Draw Set for Second Round of EuroBasket Women 2027 Qualifiers
The seeding for the upcoming draw in the second round of qualification for the 2027 FIBA Women's EuroBasket has been finalized. Ukraine's women's national team has been placed in Pot 3. The draw ceremony will take place on March 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM Kyiv time in Mies, Switzerland, and will be streamed live on FIBA's official YouTube channel.
This second qualifying round will feature 24 national teams, divided into six groups of four. Teams will play each other home and away during two match windows: November 8–18, 2026, and February 7–17, 2027. The top two teams from each group will advance to the final EuroBasket 2027 tournament.
First Round Results and Team Distribution
Ukraine finished the first qualifying round with three wins from six games, placing third in their group. Qualification for this second round was granted to the two group winners and the three best third-placed teams, a category which included Ukraine. They will now be joined by seven teams from the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers, bringing the total to 24.
The teams have been distributed into the following pots for the draw:
- Pot 1: France, Spain, Germany, Serbia, Italy, Turkey.
- Pot 2: Czech Republic, Hungary, Great Britain, Slovenia, Montenegro, Greece.
- Pot 3: Slovakia, Latvia, Croatia, Portugal, Ukraine, Poland.
- Pot 4: Israel, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Bulgaria, Austria.
Ukraine is guaranteed to face one opponent from each of the other three pots, setting the stage for a challenging and diverse path to the final tournament. The EuroBasket is a premier continental competition, and qualification is fiercely contested.
The upcoming draw represents a crucial step for the Ukrainian women's national team, offering a chance to prove their strengths against a variety of opponents. Strong performance in this phase could serve as a catalyst for the further development of women's basketball in Ukraine and enhance its competitiveness on the international stage.
Fans will be watching the draw closely, as the resulting group composition could significantly impact Ukraine's chances of securing a spot in the EuroBasket 2027 finals.
As the Ukrainian women's national basketball team prepares for the upcoming draw, the stakes continue to rise. Their recent performance in the first qualifying round has set the stage for a pivotal moment in their journey towards EuroBasket 2027. To understand the challenges that lie ahead and the significance of this draw, you can read more about Ukraine's crucial final qualifier for EuroBasket 2027 here.