International University Sports Games to Occur in Hagen
The FISU World University Games, currently underway, are set to bring thrilling basketball action to Hagen, Germany, from July 18 to July 26, 2025. The games will be held across three locations – Essen, Duisburg, and Hagen, with the Hagen Ischelandhalle serving as one of the venues for several key matches.
## Women's Competition in Hagen
Team USA, represented by the Texas Tech Lady Raiders, will be a major highlight in Hagen. They will face Chinese Taipei on July 19 at 5:30 p.m. CEST at the Ischelandhalle arena, followed by a match against Poland on July 20 at 12 p.m. CEST, also at the Ischelandhalle.
Other matches in Hagen, while not yet detailed in full, are expected to add to the excitement of the competition.
## General Schedule and Venues
The basketball games will be held across various venues in Duisburg, Essen, and Hagen. The Ischelandhalle in Hagen will host part of the group stage and potentially other matches depending on team advancements.
For the most comprehensive schedule, it's recommended to visit the official FISU World University Games website or related news sources.
Some of the notable matches scheduled in Hagen include:
- On Saturday, July 19, at 17 pm, a women's preliminary round match between China and Portugal will take place. - On Sunday, July 20, at 17 pm, two women's preliminary round matches will be held simultaneously – one between Hungary and Japan, and the other between Taiwan and Germany. - On Sunday, July 20, at 17.30 pm, a men's preliminary round match between Romania and India will take place. - On Tuesday, July 22, at 17 pm, a men's preliminary round match between Germany and China will take place. - On Tuesday, July 22, at 17.30 pm, another men's preliminary round match will feature Romania against USA.
## Quarterfinals, Placement Games, and Finals
Quarterfinal games (Men and Women, lower placement round) will take place on Wednesday, July 23, from 12 to 17 pm, with specific times yet to be announced. The games for 5th-8th place (Women) will take place on Tuesday, July 22, also with unspecified times.
The games for 3rd place (Men and Women) will take place on Saturday, July 26, and Friday, July 25, respectively, at Grugahalle Essen, with specific times to be confirmed. The final Women's game will take place on Friday, July 25, at Grugahalle Essen, while the final Men's game will be held on Saturday, July 26.
## Ticket Information
Tickets for the games are available at M12 Hagen (Mittelstraße 12, 58089 Hagen) or online at www.ticket.rhineruhr2025.com, priced at 13 Euros per person.
Don't miss out on the exciting basketball action at the FISU World University Games in Hagen, Germany!
At the Ischelandhalle arena in Hagen, aside from Team USA's matches against Chinese Taipei and Poland, other basketball games are anticipated to contribute to the competition's excitement.
During the FISU World University Games in Germany, spectators can purchase tickets for basketball matches at M12 Hagen or online, with each ticket priced at 13 Euros.
