
  
• Slovenia vs. France (Group D): A chance to see Dončić face a historically tough French squad.
  
• Germany vs. Latvia (potential Quarterfinal): Wagner vs. Porziņģis could be a highlight.
  

How to Watch

For international viewers, the official streaming service is Courtside 1891:

• Free tier: Highlights and updates
  
• Paid plan ($29.99): Full live games and replays
  

In Spain, games are broadcast live on RTVE platforms including Teledeporte and RTVE Play. Other participating countries are airing games on national networks, such as TMC in France and Sport TV in Slovenia.

Why It Matters

EuroBasket isn’t just a showcase of talent—it’s also a preview of Olympic and World Cup teams. With the next Summer Olympics just a year away, many of these national teams are treating EuroBasket as a key test run. It’s also a rare opportunity for fans to see top NBA players compete under different systems and alongside their countrymen.