Filenews 6 May 2025
Up to a five-digit number of visitors is expected to be in Limassol for FIBA EuroBasket 2025, according to the organizers, who speak of significant economic and developmental benefits from the holding of the top European basketball event in Cyprus.
The event will be hosted at the "Spyros Kyprianou" Sports Center between August 28 and September 4, 2025, with the participation of six national teams. The organizers report that the expected mass attendance of fans is expected to generate revenues that exceed the seven-figure amount, mainly enhancing the local catering and the general tourist promotion of Limassol.
The main institutional sponsors of the Cypriot co-organization are the Deputy Ministry of Tourism and the Limassol Municipality. As highlighted in the announcement, the international reach of the tournament offers indirect benefits, enhancing Cyprus' reputation as a country capable of hosting large-scale sporting events.
The previous edition of EuroBasket in 2022 in Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic and Georgia was broadcast to over 300 million viewers worldwide, highlighting the dynamics of the institution.
At the same time, the importance of the renovation of the "Spyros Kyprianou" is underlined, with the investment by the Cypriot State extending the life of the center for at least two decades, making it attractive for new international events.
The tournament is also a first-class opportunity for the Cyprus National Team to gain experience by playing against top players of European and world basketball.
