Basketball Sporting Events in 2025
Basketball fans worldwide can look forward to a packed 2025, with major international events tournaments, NBA highlights, and EuroLeague showdowns. After a thrilling 2024 that featured the Paris Olympics and continental championships, the sport continues its global rise heading into another milestone year.
A Look Back at 2024
- Olympic Games (Paris 2024): The USA men’s team reclaimed gold with a star-studded roster, while Team USA also triumphed in the women’s tournament.
- FIBA Continental Championships: Qualifiers across continents showcased emerging talents ahead of future world tournaments.
- NBA Season 2023/24: The Boston Celtics won the championship, with Jayson Tatum earning Finals MVP honors.
Key Basketball Events in 2025
NBA All-Star Weekend – San Francisco, USA
Date: February 14–16, 2025
Venue: Chase Center
The NBA’s midseason spectacle returns to the Bay Area with slam dunks, three-point contests, and top stars on display. Off-court attractions include the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and San Francisco’s renowned food scene.
EuroLeague Final Four – Berlin, Germany
Dates: May 2025
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Arena
Europe’s premier club competition reaches its climax in Berlin as the continent’s top teams vie for the EuroLeague crown. Fans from across Europe create an electric atmosphere for the Final Four weekend.
NBA Finals 2025
Dates: June 2025 (Best-of-7 series)
The NBA Finals deliver the season’s biggest moments. With a cast of superstars and title contenders across the league, 2025 promises high-stakes basketball and unforgettable series.
FIBA Women’s AfroBasket – Kigali, Rwanda
Dates: Summer 2025
Venue: BK Arena
AfroBasket highlights the best of African women’s basketball and showcases Rwanda’s growing role as a continental basketball hub.
FIBA AmeriCup 2025 – Brazil
Dates: Late Summer 2025
Host: Brazil
The top national teams from the Americas meet in a competitive tournament packed with passionate crowds and South American flair.
Final Note
From the NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco to EuroLeague drama in Berlin and major international tournaments across other continents, 2025 is set to be a landmark year for basketball.
