By 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Overview
The 31st edition of the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup took place from July 13 to 20, 2025, in Shenzhen, China. This prominent continental tournament showcased top-level women’s basketball across Asia and Oceania.
Key Tournament Details
Host City & Venues:
- Shenzhen Arena (Capacity: 16,000) — hosted all Division A games
- Shenzhen Sports Center Gymnasium (Capacity: 2,400) — hosted Division B matches
Dates: July 13 – 20, 2025
Division A Teams (8):
- Group A: China, Indonesia, New Zealand, South Korea
- Group B: Australia, Japan, Philippines, Lebanon
Final Standings:
- Champions: Australia — secured their first Women’s Asia Cup title
- Runners-up: Japan
- Third Place: China
- Fourth Place: South Korea
Advancement:
- Australia earned automatic qualification to the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
- Teams ranked 2nd to 6th received spots in the World Cup Qualifying Tournaments
Tournament Format
Similar formats applied across two divisions (A & B):
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Groups of Four: Each division split into two groups.
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Group Stage:
- 1st place: Directly advanced to Semi-finals
- 2nd & 3rd places: Contested in a playoff to reach Semi-finals
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Knockout Phase:
- Followed by classification games for final placements
Division A: Final Phase Progression
| Stage | Matchup Highlights |
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| Semi-final Slots |
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| Semi-final Contenders |
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| Medal Matches |
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Standings Summary
| Team | Final Position |
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| Australia | Champions |
| Japan | Runner-up |
| China | 3rd Place |
| South Korea | 4th Place |
Notable Highlights
- Australia captured their first-ever Women’s Asia Cup title, edging out strong contenders like Japan.
- The tournament served as a gateway for qualification to the 2026 Women’s Basketball World Cup, intensifying competition.
- The Shenzhen return marked the event’s first time in China since 2015, showcasing the nation’s commitment to women’s basketball.
Quick Recap
- When & Where: July 13–20, 2025 in Shenzhen, China
- Division A Teams: China, Indonesia, New Zealand, South Korea, Australia, Japan, Philippines, Lebanon
- Champion: Australia (1st title)
- World Cup Implication: Australia qualified; teams ranked 2–6 earned spots in qualifiers
- Format: Group stage → Playoffs → Semi-finals → Medal matches
