Overview
- The quarterfinal is scheduled for 17:15 CET in the Westfalenhalle and will air free-to-air on ZDF.
- Germany arrive unbeaten at 6-0 and are viewed as favorites after a dominant main round, while Brazil recently fell heavily to Norway.
- A record 10,522 home fans attended the previous game in Dortmund, and the free-TV slot is framed as a major visibility boost for the sport.
- Support has poured in from the men’s league and prominent figures including Johannes Bitter, Alfred Gislason and national basketball players, with the squad reporting full fitness and confidence.
- Persistent pay gaps and side jobs for players remain issues, as the DHB prepares residential academies in Stuttgart and Leipzig from 2027 with up to €250,000 in annual funding per site.