EuroBasket 2029 is official and it will be held in Spain. FIBA announced this on Thursday in Latvia. Spain’s president Elisa Aguilar, coach Sergio Scariolo, and former player Sergio Rodríguez successfully defended the bid. Spain will host again because they know how to do it right.
Spain wins the bid with style
Elisa Aguilar from FEB, coach Sergio Scariolo, and ex-player Sergio Rodríguez worked together to convince FIBA to pick Spain. They made a strong case and it paid off. EuroBasket 2029 will be a big event in Spain once again.
Opening game at Santiago Bernabéu stadium
The first game of EuroBasket 2029 will take place at the famous Santiago Bernabéu stadium. It can hold 80,000 people. If the stadium is full, it could break the attendance record for a FIBA game. It will be a huge moment for basketball fans.
Madrid’s Movistar Arena hosts final rounds
Madrid will also host many important games. The Movistar Arena will have 15 group stage games including Spain’s games. Then all the knockout rounds like round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the medal games will be played there.
Other countries hosting group stage games
Slovenia, Estonia, and Greece will also host the group stage games. Each will have one group. But Spain will have the best part of the tournament with the final knockout games.
Spain has hosted EuroBasket before
This will be the fourth time Spain hosts the men’s EuroBasket after 1973, 1997, and 2007. Spain has also hosted the men’s World Cup in 2014 and the women’s World Cup in 2018. Valencia hosted the women’s EuroBasket in 2021.
EuroBasket 2029 promises to be huge
With big crowds, exciting games, and Spain’s energy, EuroBasket 2029 will be unforgettable. Fans can expect great basketball and a lively atmosphere in Spain.
