Established in 1935, the EuroBasket tournament, officially known as the European Basketball Championship, stands as a pivotal event in international basketball. The inaugural competition took place in Geneva, Switzerland. Since 2017, the men`s EuroBasket championship is held every four years, while the women`s tournament takes place biennially, with both events overseen by FIBA Europe.
Historically, Russia boasts the highest number of men`s EuroBasket titles, with 13 of its 14 championships secured during its time as the Soviet Union. In the women`s category, both Russia and Spain have claimed the most championships, each with three victories. The most recent men`s title was won by Spain, who triumphed over France in the 2022 final. Belgium secured the latest women`s championship, defeating Spain in the 2023 final.
Below is a comprehensive list of all past men`s and women`s EuroBasket champions:
Men`s EuroBasket Champions
- 2022 – Spain
- 2017 – Slovenia
- 2015 – Spain
- 2013 – France
- 2011 – Spain
- 2009 – Spain
- 2007 – Russia
- 2005 – Greece
- 2003 – Lithuania
- 2001 – Yugoslavia
- 1999 – Italy
- 1997 – Yugoslavia
- 1995 – Yugoslavia
- 1993 – Germany
- 1991 – Yugoslavia
- 1989 – Yugoslavia
- 1987 – Greece
- 1985 – Soviet Union
- 1983 – Italy
- 1981 – Soviet Union
- 1979 – Soviet Union
- 1977 – Yugoslavia
- 1975 – Yugoslavia
- 1973 – Yugoslavia
- 1971 – Soviet Union
- 1969 – Soviet Union
- 1967 – Soviet Union
- 1965 – Soviet Union
- 1963 – Soviet Union
- 1961 – Soviet Union
- 1959 – Soviet Union
- 1957 – Soviet Union
- 1955 – Hungary
- 1953 – Soviet Union
- 1951 – Soviet Union
- 1949 – Egypt
- 1947 – Soviet Union
- 1946 – Czechoslovakia
- 1939 – Lithuania
- 1937 – Lithuania
- 1935 – Latvia
Women`s EuroBasket Champions
- 2023 – Belgium
- 2021 – Serbia
- 2019 – Spain
- 2017 – Spain
- 2015 – Serbia
- 2013 – Spain
- 2011 – Russia
- 2009 – France
- 2007 – Russia
- 2005 – Czech Republic
- 2003 – Russia
