Saarlouis Royals from Saarland compete in the EuroCup Women 2025/26, facing a draw in Munich on Wednesday.
The Saarlouis Royals are gearing up for a European challenge in the upcoming EuroCup Women 2025-26 season. As the current German cup winners and runners-up, the team has proven its mettle on the domestic front. Now, they are set to compete on the international stage.
The draw for the Regular Season took place on July 23, 2025, in Munich, Germany. A total of 48 teams will participate, divided into 12 groups of four teams each. The draw followed a rule that restricts each group to a maximum of one team per country.
However, the exact placement of the Saarlouis Royals remains unclear. They were not explicitly mentioned in any of the published group listings or draw summaries. It is possible that they are participating in the qualifier rounds, as those pairings include multiple teams competing for remaining spots.
The EuroCup Women Qualifiers consist of two-legged ties on September 18 and 25, 2025. Several teams, including the Saarlouis Royals, are participating in these qualifiers. The winners of these qualifiers will join the Regular Season and be placed in Pot 4.
Some of the teams that have already secured a place in the Regular Season include Villeneuve d'Ascq (defending champions), Castors Braine, La Molisana Magnolia Campobasso, Kasademont Zaragoza, Zabiny Brno, Universitatea Cluj, DVTK HUNTHERM, AZS UMCS Lublin, and others from across Europe.
The draw for the EuroCup Women's Regular Season could pit the Saarlouis Royals against formidable opponents. For instance, Magaly Meynadier, the team's captain, has expressed her excitement about the potential match against Magnolia Campobasso (ITA).
Regardless of the opponents, the EuroCup Women's participation represents a significant sporting challenge for the Saarlouis Royals and the Saarland audience. The team is looking forward to testing its skills against high-caliber international opponents.
For the most precise information on the Saarlouis Royals’ pot and exact group assignment, official detailed team seedings or FIBA announcements beyond the July 23 draw summary would be needed. Stay tuned for more updates as the qualifiers and regular season unfold.
The Saarlouis Royals might be participating in the EuroCup Women Qualifiers, as they were not mentioned in the published group listings for the Regular Season. Regardless of their opponents, the team expressed excitement about competing against high-caliber international opponents, including Magnolia Campobasso, a renowned basketball team from Italy.
