Explore the BCL Asia 2025 Group Phase with full match schedule, format details, and participating teams. Get ready for three days of elite basketball action in Dubai from June 7–9.
The Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 is Asia’s premier club basketball tournament, held from June 7–13 in Dubai, UAE. Featuring 9 top clubs from across the continent, the tournament begins with a group phase at the Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall, followed by knockout rounds at the Coca-Cola Arena.
The event not only crowns the best basketball club in Asia but also determines who will represent the continent in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2025 in Singapore. With its competitive format, international exposure, and high stakes, BCL Asia plays a crucial role in elevating the standard of basketball across Asia.
BCL Asia 2025 Group Phase Overview
The Group Phase of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 runs from June 7 to June 9, featuring nine elite teams divided into three groups:
Group A
Zhejiang Guangsha Lions (China)
Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos (Mongolia)
Tabiat Basketball (Iran)
Group B
Shabab Al Ahli (United Arab Emirates)
Utsunomiya Brex (Japan)
Meralco Bolts (Philippines)
Group C
Al Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon)
Changwon LG Sakers (South Korea)
Taoyuan Pauian Pilots (Chinese Taipei)
Match Format :
Round-robin format within each group
Each team plays 2 games (1 match against each of the other two teams in its group)
Points System:
Win = 2 points
Loss = 1 point
Tiebreakers (if needed):
1. Head-to-head result
2. Point difference
3. Points scored
Match Details :
The Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 kicks off its Group Phase from June 7 to June 9 at the Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall in Dubai. Nine elite teams are divided into three groups, each comprising three teams. Each team plays two matches in a round-robin format within their group. So there will be Nine matches in Groop Phase. The top eight teams across all groups, based on performance, will advance to the Quarterfinals.
Group Phase Schedule
Saturday, June 7
Group A:
Tabiat Basketball (Iran) vs. Zhejiang Guangsha Lions (China)
11:00 AM (UAE Time)
Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall, Dubai
Group B:
Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) vs. Meralco Bolts (Philippines)
2:00 PM (UAE Time)
Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall, Dubai
Group C:
Taoyuan Pauian Pilots (Chinese Taipei) vs. Changwon LG Sakers (South Korea)
5:00 PM (UAE Time)
Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall, Dubai
Sunday, June 8
Group A:
Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos (Mongolia) vs. Tabiat Basketball (Iran)
11:00 AM (UAE Time)
Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall, Dubai
Group B:
Utsunomiya Brex (Japan) vs. Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)
2:00 PM (UAE Time)
Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall, Dubai
Group C:
Al Riyadi Beirut Club (Lebanon) vs. Taoyuan Pauian Pilots (Chinese Taipei)
5:00 PM (UAE Time)
Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall, Dubai
Monday, June 9
Group A:
Zhejiang Guangsha Lions (China) vs. Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos (Mongolia)
11:00 AM (UAE Time)
Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall, Dubai
Group B:
Meralco Bolts (Philippines) vs. Utsunomiya Brex (Japan)
2:00 PM (UAE Time)
Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall, Dubai
Group C:
Changwon LG Sakers (South Korea) vs. Al Riyadi Beirut Club (Lebanon)
5:00 PM (UAE Time)
Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall, Dubai
Importance of BCL Group Phase
The Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 is a key event for promoting elite club basketball in Asia. It brings together the region’s top teams, boosts international exposure, and offers the winner a spot in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, placing Asian basketball on the global stage. The tournament plays a vital role in raising performance standards, growing fan interest, and strengthening the sport’s presence across the continent.
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