New Zealand tips off its run to the Cup with its first game at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying against Chinese Taipei.
The Tall Blacks are aiming to make their third FIBA Asia Cup in as many tries after teams from FIBA Oceania joined FIBA Asia at the event beginning in 2017. In two tournaments, New Zealand has made the bronze medal game twice, capturing third place in 2022.
Of its two games in the opening window of scheduling, the Tall Blacks will first travel to Chinese Taipei before hosting Hong Kong a couple days later.
Here is all the information that you need to know about New Zealand vs. Chinese Taipei, including the schedule, live stream information and TV channel for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying matchup.
How to watch New Zealand vs. Chinese Taipei at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying
- Date: Thursday, February 22
- Time: 12 a.m. NZDT; 7 p.m. local time
- TV channel: Kayo (Australia)
- Live stream: Courtside 1891 on DAZN
New Zealand begins its campaign at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying on Thursday, February 22 against Chinese Taipei. The game is slated to begin at 7 p.m. local time at Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium in Taipei City.
Fans in Australia can watch the Tall Blacks live on Kayo.
Viewers hoping to stream the action in Australia or New Zealand can do so on Courtside 1891, which is the official streaming service of FIBA. Courtside 1891 is also available through DAZN.
New Zealand’s roster for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
| Number | Player | Age | Height/Weight | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Alexander McNaught | 21 | 6-2, 90 kgs. | G | New Zealand Breakers |
| 5 | Taylor Britt | 27 | 6-2, 77 kgs. | G | Canterbury Rams |
| 7 | Walter Brown | 20 | 6-3, | G | Tasmania JackJumpers |
| 8 | Max Darling | 23 | 6-5, 118 kgs. | F | Canterbury Rams |
| 11 | Tobias Cameron | 25 | 6-5, 95 kgs. | F | Taranaki Mountain Airs |
| 12 | Ethan Rusbatch | 31 | 6-5, | G | Bay Hawks |
| 13 | Dion Prewster | 34 | 6-5, 96 kgs. | G | Sandringham Sabres |
| 15 | Thomas Vodanovich | 29 | 6-7, 104 kgs. | F | Tasmania JackJumpers |
| 20 | Jordan Ngatai | 30 | 6-5, 100 kgs. | F | Tampereen Pyrinto |
| 24 | Tyrell Harrison | 24 | 7-0, 115 kgs. | C | Brisbane Bullets |
| 33 | Samuel Timmins | 26 | 6-11, 119 kgs. | C | Sydney Kings |
| 42 | Dan Fotu | 23 | 6-7, 100 kgs. | F | New Zealand Breakers |
When are the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers?
- Dates:
- Window 1: Feb. 22 to Feb. 26
- Window 2: Nov. 21 to Nov. 25
- Window 3: Feb. 20 to Feb. 24
- Locations:
- Australia, Korea, Japan, Guam, Chinese Taipei, New Zealand, China, Mongolia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Philippines, Iran, Qatar, Kazakhstan, India, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Lebanon, Bahrain, UAE, Jordan, Palestine
The FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers is divided into three two-game windows, with the first scheduling window slated to begin on Thursday, Feb. 22.
Teams representing 24 nations are divided into six groups; each team will play a total of six games, competing against each group foe twice.
The top two teams in each group will advance, while the six third-place finishers will compete among one another in a final round of qualifying to determine the final four spots.
New Zealand schedule at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
| Date | Opponent | Time (NZST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 22 | at Chinese Taipei | 12:00 a.m. | TBD |
| Feb. 25 | vs Hong Kong | 16:30 p.m. | TBD |
| Nov. 21 | at Philippines | TBA | TBD |
| Nov. 25 | vs Chinese Taipei | TBA | TBD |
| Feb. 20 | vs Hong Kong | TBA | TBD |
| Feb. 23 | vs Philippines | TBA | TBD |
