Exciting times are ahead for basketball fans as EuroBasket 2025 approaches, set to take place in Latvia, Cyprus, Finland, and Poland from August 27 to September 14. The official guide is here to help you navigate this thrilling event, answering key questions about scheduling and broadcasting. French audiences are particularly delighted, as all matches featuring their national team will be readily available to watch!
EuroBasket 2025 Overview
This year’s EuroBasket is shaping up to be a grand showcase of talent, as nearly all NBA stars, except for Victor Wembanyama, Domantas Sabonis, and Rudy Gobert, have committed to represent their countries. Notable players such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic are ready to make their mark, making this tournament one to watch. Fans can expect a fortnight filled with legendary basketball moments.
EuroBasket Groups
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# Group A (Riga, Latvia): Serbia, Latvia, Estonia, Portugal, Turkey, Czech Republic
# Group B (Tampere, Finland): Germany, Finland, Lithuania, Sweden, Great Britain, Montenegro
# Group C (Limassol, Cyprus): Spain, Cyprus, Greece, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Italy
# Group D (Katowice, Poland): France, Slovenia, Poland, Iceland, Belgium, Israel
The French Team
The French basketball team is undergoing significant changes after the Paris Olympics. With veterans Nicolas Batum and Nando De Colo retiring from international play, and key players such as Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier unavailable, the national team is embracing a new era. Coach Frédéric Fauthoux, taking over from Vincent Collet, names Guerschon Yabusele as captain while introducing new talents like Zaccharie Risacher and Alexandre Sarr, particularly relevant as we approach the 2024 NBA Draft.
Team Roster
# Guards: Matthew Strazel, Théo Maledon
# Forwards: Élie Okobo, Sylvain Francisco, Isaïa Cordinier
# Wings: Zaccharie Risacher, Bilal Coulibaly, Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot
# Power Forwards: Guerschon Yabusele, Jaylen Hoard
# Centers: Alexandre Sarr, Mam Jaiteh
# Coach: Frédéric Fauthoux
Preparation Matches
- France vs. Montenegro: 81-75
- France vs. Great Britain: 74-67
- Spain vs. France: 67-75
- France vs. Spain: 78-73
- Greece vs. France: TBD
Complete EuroBasket 2025 Schedule
As excitement builds, fans are eager to memorize the schedule before the competition kicks off. This year’s matches are scheduled at convenient times, allowing for optimal viewing of the French team’s games.
First Round Matches
Wednesday, August 27 – Day 1:
- 12:30 PM: Great Britain vs. Lithuania (Group B)
- 1:45 PM: Czech Republic vs. Portugal (Group A)
- 3:30 PM: Montenegro vs. Germany (Group B)
- 5:00 PM: Latvia vs. Turkey (Group A)
- 7:30 PM: Sweden vs. Finland (Group B)
- 8:15 PM: Serbia vs. Estonia (Group A)
Thursday, August 28 – Day 2:
- 2:00 PM: Georgia vs. Spain (Group C)
- 2:00 PM: Israel vs. Iceland (Group D)
- 5:00 PM: Belgium vs. France (Group D)
- 5:15 PM: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Cyprus (Group C)
- 8:30 PM: Greece vs. Italy (Group D)
- 8:30 PM: Slovenia vs. Poland (Group D)
Friday, August 29 – Day 3:
- 12:30 PM: Germany vs. Sweden (Group B)
- 1:45 PM: Turkey vs. Czech Republic (Group A)
- 3:30 PM: Lithuania vs. Montenegro (Group B)
- 5:00 PM: Estonia vs. Latvia (Group A)
- 7:30 PM: Finland vs. Great Britain (Group B)
- 8:15 PM: Portugal vs. Serbia (Group A)
Knockout Stages
Saturday, September 6:
- Round of 16 (Match details TBD)
- Round of 16 (Match details TBD)
- Round of 16 (Match details TBD)
- Round of 16 (Match details TBD)
Sunday, September 7:
- Round of 16 (Match details TBD)
- Round of 16 (Match details TBD)
- Round of 16 (Match details TBD)
- Round of 16 (Match details TBD)
Final Stages
TBD Dates:
- Quarter-Finals (Match details TBD)
- Semi-Finals (Match details TBD)
- Final (Match details TBD)
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