The Frecciarossa Final Eight 2025 presented in Turin: almost 38 thousand tickets already sold
The press conference to present the Frecciarossa Final Eight 2025 presented by Unipol, scheduled from 12 to 16 February at the Inalpi Arena, took place at the Circolo dei Lettori in Turin. The event will see Germani Brescia, Trapani Shark, Dolomiti Energia Trentino, Virtus Segafredo Bologna, EA7 Emporio Armani Milano, UNAHOTELS Reggio Emilia, Pallacanestro Trieste and Bertram Derthona Tortona compete for the 49th Coppa Italia in history.
The event is organized with the support of the Piedmont Region, the City of Turin, the Turin Chamber of Commerce and the involvement of FIP Piemonte.
The Frecciarossa Final Four of the Women's Basketball League has been confirmed again this year, with the semifinals on Friday the 14th and the final on Sunday the 16th at 12.30:XNUMX.
After a record-breaking 2024 edition with over 45 spectators at the Inalpi Arena across all competition days, nearly 38.000 tickets have been sold so far , a 7% increase over the same period last season, and a significant increase in attendance for Wednesday. Sunday, February 16th, the date on which the men's and women's finals will be played, is completely sold out, while over 6.000 tickets have already been sold for Friday, February 14th, the day dedicated to the Frecciarossa Final Four semifinals. BUY YOUR TICKETS AND SEASON TICKETS HERE
"We have found a truly extraordinary community of interests to organize a week of events here in Turin that will unfold in various formats," said Lega Basket Serie A President Umberto Gandini . "I would therefore like to thank all the organizations involved in this event. This event is not just about sporting, although that clearly remains the most important, but has become a basketball festival: it includes the men's Final Eight, the women's Final Four, and collateral events that will delight residents, tourists, and especially young people. This increasingly allows us to convey and disseminate what we consider to be the values of basketball. We hope this Final Eight will be the impetus for the fourth edition in Turin in 2026, an event that will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Coppa Italia, when we will need to celebrate an event that has now become a benchmark for basketball in Italy."
COLLABORATION WITH THE MINISTER FOR SPORT AND YOUTH AND THE SCHOOLS PROJECT
For the 2025 edition of the Frecciarossa Final Eight, made possible also thanks to the contribution of the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, the Lega Basket Serie A has dedicated a space in the Foyer of the Inalpi Arena for the dissemination of a series of off-court activities such as the promotion of the National Youth Card , the Giovani2030 platform and other initiatives that integrate with the sporting and engagement activities of the Final Eight.
"Thanks to all the organizations involved who are once again hosting this extraordinary event in venues that attract audiences and the opportunity to promote sporting activity in all its forms," stated Flavio Siniscalchi, Head of the Department for Sport . "We are always very close to national and international events, because we believe the socioeconomic impact is significant, considering that every euro spent on initiatives of this nature generates a fivefold return and, above all, participation. Through these initiatives, we have been able to include key collateral events for younger people, where they can actively participate and, above all, spread the general values of sport. We want these to become places to raise awareness and responsibility, increasing young people's consciousness of the importance of respect. We take advantage of events like this to work as a team and achieve a common goal. We are doing so, with Minister Abodi, by moving to modernize the facilities, and therefore the Inalpi Arena is helpful as a reference point for facilities of this capacity. We are working to make them safe, functional, and Welcoming, but without forgetting the sport itself, which is the foundation for everything to work perfectly. If we manage to increase the number of people taking up sporting activities, it will also be thanks to the possibility of having facilities capable of accommodating an ever-growing number of spectators in which to practice this sport, with the opening of 100 new playgrounds to be built throughout the country. I believe this is a concrete message to understand how important sport is not only for citizens, but also for us as projects to be implemented."
"This year, we are delighted to have reached an agreement with the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, with whom we have shared a project focused on well-being and sport, thanks also to the involvement of various departments," said Lega Basket Serie A President Umberto Gandini . "The activities will be numerous, centered around a space in the Foyer of the Inalpi Arena for the dissemination of all off-court activities, such as the promotion of the National Youth Card, the Giovani2030 platform, and other initiatives that integrate with the sporting and engagement activities of our Final Eight."
