In their first Group A game of FIBA EuroBasket Women 2025, Ekrem Memnun’s side will face one of the continent’s strongest opponents—France. The contest tips off today at 17:30 in the “Peace and Friendship” Arena in Piraeus, a suburb of Athens, and will be broadcast live on TRT Spor. In the group’s other match, hosts Greece will test themselves against Switzerland; tip-off is set for 20:30.
EuroBasket Roster
The final 12-player roster submitted by Head Coach Ekrem Memnun is as follows:
- Elif Bayram
- Pelin Derya Bilgiç
- Sinem Ataş
- Teaira McCowan
- Sevgi Uzun
- Alperi Onar
- Tilbe Şenyürek
- Olcay Çakır Turgut
- Gökşen Fitik
- Derin Erdoğan
- Esra Ural Topuz
- Elif İstanbulluoğlu
This line-up blends players with experience in major international tournaments and young talents eager to make their mark on the European stage.
Turkey’s Match Schedule
| Date | Time | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 17:30 | Turkey — France |
| Tomorrow | 17:30 | Switzerland — Turkey |
| Saturday, 21 June | 20:30 | Greece — Turkey |
Tournament Format
The final stage of the championship, co-hosted by Germany, Czechia, Italy and Greece, will feature 16 national teams split into four groups of four.
The top two teams in each group advance directly to the quarter-finals. Quarter-final winners reach the prestigious “Final Four,” while the losers continue in placement games to determine final standings. The tournament concludes with bronze- and gold-medal games.
Schedule of Key Stages
- Group Stage: 18–22 June
- Quarter-Finals: 24–25 June
- Semi-Finals and Classification Games: 27 June
- Final, Plus Games for 3rd, 5th and 7th Places: 29 June
The tight calendar leaves teams only a couple of days for recovery and tactical preparation, lending extra drama and excitement to the closing rounds.
