All eyes will be on Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as it hosts some of the best basketball players on the continent at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup from August 5-17.
This is the first time since 1997 that the tournament will be held in Saudi Arabia. Sixteen team will compete at the showpiece event.
WATCH: 2025 FIBA Asia Cup on Courtside 1891 via DAZN
Australia come into this year's tournament as the two-time defending champion, having maintained a 100 per cent win record in the FIBA Asia Cup since the tournament merged with the FIBA Oceania Championships in 2017.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, including a daily game schedule and the full group list.
Where to watch FIBA Asia Cup: TV channels, live streams
FIBA Asia Cup's games will not be available to watch on national TV channels. You can watch tournament games on Courtside 1891 via DAZN.
Courtside 1891 offers two subscriptions. Courtside 1891 Plus is free and gives you access to "extended highlights and a curated feed for your favorite teams and competition." Courtside 1891 Max is a paid subscription that allows you to watch "live game streams and full game replays."
How can I watch FIBA Asia Cup on Courtside 1891?
You can access Courtside 1891 through the DAZN app or the following web browsers:
- Chrome: Android mobile, Windows
- Safari: iOS mobile, Mac, tablet
- Firefox: Windows, Mac
- Edge: Windows
- Samsung Internet: Android mobile
- Android Webview: Android mobile
FIBA Asia Cup schedule: Dates, times for games
- Dates: Tuesday, August 5-Sunday, August 17
The FIBA Asia Cup will begin on Tuesday, August 5 and conclude with the championship game on Sunday, August 17.
Tuesday, August 5 (Group Phase)
| Game | Time (IST) |
| New Zealand 100, Iraq 78 | — |
| Jordan 91, India 84 | — |
| China 93, Saudi Arabia 88 | — |
| Chinese Taipei 95, Philippines 87 | — |
Wednesday, August 6 (Group Phase)
| Game | Time (IST) |
| Australia 97, South Korea 61 | — |
| Japan 99, Syria 68 | — |
| Iran 77, Guam 52 | — |
| Lebanon 84, Qatar 80 | — |
Thursday, August 7 (Group Phase)
| Game | Time (IST) |
| China 100, India 69 | — |
| Chinese Taipei 87, Iraq 60 | — |
| New Zealand 94, Philippines 86 | — |
| Saudi Arabia 77, Jordan 73 | — |
Friday, August 8 (Group Phase)
| Game | Time (IST) |
| South Korea 97, Qatar 83 | — |
| Iran 78, Japan 70 | — |
| Australia 93, Lebanon 80 | — |
| Guam 82, Syria 73 | — |
Saturday, August 9 (Group Phase)
| Game | Time (IST) |
| Philippines 66, Iraq 57 | — |
| China 90, Jordan 68 | — |
| Saudi Arabia 84, India 59 | — |
| New Zealand 118, Chinese Taipei 78 | — |
Sunday, August 10 (Group Phase)
| Game | Time (IST) |
| Australia 110, Qatar 82 | — |
| Japan 102, Guam 63 | — |
| South Korea 97, Lebanon 86 | — |
| Iran 82, Syria 43 | — |
Monday, August 11 (Elimination games)
| Game | Time (IST) |
| Elimination Game: Chinese Taipei 78, Jordan 64 | — |
| Elimination Game: Philippines 95, Saudi Arabia 88 | — |
Tuesday, August 12 (Elimination games)
| Game | Time (IST) |
| Elimination Game: South Korea 99, Guam 66 | — |
| Elimination Game: Lebanon 97, Japan 73 | — |
Wednesday, August 13 (Quarterfinals)
| Game | Time (IST) |
| Q/F: Australia 84, Philippines 60 | — |
| Q/F: Iran 78, Chinese Taipei 75 | — |
Thursday, August 14 (Quarterfinals)
| Game | Time (IST) |
| Q/F: China 79, South Korea 71 | — |
| Q/F: New Zealand 90, Lebanon 86 | — |
Saturday, August 16 (Semifinals)
| Game | Time (IST) |
| S/F: China 98, New Zealand 84 | — |
| S/F: Australia 92, Iran 48 | — |
Sunday, August 17 (Final)
| Game | Time (IST) |
| 3rd place game: New Zealand vs. Iran | 4:30 p.m. |
| Final: China vs. Australia | 9:30 p.m. |
FIBA Asia Cup groups 2025
Group A
- Qatar
- Australia
- South Korea
- Lebanon
Group B
Group C
- Saudi Arabia
- China
- Jordan
- India
Group D
- Chinese Taipei
- New Zealand
- Iraq
- Philippines
FIBA Asia Cup list of previous winners
Here are the last 10 winners of the tournament:
| Year | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|
| 2022 | Australia | Lebanon | New Zealand |
| 2017 | Australia | Iran | South Korea |
| 2015 | China | Philippines | Iran |
| 2013 | Iran | Philippines | South Korea |
| 2011 | China | Jordan | South Korea |
| 2009 | Iran | China | Jordan |
| 2007 | Iran | Lebanon | South Korea |
| 2005 | China | Lebanon | Qatar |
| 2003 | China | South Korea | Qatar |
| 2001 | China | Lebanon | South Korea |