Specifically, this youth initiative is part of the commitment to schools promoted this year by the Lega Basket Serie A together with the USR Piemonte, in collaboration with the FIP Piemonte Regional Committee, with the project "A Whole New Sport: My Basketball. The Benefits of Basketball for Body and Mind," aimed at fourth and fifth graders of primary schools and first and second graders of middle schools in Piedmont.
The collaboration between Lega Basket Serie A, the USR and the partner institutions is based on the importance of sport as an essential practice for psychophysical well-being linked to a correct lifestyle and a fundamental tool to promote the individual and social growth of young students. For the third year in a row, the primary schools of Piedmont will be asked to develop a creative project, developing in this edition the theme of physical, psychological and emotional well-being that basketball promotes, with the aim of involving even those who do not practice this sport.
The winners of the competition, which involved sending banners/posters on the values developed by basketball to a special commission for primary school classes and a flash mob for secondary school classes, will have the opportunity to attend a day of competitions of the Frecciarossa Final Eight and the Frecciarossa Final Four on a day from 12 to 14 February 2025.
A new feature this year is that, on the courts provided in the foyer, Baskin competitions will be held, or “Integrated Basketball” where males and females, disabled and able-bodied players will be the protagonists in a rare example of true integration that in recent years has made great strides in terms of diffusion.
THE FRECCIAROSSA FINAL EIGHT VISIBLE IN ITALY IN FULL ON DAZN, DMAX AND EUROSPORT. THE FINAL ALSO FREE TO AIR ON NOVE
In Italy the competition will be visible on DAZN for all subscribers to the live streaming and sports entertainment app, on the Eurosport satellite channel and free-to-air on DMAX while the final, scheduled for Sunday 16 February at 17.15pm, will also be visible on the NOVE channel.
AN EVER MORE INTERNATIONAL FINAL EIGHT
The new features of this edition of the Frecciarossa Final Eight are represented by DAZN which will broadcast the matches of the Coppa Italia 2025 for free in the rest of the world and by EuroleagueTV which will broadcast them for free in the UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
As already happens for the championship and thanks to the international agreements defined by the Advisor Infront, all the matches of the Frecciarossa Final Eight will also be visible in the Balkans (TV Arena), the Baltic Countries (Setanta Sports), Greece (COSMOTE TV), Israel (Charlton), Turkey (Sports TV), Poland (PolSat), Georgia (1TV Georgia), Kazakhstan (Sport+), Slovakia (RTVS), Czechia (Sporty TV), Ukraine (MainCast) and USA (Next Level).
GIUSY MELONI WILL BE THE MASTER OF CEREMONY AND GODMOTHER OF THE FINAL
Giusy Meloni, face and host of DAZN, will be the godmother of the final and Master of Ceremony of the Frecciarossa Final Eight 2025.
“DAZN REF CAM” CONFIRMED FOR SEMIFINALS AND FINALS AND A CUTTING-EDGE TV PRODUCTION
Also in this edition of the Frecciarossa Final Eight 2025, the television production confirms a series of innovations that will make the experience even more engaging for the television audience.
The DAZN Ref Cam , launched last year thanks to the collaboration between the LBA, DAZN, and the support of the FIP, will once again be available. This technological innovation will once again offer a unique perspective from the referee's perspective on the field.
Furthermore, the match's television accessibility will be further enhanced with production using augmented reality graphics , allowing for an even more dynamic and immersive experience. Added to this is the introduction of the Spider Cam , a camera that will follow the action from above, offering a never-before-seen view of the action on the court.
These technical innovations will not only enrich the experience of basketball fans, but also confirm the LBA's commitment to bringing the Italian championship to an ever higher level, with particular attention to the quality of television production and interactivity with the public.
