The road to the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup begins this week, with 24 teams setting out on their journey at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers.
The 24 nations have been divided into six groups; they will compete in a round-robin format to determine which teams advance to the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, which is scheduled for next August.
The top two teams in each group will advance, while the six third-place finishers will advance to a final round of qualifying; from there, the four highest-ranked teams will earn the remaining spots.
The Sporting News has you covered with all the matchups, times and streaming options as the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup gets underway with the first scheduling window.
FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers Schedule
February 22
| Matchup | Location | Time (EST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia vs. Korea | Bendigo, Australia | FINAL | (Australia W, 85-71) |
| Japan vs. Guam | Tokyo, Japan | FINAL | (Japan W, 77-56) |
| Chinese Taipei vs. New Zealand | Taipei, Chinese Taipei | FINAL | (New Zealand W, 89-69) |
| China vs. Mongolia | Xi'an, China | FINAL | (China W, 80-49) |
| Thailand vs. Indonesia | Bangkok, Thailand | FINAL | (Thailand W, 73-56) |
| Hong Kong vs. Philippines | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | FINAL | (Philippines W, 94-64) |
February 23
| Matchup | Location | Time (EST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iran vs. Qatar | Tehran, Iran | FINAL | (Iran W, 76-74) |
| Kazakhstan vs. India | Astana, Kazakhstan | FINAL | (Kazakhstan W, 63-50) |
| Iraq vs. Saudi Arabia | Baghdad, Iraq | FINAL | (Saudi Arabia W, 64-58) |
| Syria vs. Lebanon | Damascus, Syria | FINAL | (Lebanon W, 87-78) |
| Bahrain vs. UAE | Manama, Bahrain | FINAL | (Bahrain W, 70-64) |
| Jordan vs. Palestine | Amman, Jordan | FINAL | (Jordan W, 73-46) |
February 25
| Matchup | Location | Time (EST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand vs. Hong Kong | Auckland, New Zealand | 22:30 p.m. - 1 day | TBD |
| Japan vs. China | Tokyo, Japan | 12:00 a.m. | TBD |
| Korea vs. Thailand | Wonju, Korea | 1:00 a.m. | TBD |
| Mongolia vs. Guam | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | 2:00 a.m. | TBD |
| Philippines vs. Chinese Taipei | Pasig, Philippines | 6:30 a.m. | TBD |
| Indonesia vs. Australia | Jakarta, Indonesia | 8:00 a.m. | TBD |
February 26
| Matchup | Location | Time (EST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| India vs. Iran | New Delhi, India | 7:30 a.m. | TBD |
| UAE vs. Syria | Dubai, UAE | 10:00 a.m. | TBD |
| Qatar vs. Kazakhstan | Doha, Qatar | 11:00 a.m. | TBD |
| Saudi Arabia vs. Jordan | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 11:30 a.m. | TBD |
| Palestine vs. Iraq | Ammon, Jordan | 12:00 p.m. | TBD |
| Lebanon vs. Bahrain | Zouk Mikael, Lebanon | 2:00 p.m. | TBD |
When are the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers?
- Dates:
- Window 1: Feb. 22 to Feb. 26
- Window 2: Nov. 21 to Nov. 25
- Window 3: Feb. 20 to Feb. 24
The first window of games for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers starts on Thursday, Feb. 22 and goes through Monday, Feb. 26.
The two other scheduling windows are slated for late November and February of next year.
How to watch the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
Fans in Australia can watch the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers live on ESPN or Kayo.
Anyone hoping to stream the game can do so on Courtside 1891, the streaming home for FIBA, which is available through DAZN.
FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers Groups
Group A
- Thailand
- Australia
- Korea
- Indonesia
Group B
- Chinese Taipei
- Hong Kong
- Philippines
- New Zealand
Group C
- China
- Guam
- Japan
- Mongolia
Group D
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Palestine
- Saudi Arabia
Group E
- Iran
- Kazakhstan
- India
- Qatar
Group F
- Bahrain
- Syria
- Lebanon
- UAE