MUNICH (Germany) – The journey to FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 is entering an exciting new era with the introduction of a revamped qualification structure. Set to take place in a more competitive framework, this new system aims to ensure equitable opportunities for all participating nations, while providing consistent gameplay over the qualification period.
The qualification process will unfold across four distinct windows, commencing in November 2025 and culminating in February 2027. In total, 38 national teams have enrolled to compete in the qualifiers, which are organized into two stages: the First Round and the Second Round, each featuring two windows.
Qualification Schedule
First Round
The First Round will kick off with matches held from November 9-19, 2025, followed by a second window from March 8-18, 2026. A group stage structure includes:
- Six groups of four teams
- One group containing three teams
All teams will compete in a round-robin format over these windows, where each set features three games per day. A total of 27 teams will begin this phase, including:
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Great Britain
- Greece
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Latvia
- Luxembourg
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Switzerland
- Ukraine
The top two teams from each group, along with the three best-ranked third-place teams, will advance to the Second Round, bringing the total to 17 teams. Notably, rankings for third places will exclude results against the fourth-placed teams.
Attention on Other Teams
Meanwhile, Belgium, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Czechia, Türkiye, and Hungary will compete in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournaments in March 2026. Co-hosts Belgium, Finland, Lithuania, and Sweden are assured a spot in the Second Round and will take part in Group H.
Second Round Details
The Second Round will feature 24 participating teams—17 from the First Round and seven from the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2026 qualifiers, which include Czechia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, and Türkiye. These teams will be divided into six groups of four, similar to the First Round, and will again compete via a round-robin format during the windows in November 2026 and February 2027.
The two leading teams from each group will secure qualification for the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027, joining the four automatic hosts.
Co-Hosts and Their Involvement
The four co-host nations—Belgium, Finland, Lithuania, and Sweden—will share Group H, participating throughout the qualification series in November 2025, November 2026, and February 2027, playing two games each window.
Upcoming Draw for Qualification
The draw for FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers is set to occur on July 23, 2025, at 13:00 CET in Munich, Germany. Fans can watch the event livestreamed on FIBA’s official YouTube channel.
For further details on the qualification structure and updates, stay tuned to official FIBA communications.
