Germany Meets Slovenia with NBA Star Luka Doncic

Germany’s basketball team kicks off its Eurobasket 2025 preparations with a friendly encounter against Slovenia, featuring NBA ace Luka Doncic. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming test game.

Game Details

• The friendly takes place at Ljubljana’s Stozice Arena on Friday, August 8, at 8:15 PM CEST.
• Germany faces a tough opponent in Slovenia, who won the Eurobasket in 2017 and are co-favorites for the upcoming tournament.

Where to Watch

The game against Slovenia will not be broadcast on free-to-air TV.

• Magenta TV is the only channel showing the game live and in full length, starting at 8:15 PM.
• Magenta TV’s coverage begins at 8:05 PM.
• Magenta TV also offers a live stream via its app or website.

Germany’s Squad

National coach Alex Mumbru has reduced his squad to 15 players after excluding Tim Schneider. Before the Eurobasket, Mumbru will have to finalize his 12-man rotation.

The eight world champions – Dennis Schröder, Franz Wagner, Daniel Theis, Johannes Voigtmann, Johannes Thiemann, Isaac Bonga, Andreas Obst, and Maodo Lo – are expected to secure their places. Tristan da Silva and David Krämer are also in contention for an EM spot.

Slovenia’s Lineup

For the test game, Slovenia can rely on its star player, Luka Doncic, who joined the national team on Monday. The Slovenes are one of the co-favorites for the Eurobasket 2025 and will play Poland, France, Belgium, Iceland, and Israel in the group stage.

Key Match Details

• Where: Stozice Arena, Ljubljana
• When: Friday, August 8, 8:15 PM CEST
• TV Broadcast: Magenta TV (Germany) only
• Live Stream: Magenta TV app or website

FAQ

• Q: Will the game be shown on free-to-air TV?
  A: No. Magenta TV is the only channel broadcasting the game live.
• Q: When does the broadcast start?
  A: The broadcast starts at 8:05 PM CEST.

Did you know?

Slovenia has a rich basketball history, winning the European championship in 2017 and producing NBA stars like Goran Dragic and Luka Doncic.

Pro Tip

If you can’t catch the game live, set your DVR or use Magenta TV’s on-demand feature to watch later.