EuroBasket Women 2027

The 2027 EuroBasket Women, commonly called EuroBasket Women 2027, will be the 41st edition of the continental tournament in women's basketball, sanctioned by the FIBA Europe. It will be held between 16 and 27 June 2027.[1] It will be co-hosted by Espoo, Finland, and Vilnius and Klaipėda, Lithuania.

EuroBasket Women 2027
Tournament details
Host countriesFinland
Lithuania
Dates16–27 June
Teams16 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)3 (in 3 host cities)

Bidding process

Finland and Lithuania were confirmed as hosts on 24 November 2023 at the FIBA Europe Board in Mies, Switzerland.[3] Although, FIBA Europe stated the possibility of a potential third and fourth being involved, similar to 2025.

On 22 March 2024, FIBA Europe stated that several countries have expressed an interest in becoming a co-host and confirmed the additional hosts will be announced in November 2024.[4]

Qualification

The qualification will begin in November 2025 and end in February 2027.

Qualified teams
CountryQualified asDate of qualificationLast appearanceBest placement in tournament
 FinlandHost nation24 November 2023198711th place (1952, 1956)
 Lithuania2015Champions (1997)

References
  1. "Calendar". FIBA.basketball.
  2. "Naisten EM-kisoja hakevat Suomi ja Liettua haluavat tarjota uusia unelmia". basket.fi.
  3. "Finland and Lithuania confirmed as hosts for FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027". FIBA.basketball. 24 November 2023.
  4. "FIBA Europe Board holds third meeting of 2023-2027 cycle in Gibraltar". FIBA.basketball.
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