MUNICH (Germany) - The FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers are about to reach full swing with the third - and final - window fast approaching in the race to the Final Round.
Here's a rundown on all you need to know:
What are the Qualifiers?
The Qualifiers are split into three windows: the first took place in November 2023, the second was in November 2024, and the final window is held in February 2025 - when the full 16-team lineup for the Final Round will be confirmed.
There are 36 nations participating in the Qualifiers, and were split into nine groups of four - having been seeded based on the FIBA World Rankings. Group I was made up of all four co-hosts for the 2025 edition, as they are automatically qualified.
How many teams can qualify?
There are 12 spots available in the Qualifiers. The winners of the eight groups - not including Group I - will qualify for the Final Round, while the final four places will be determined from the four best-ranked runners-up.
More information on how to qualify can be found, here.
Who has already qualified?
So far, only Türkiye and Sweden have qualified alongside the co-hosts (Czechia, Germany, Italy and Greece), with the remaining spots to be decided in February's window.
You can stay up to date with our qualification tracker, here.
When do the games take place?
In February 2025, the games are played on Thursday February 6, and Sunday February 9. Each team will play two games during this window.
Which stars will be playing?
When is FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025?
The Final Round is scheduled to take place on June 18-29, 2025.
Group A will be held in Piraeus, Greece; Group B in Bologna, Italy; Group C in Brno, Czechia; and Group D in Hamburg, Germany, while the Final Phase will also be played in Piraeus.
Who are the reigning champions?
Belgium captured their maiden FIBA Women's EuroBasket title in 2023, when they defeated four-time winners Spain in a thrilling Final in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Emma Meesseman was awarded the TISSOT MVP.
The list of all-time medalists can be found, here.
How can I follow the action?
The games will be streamed live on the FIBA YouTube channel, while fans can also follow the competition on Facebook, Instagram and X to stay up to date and join in on the action using #EuroBasketWomen.
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