Lisbon is buzzing! The International City of Lisbon Tournament is just around the corner. This exciting event promises a fantastic weekend of basketball action.
The Lisbon Basketball Association, teaming up with the City Council, brings this competition to life. It runs from Friday, September 12, through Sunday, September 14. Fans will see a mix of local giants and international flair. Portugal’s own Benfica and Sporting will hit the court. They face tough challenges from UMF Álftanes of Iceland and the Surrey 89ers from England. This mix of teams offers a great test of skills for everyone.
The basketball action kicks off on Friday, September 12. The Lisbon Basketball Association released the full schedule, though it could still see some small changes. Benfica will be the first Portuguese team to play. They take on Iceland’s UMF Álftanes at 7:30 PM. Two hours and 15 minutes later, at 9:45 PM, Sporting takes the court. They will then battle England’s Surrey 89ers. It promises exciting matchups right from the start.
Saturday is set aside for fun activities, a chance for teams and fans to unwind. But Sunday brings the crunch time, the hunt for trophies. The game for third and fourth place tips off at 11:00 AM. Just an hour later, those teams will receive their awards. Then comes the big one. The championship final is scheduled for 2:00 PM. Every team dreams of lifting that trophy.
The entire tournament concludes with a special closing ceremony. Awards for the top two finalists will be handed out around 4:15 PM. Get ready for a thrilling weekend of international basketball in Lisbon!