A TRIPLE FOR CANDIOLO
The Frecciarossa Final Eight once again supports cancer care and research at the Candiolo Institute - IRCCS. Lega Basket and Fondazione Piemontese per la Ricerca sul Cancro take to the field together again, for the third consecutive year, relaunching "Una tripla per Candiolo". Also on the occasion of the 2025 edition, for each basket scored during the tournament, Lega Basket will make a donation of one hundred euros, to support the daily work of the doctors and researchers at the Candiolo Institute - IRCCS. This year, moreover, the LBF matches, scheduled for Friday, will be preceded by the lesson of "Pilates and Well-being: in balance for Research", a project conceived by the Fondazione Piemontese per la Ricerca sul Cancro together with the patients of the Candiolo Institute - IRCCS and the friends of the Foundation.
Furthermore, the partnership will give life to the first Opening Night that will take place on Monday, February 10, at the Rinascente store in Turin. An evening dedicated to sport, shopping and solidarity. For the occasion, 10% of the entire proceeds from the evening's sales will be donated to the Piedmont Foundation for Cancer Research. Furthermore, some unique lots from the world of art and sport will be auctioned off, curated by Sant'Agostino Case d'Aste. A great opportunity to donate and give yourself a special gift.
In the two previous editions, 90.000,00 euros were raised thanks to this partnership.
ITALIAN EBASKET LEAGUE, THE ITALIAN CUP 3VS3 AND THE SCUDETTO PLAYOFFS AT THE INALPI ARENA
In Turin, for the first time, traditional basketball and digital basketball will come together in a single major event to play their Finals thanks to the Italian Basketball Federation and the Serie A Basketball League. At the Inalpi Arena, within the Frecciarossa Final Eight 2025, while the Serie A teams will fight for the Coppa Italia, on February 12 and 13 the eBasket teams will play in LAN mode (in person) for the Coppa Italia and the 3v3 championship in the Italian eBasket League and for the 1v1 and 5v5 championship in the FIP eBasket Tour.
There are 52 ePlayers involved in the two-day final, hosted by FIP and LBA in Turin and coming from all over Italy. This is also an absolute novelty: never before has such a high number of players taken part in an event in person.
THE SPEAKERS' WORDS
Alberto Cirio, President of the Piedmont Region, and Marina Chiarelli, Councilor for Sport: " With the Frecciarossa Final Eight 2025 of the Coppa Italia, Piedmont confirms its position as a leading sports destination, demonstrating once again its ability to attract events of great national and international importance. The competition, which will feature the top eight teams from the first round of the men's Serie A basketball championship from February 12 to 16, is one of the many sporting events hosted in the Piedmont capital this year. Among the highlights are the FIE Grand Prix – Trofeo Inalpi, the World Ski Championships, the Special Olympics, the Vuelta a España, and the Nitto ATP Finals. Like all major events, each edition is the result of constant commitment, a targeted strategy, and collaboration between institutions, federations, and industry professionals. Attracting competitions of this caliber to our region also means fostering grassroots sport and encouraging young people to take up this discipline."
Stefano Lo Russo, Mayor of Turin, and Domenico Carretta, Councilor for Sport and Major Events: "The Frecciarossa Final Eight returns to Turin to offer countless fans and enthusiasts a week of great sport and entertainment. Our city continues to host major national and international competitions, which also provide a valuable opportunity to showcase the beauty of our region and engage residents in sports. This is exactly what happened with the Final Eight, which has seen increased engagement with the city with each edition, including through its commercial, sporting, and social activities ."
Dario Gallina, President of the Turin Chamber of Commerce: "This year, the Turin Chamber of Commerce is once again present and active in supporting the event and making the most of this sporting opportunity, showcasing the food and wine excellences, events, and attractions of our region. This is a significant commitment on our part, supported by the shared will of the various organizations and the direct involvement of a dozen or so of our Masters of Taste companies and producers of Torino Cheese and Torino DOC, to best welcome the people who will come here to experience these days of sport. We hope they will return to Turin and Piedmont a second or third time to explore the insights and curiosities we will inspire in them."
