The NBA offseason might be months away, but basketball fans will not have to wait. EuroBasket 2025 got underway on Aug. 27, bringing 24 teams together in a tournament that promises plenty of star power and international drama. The buzz around these games is building fast with NBA superstars taking the court for their home countries.
Leading the charge is Giannis Antetokounmpo, suiting up for Greece alongside other NBA standouts like Luka Dončić and Kristaps Porziņģis. The Greek Freak’s presence alone has elevated expectations for what could be one of the most competitive EuroBasket tournaments in recent memory.
Where and How to Watch Greece vs Italy EuroBasket 2025?
After six opening games on Aug. 27, EuroBasket continues with Week 1 action starting Aug. 28. With 24 teams competing, multiple games fill the daily schedule, giving fans plenty of basketball to consume.
Antetokounmpo’s Greece will face Italy in their tournament opener on Aug. 28 at 2:30 p.m. EST. The matchup will take place at Limassol’s Spyros Kyprianou Arena, setting the stage for what should be an intense battle.
History favors Greece in this matchup. The two teams have met five times in tournament play, with Greece holding a 3-2 advantage. Their most recent encounter came on Sept. 3, 2022, when Greece emerged victorious 85-81.
How to Watch Greece vs. Italy EuroBasket 2025?
Basketball fans can stream EuroBasket through Courtside 1891, FIBA’s dedicated subscription service. The platform offers all games live with on-demand replay options, though FIBA warns that certain regions may face blackout restrictions.
Courtside 1891 is accessible through DAZN for a $9.99 monthly subscription fee. However, broadcast partnerships vary by region, meaning not every game will be available on all channels.
Greece fans can tune in through the country’s official broadcasting partners: ERTFLIX, NOVASPORTS START, NOVASPORTS4, NOVASPORTS5, and NOVASPORTS6. Meanwhile, Italian viewers can watch through DAZN ITALY and RAISPORT, the official partners for Italy.
Coach #Spanoulis tells me that he will play #Giannis Antetokoumpo as needed
GreekFreak came out early while Bosnian NT was still practicing to get taped up & stretched long before all his other teammates showed up
Greek NT will play Italy in the #Eurobasket2025 opener tomorrow pic.twitter.com/ulYU1M8ZO8
— Darko Dželetović (@DarkoBasketball) August 27, 2025
Upcoming Group Phase Games for Greece:
Cyprus vs. Greece, Aug. 30, 11:15 a.m. ET
Georgia vs. Greece, Aug. 31, 8:00 a.m. ET.
Greece vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sept. 2, 8:00 a.m. ET.
Spain vs. Greece, Sept. 4, 2:30 p.m. ET.
Upcoming Group Phase Games for Italy:
Italy vs. Georgia, Aug. 30, 8:00 a.m. ET
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Italy, Aug. 31, 2:30 p.m. ET.
Italy vs. Spain, Sept. 2, 2:30 p.m. ET.
Italy vs. Cyprus, Sept. 4, 11:15 a.m. ET.
Italy Has a Wild Plan in Place to Stop Giannis Antetokoumpo
Antetokounmpo’s presence creates ripple effects throughout the tournament. An NBA superstar draws more fans to venues and streams while putting enormous pressure on opposing teams trying to contain his unique skill set.
However, Italian head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco already has his strategy mapped out. His approach? Well, it’s unconventional, to say the least.
“Friend of mine is a sniper,” Pozzecco said while laughing. “We will put him at the top of the gym. Probably, we will do this in the first quarter. So, he will not play second quarter, third quarter, fourth quarter. Friend of mine is like really good sniper. This is the only option that I already got with staff. There is no other option.”
When it comes to Antetokounmpo’s NBA dominance, Pozzecco was equally direct about the challenge ahead: “He’s unstoppable in the NBA. Can you imagine that we can stop him? No, so…”