Overview
- Tipoff is scheduled for 15:30 in Tampere as Germany begins Group B play against Montenegro.
- With the head coach sidelined by an acute infection, assistant Alan Ibrahimagić will coach the team.
- The reigning world champions have declared a medal goal and are considered favorites for the opener.
- Captain Dennis Schröder and Franz Wagner headline a roster returning nine of twelve from 2023, with Moritz Wagner and David Krämer out and Niels Giffey retired.
- The match airs on RTL and MagentaTV/MagentaSport, and EuroBasket 2025 is hosted in Finland, Latvia, Poland and Cyprus with the knockout phase in Riga.