Ukraine's Women's Basketball Team Prepares for Crucial EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers

Ukraine's Women's Basketball Team

According to Главком: Ukraine's women's national basketball team is in intensive training for three upcoming matches in the EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers. Following the first qualification window, the team currently holds second place in its group, having secured two wins from three games played. The next set of matches is scheduled for March 2026, where the Ukrainian squad will face opponents from Montenegro, Bulgaria, and Azerbaijan. These games are part of a long qualification process for the prestigious European championship.

• First Match: March 11, 2026, against Montenegro in Riga, Latvia, at 7:00 PM Kyiv time.
• Second Match: March 14, 2026, against Bulgaria in Plovdiv, starting at 7:00 PM.
• Third Match: March 17, 2026, against Azerbaijan in Baku at 5:00 PM.

Ukraine's Men's Basketball Team

In related news, Ukraine's men's national team is also performing strongly in its own qualification campaign for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. The men's team recently defeated Denmark with a score of 88:71, following a prior victory over Georgia with a score of 79:92. After two matches played, the men's squad is positioned among the top two teams in its group. Their next qualification window is planned for February 2026.

Both Ukrainian national teams, women's and men's, are showing promising results in their respective qualification campaigns, highlighting the growth of Ukrainian basketball on the international stage. Continued success in upcoming matches could significantly impact both teams' chances of advancing in European and world tournaments. This progress underscores the importance of support and development for basketball within Ukraine, as the athletes' achievements can inspire the next generation to take up the sport.