About the EuroBasket Women
The European Women's Basketball Championship (Eurowoman, EuroBasket women) is an international women's basketball competition held every two years between European countries (including Israel). In addition to the FIBA Women's World Championship, the EuroBasket Women is also used as a qualification tournament for the Olympic Games.
The men's European Basketball Championship is called EuroBasket and has been held every four years since 1935.
EuroBasket Women 2027
The 2027 Women's EuroBasket will take place from June 16 to 27 and will be hosted by four countries: Belgium, Finland, Lithuania and Sweden. The group stage will be held in Antwerp, Espoo, Stockholm and Vilnius, while the final stage will take place in the Lithuanian capital.
A total of 38 national teams are taking part in the qualification process. In addition to the four host nations, 12 teams will qualify for the final tournament through the qualifying competition. As a result, 16 national teams will compete for the European title.
Among the strongest teams in the tournament are:
- Spain — a multiple European champion and one of the most consistent teams in recent years.
- France — a regular medal contender known for its strong defense and deep roster.
- Serbia — the 2021 European champion and one of the leading teams in European women's basketball.
- Belgium — the reigning European champion, led by Emma Meesseman.
- Germany, Czechia, Italy and other teams — national sides capable of competing for places in the latter stages of the tournament.
Women's EuroBasket 2027 favourites
Several teams are expected to be among the main contenders for the title:
- Spain — one of Europe's most decorated teams with extensive international experience.
- France — a strong defensive team with a deep and talented roster.
- Belgium — the reigning European champions and serious contenders for another title.
- Serbia — an experienced team that regularly competes for medals at major tournaments.
- Lithuania — hosts of the final stage, who will look to benefit from home-court support in Vilnius.
History of Women's EuroBasket
American Senda Berenson is regarded as one of the key figures in the early development of women's basketball. She adapted the rules of the game for women and helped popularize basketball among female athletes.
The first official European Women's Basketball Championship was held in Rome in 1938, with Italy becoming the first European champions.
Women's basketball became part of the Olympic program in 1976.
The Soviet Union holds the record for the most European Championship titles, winning the tournament 21 times between 1950 and 1991.
Winners of the previous Championships
| The year | Venue | Results |
| 2023 | Slovenia, Israel | |
| 2021 | Spain, France | 1st place - Belgium 2nd place - Spain 3rd place - France |
| 2022 | Serbia, Latvia | 1st place - Serbia 2nd place - France 3rd place - Belgium |
EuroBasket Women 2027
The 41th European Women's Basketball Championship will take place in 2025. The exact dates and venues of the tournament will be known at a later date.
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