EuroBasket
EuroBasket, also commonly referred to as the European Basketball Championship, is the main international basketball competition that is contested quadrennially, by the senior men's national teams that are governed by FIBA Europe, which is the European zone within the International Basketball Federation.
| Current season, competition or edition: EuroBasket 2025 qualification | |
| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1935 |
| First season | 1935 |
| No. of teams | 24 |
| Countries | FIBA Europe member associations |
| Continent | FIBA Europe (Europe) |
| Most recent champion(s) | Spain (4th title) |
| Most titles | Soviet Union (14 titles) |
| Related competitions | FIBA European Championship for Small Countries EuroBasket Women |
| Official website | EuroBasket FIBA Europe |
The competition was first held in 1935. The former Soviet Union holds the record for most gold medals with a total of 14. The tournament is generally held in August or September, in the offseason of major club competitions. The current defending champion is Spain, who won the 2022 title.
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