Massimo Protani, President of the Women's Basketball League: "For the second consecutive year, the LBA Final Eight and LBF Final Four will be held as a single major event, building on the well-deserved and recognized success of last year's edition. This represents a significant continuity in our pursuit of growth and mutual collaboration. This event evolves every year, setting new standards in terms of organization, technology, entertainment, and engagement, establishing itself as a key event in the Italian basketball season. Beyond the purely competitive aspect, entertainment has been carefully planned and enhanced with side events and top-notch initiatives for fans and others, bringing even more spectators to our movement. All this within the framework of a multipurpose facility that represents a flagship for the entire national basketball scene. I thank President Gandini for this important synergy between men's and women's basketball, President Petrucci for the ongoing support of the Italian Basketball Federation, and all the institutions and partners involved."
Stefano Deantoni, Marketing Director, Infront Italy: " The Frecciarossa Final Eight represents a key event for Italian basketball, an event that combines innovation, entertainment, and the development of value-driven projects. Infront, as a strategic partner of the LBA, is proud to contribute to the growth of an event that celebrates new milestones every year in terms of audience, attention, and revenue. This year, we recorded a 13% increase in revenue and engaged 40 sponsors. Thanks to new in-arena activations, the use of digital platforms, and the event's broadcast in over 50 countries worldwide, the competition confirms its position as a global benchmark, broadening its appeal and strengthening the role of Italian basketball internationally ."
Giuseppe Rafaniello, Head of Commercial Operations at Trenitalia High Speed: "Frecciarossa is once again proud to be the Title Sponsor of the 2025 Final Eight, an event that represents the best of Italian sport and embodies the values of speed, competition, commitment, and dedication. This partnership is not only an opportunity to celebrate the talent and passion that define basketball, but also to strengthen the bond between Frecciarossa, the most important national sporting events, and the emotions that sport inspires in Italians. We are ready to travel together towards a future of success and new challenges."
Trenitalia's " Special Events " promotion will also be active on the occasion of the Frecciarossa Final Eight 2025, scheduled from 12 to 16 February 2025 at the Inalpi Arena in Turin.
Thanks to this offer, fans can travel on the Frecce trains to and from Turin with discounts of up to 75% off the base price, using the code " FINALEIGHT25" . By selecting the tiRimborso option during purchase and, for just €2 more, tickets from the Special Events offer become partially refundable.
FRECCIAROSSA FINAL EIGHT 2025 RACE PROGRAM
QUARTER FINALS
Wednesday February 12 2025
Germani Brescia – Bertram Derthona Tortona 6:00 PM DAZN – Eurosport 1 – DMAX
Virtus Segafredo Bologna – EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 8:45 PM DAZN – Eurosport 1 – DMAX
Thursday February 13 2025
Dolomiti Energia Trentino – UNAHOTELS Reggio Emilia 6:00 PM DAZN – Eurosport 1 – DMAX
Trapani Shark vs. Trieste Basketball at 8:45 p.m. DAZN – Eurosport 1 – DMAX
SEMIFINALS
Saturday February 15 2025
Winner Brescia – Tortona / Winner Bologna – Milan 6:00 PM DAZN – Eurosport 2 – DMAX
Winner Trento – Reggio Emilia / Winner Trapani – Trieste 8:45 PM DAZN – Eurosport 2 – DMAX
FINAL
Sunday February 16 2025 17.15pm DAZN – Eurosport 1 – DMAX – NOVE
THE FRECCIAROSSA FINAL FOUR 2025 PROGRAMME
SEMIFINALS
Friday February 14
Umana Reyer Venezia – Autosped BCC Derthona 18:00 PM DAZN – Discovery+
Famila Wuber Schio – La Molisana Magnolia Campobasso 20:30 pm DAZN – Discovery+
FINAL
Sunday February 16 12pm DAZN – Discovery+ – Eurosport 30
NB: The Frecciarossa Final Four 2025 matches will also be visible to those who are not subscribed to the DAZN and Discovery+ platforms
