WNBA Star Fiebich Critiques German Basketball Federation's EuroBasket Promotion
Fiebich insists on increased commitment from the association - Fiebich advocates for intensified actions from the Association
Hey there! Let's talk about the Women's EuroBasket preliminary round kicking off in Hamburg, and the concerns raised by WNBA star Leonie Fiebich about the German Basketball Federation's promotion efforts.
In a candid interview with the 'Süddeutsche Zeitung', Fiebich expressed disappointment with the lack of promotion for the EuroBasket, stating that despite bringing these tournaments to Germany, it wasn't being promoted well enough. With the entire World Cup set to take place in Berlin in 2026, Fiebich believes the situation should have been better.
Games against Sweden, Spain, and Britain will be held in the small Inselpark Arena, accommodating around 2,400 spectators. Fiebich points out that many people still want tickets, but they're all sold out. She suggests that perhaps a larger venue could have been used to accommodate a bigger audience.
An alternative venue in Hamburg, the Barclays Arena, capable of seating 16,000 spectators, could have been a better option for women's basketball, especially given its recent rise in popularity.
Despite her concerns about promotion, Fiebich remains focused on her team's performance. She's not letting the lack of buzz around the EuroBasket affect her, and she's eager to play good basketball and win on Thursday in the crucial opening game against Sweden. To qualify for the knockout round in Piraeus, Germany must finish at least second in their group.
While Hamburg seems to be lacking in pre-tournament excitement, we can only hope that the situation improves as the tournament progresses, and Fiebich's call for more effort from the German Basketball Federation is heard.
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Additional Insights
The Women's European Basketball Championship (FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025) is co-hosted by four countries, including Germany, with games held in Hamburg at the Inselpark Arena. Despite its significant role in hosting, there appears to be notably limited localized promotion in Hamburg compared to other host cities[1][2].
In terms of ticket sales, the attendance figures for games held in Hamburg so far indicate moderate but not overwhelming demand, with around 3,414 spectators per game[2]. Efforts to boost promotion and ticket sales have been ongoing, with the official FIBA channels emphasizing ticket availability in all host cities[1]. However, the complexity of co-hosting across four countries might have contributed to a focus on centralized European-wide marketing over intensive localized campaigns in each host city.
The WNBA star, Leonie Fiebich, advocates for a more substantial effort from the German Basketball Federation in promoting the Women's European Basketball Championship (FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025) in Hamburg, where the games are being co-hosted. She argues that a larger venue, such as the Barclays Arena, could accommodate a bigger audience and further boost the popularity of women's basketball in the city. Despite her concerns about promotion, Fiebich focuses on her team's performance in the opening game against Sweden, with the objective of qualifying for the knockout round in Piraeus.
