The Australian Opals are set to take on the best in Asia as the 2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup gets underway from July 13-20 in Shenzhen, China.
The Opals, ranked No. 2 in the world following a bronze medal finish at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, are looking for their first-ever gold at the Asia Cup. Since joining the competition in 2017, the Aussies have one runner-up and three third-place finishes to their name.
The tournament serves as a crucial step in their qualification for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup in Germany, with the winner of the Asia Cup guaranteed automatic qualification, while the next five highest-placed teams will advance to the World Cup Qualifying Tournaments in March, 2026.
With head coach Sandy Brondello unavailable due to her WNBA commitments with the New York Liberty, Paul Goriss will be on the sidelines in China, guiding a youthful squad featuring two Opals debutants.
The Sporting News has you covered with the Opals, schedule, results, TV information and more.
How to watch FIBA Women's Asia Cup: TV channels, live streams
- TV channels: —
- Live streams: FIBA YouTube channel
FIBA Women's Asia Cup games will not be available on free-to-air TV. You can watch the Opals games on ESPN/Kayo Sports. The tournament's games will also be available to stream on the FIBA YouTube channel.
Australian Opals FIBA Women's Asia Cup full schedule: Dates, times for games
The FIBA Women's Asia Cup will begin on Sunday, July 13, and conclude with the championship game on Sunday, July 20.
The Opals have been drawn in Group B alongside the Philippines, Lebanon and Japan.
*All times AEST.
| Game | Date | Time | Location |
| Australia vs. Philippines | Sunday 13 July | Aus 115 def. Phi 39 | Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre |
| Australia vs. Lebanon | Monday 14 July | Aus 113 def. Leb 34 | Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre |
| Australia vs. Japan | Tuesday 15 July | Aus 79 def Jpn 67 | Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre |
| Australia vs. South Korea | Saturday 19 July | Aus 86 def, Kor 73 | Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre |
| Australia vs. Japan | Sunday 20 July | Aus 88 def. Jpn 79 | Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre |
Australian Opals FIBA Women's Asia Cup squad
The Opals have named two debutants in their squad for the Asia Cup, with Alex Wilson and Isabelle Bourne set to make their official Opals debuts in Shenzhen.
| Player | Position | Height | Age | Team |
| Zitina Aokuso | F/C | 6-4 | 26 | UC Capitals |
| Chloe Bibby | F | 6-2 | 27 | Golden State Valkyries |
| Sara Blicavs | F | 6-2 | 32 | UC Capitals |
| Isobel Borlase | G | 5-11 | 20 | Bendigo Spirit |
| Isabelle Bourne | F | 6-2 | 24 | Southside Flyers |
| Abbey Ellis | G | 5-6 | 24 | Townsville Fire |
| Alex Fowler | F | 6-0 | 23 | Townsville Fire |
| Cayla George | F/C | 6-4 | 36 | Southside Flyers |
| Steph Reid | G | 5-6 | 28 | Sopron Basket |
| Miela Sowah | G | 5-11 | 25 | Townsville Fire |
| Alex Wilson | G | 5-9 | 31 | Perth Lynx |
| Courtney Woods | G/F | 6-0 | 28 | Townsville Fire |