Men’s National Team: Historic Oviedo Match

#LaFamilia Heads to oviedo for Crucial Qatar 2027 World cup Qualifiers

Spain’s men’s national basketball team, affectionately known as #LaFamilia, is set to make history by playing in oviedo for the first time ever. The team will face Ukraine in a pivotal match on Monday, March 2, 2026, as part of the qualifying phase for the Qatar 2027 World Cup. The game will be held at the newly renovated palacio de los Deportes, a venue that promises an electric atmosphere for this high-stakes encounter.

Tickets for this significant event are already on sale, giving fans an early prospect to secure their spot. This match marks a key moment in the qualification journey, and the Spanish basketball Federation (FEB) is anticipating a passionate reception from the Asturian capital.

Elisa Aguilar, President of the FEB, expressed her excitement about the upcoming game. We no that Oviedo is going to devote itself next March to the National Team, Aguilar stated, highlighting the federation’s confidence in the city’s support.She further emphasized the desire to bring #LaFamilia closer to fans across Spain, saying, In this new and exciting stage that we have just started in the Absolute Men’s National Team with Chus Mateo at the helm, we want all the fans of Spain to be able to feel #LaFamilia very closely. Aguilar added that Oviedo, with it’s growing basketball support, is the perfect backdrop for this endeavor.

The choice of Oviedo is especially fitting as the city is celebrating its designation as the European City of Sports in 2026. Mayor Alfredo Canteli Fernández conveyed his pride in hosting such a major international sporting event. We are proud that, in a year in which Oviedo is a European City of Sports, we can host an event of this magnitude, Fernández remarked. He assured that the city is working diligently to ensure the Palacio de los Deportes is in top condition for the game, promising a memorable experiance for both players and fans. Oviedo has always demonstrated its passion for sport and I am sure that the city will respond by filling the stands and showing the warmth that characterizes our fans, he added.

This upcoming clash against Ukraine is part of a crucial double-header. #LaFamilia will first play Ukraine away on Friday, February 27, before returning home for the Oviedo showdown. This marks the team’s return to Asturias after a decade,with their last game in the region being held in Gijón.

The Oviedo match follows Spain’s opening home qualifier against Georgia in Tenerife this Sunday. The team’s overall qualification campaign begins with an away game in Denmark within the next 48 hours, serving as Chus Mateo’s debut as the National Coach. The February-March window is shaping up to be a defining period for #LaFamilia as they aim to secure their spot in the Qatar 2027 World Cup.