The Telekom Baskets Bonn officially begin their preparations for the 2025/26 season on Monday, August 5, with headcoach Marko Stankovic mapping out a demanding seven-week training schedule designed to test the squad across multiple European playing styles. According to club announcements detailed by regional media, the German basketball outfit will balance rigorous athletic assessments, a high-altitude training camp in Slovenia, and a series of high-profile test matches against domestic and international opponents.
Slovenian Training Camp and Altitude Work
Before the competitive calendar turns serious, the team will travel to Rogla, Slovenia, for a dedicated training camp running from August 9 to August 15. Situated at an altitude of 1,500 meters, the facility will serve as the primary hub for intensive team bonding, conditioning, and tactical integration. Headcoach Marko Stankovic and his staff plan to use the mountain air and isolated environment to establish core defensive principles and offensive chemistry before returning to the Telekom Dome for public and private exhibitions.
Preseason Fixtures and International Tests
The club has scheduled six test matches to evaluate roster depth and tactical readiness against varied opposition from Germany, Belgium, and France. The schedule opens behind closed doors on August 23 at 17:00 local time (UTC+2) when Bonn hosts Belgian powerhouse Spirou Basket Charleroi at the Telekom Dome. A week later, on August 30 at 18:00 local time (UTC+2), the Baskets travel to face domestic league rivals Fraport Skyliners in Frankfurt for their first public fixture of the summer.
Additional tests include a closed-door matchup against Bundesliga promoted side Vet-Concept Gladiators Trier on September 3 at 18:30 local time (UTC+2) inside the Telekom Dome, followed by an away fixture against Rasta Vechta on September 6 at 17:00 local time (UTC+2). Stankovic noted that the club intentionally selected opponents with distinct tactical approaches to test the squad’s physical and technical resilience.
Fanfest and Showcase Against Filou Ostende
The marquee event of the preseason takes place on Saturday, September 13, at the Telekom Dome, where the Baskets host reigning Belgian double champions and Champions League participants Filou Ostende at 16:00 local time (UTC+2). Prior to tip-off, the club will host its traditional season-opening fan festival outside the arena starting at 12:00 local time (UTC+2). Supporters will also have an opportunity to meet the newly formed roster the following day, September 14, at 15:00 local time (UTC+2) during the annual Pützchens Markt presentation.
Tickets for the home fixture against Ostende are available through the official club ticketing portal, while admission to the fan festival and team presentation remains free of charge.
Final Härtetest and BBL-Pokal Opener
Bonn concludes its summer preparations on September 19 at 20:00 local time (UTC+2) with an away match against French first-division side Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball. That encounter serves as the final rehearsal before the squad travels to Göttingen a week later for the opening round of the BBL-Pokal.
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