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Where to watch Australia vs. Iran FIBA Asia Cup 2025 semi-final: Live stream, TV channel, start time

Benyam Kidane

Where to watch Australia vs. Iran FIBA Asia Cup 2025 semi-final: Live stream, TV channel, start time image

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The Australian Boomers are just two wins away from victory at the FIBA Asia Cup as their quest for a 3-peat of tournament victories rolls on. 

The Boomers advanced to the semi-finals with a comfortable 84-60 win over the Philippines, setting up a date against Iran, who pulled off an epic comeback win against Chinese Taipei in their quarter-final, clawing their way back from a 21-point deficit to escape with a 78-75 win.

The winner will take on either China or New Zealand in the Asia Cup Final, which will take place on Monday.

The Sporting News has you covered with the Boomers schedule, results, TV information and more. 

How to watch Australian Boomers vs. Iran: TV channels, live streams

FIBA Men's Asia Cup games will not be available on free-to-air TV. You can watch the Boomers games on ESPN/Kayo Sports. The tournament's games will also be available to stream on Courtside 1891 via DAZN.

When is Australian Boomers vs. Iran?

  • Date: Sunday, August 17
  • Time: 2:00 a.m. AEST

The Australian Boomers will take on Iran on Sunday, August 17, with tip-off set for 2:00 a.m. AEST at the King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia.

Australian Boomers FIBA Men's Asia Cup full schedule: Dates, times for games

The FIBA Men's Asia Cup will begin on Tuesday, August 5, and conclude with the championship game on Sunday, August 17.

The Boomers were drawn in Group A alongside South Korea, Lebanon, and Qatar, finishing the group stage with a perfect 3-0 record.

*All times AEST.

GameDateTimeLocation
Australia vs. South KoreaWednesday 6 August AUS 97 def. KOR 61King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia
Australia vs. LebanonSaturday, August 9AUS 93 def. LEB 80King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia
Australia vs. QatarSunday, August 10AUS 110 def. QAT 82King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia
Australia vs. the PhilippinesWednesday, August 13AUS 84 def. PHI 60King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia
Australia vs. IranSaturday. August 162:00 a.m.King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia

Australian Boomers FIBA Men's Asia Cup squad

PlayerPositionHeightAgeTeam
Will HickeyG6-426Illawarra Hawks
Xavier CooksF6-828Sydney Kings
Will MagnayC6-1027Tasmania JackJumpers
Dash DanielsG6-517Melbourne United
Josh BannanF6-1024Tasmania JackJumpers
Owen FoxwellG6-221S.E. Melb Phoenix
Jack McVeighF6-829Cairns Taipans
Jaylin GallowayF6-622Sydney Kings
Reyne SmithG6-222Cairns Taipans
Harry WesselsC7-122Saint Mary's
Ben Henshall G6-521Perth Wildcats
Jack WhiteF6-727Bayern Munich

Benyam Kidane

Benyam Kidane is a senior NBA editor and has been covering the league for The Sporting News since 2016. In his spare time you can find him watching Allen Iverson highlights on repeat.