Countdown to Baskonia-Beşiktaş: Tip-Off Time, TV Details and EuroLeague Form
Beşiktaş return to the EuroLeague stage after a 13-season absence and now face a challenging trip to Spain. Their Week 4 meeting with Baskonia is an important early-season test, with the Istanbul side seeking a second victory in the competition.
The game will be played on Friday, October 9, at the Buesa Arena in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Turkish time. Viewers in Türkiye can watch the match live on S Sport 2 and S Sport Plus.
It will be Beşiktaş’s second EuroLeague away fixture of the season. The team has already secured its first win on the road, beating Maccabi Tel Aviv 109-93. That result followed a narrow 96-94 defeat to Valencia Basket in Istanbul in the opening round. Beşiktaş then lost 95-82 to Barcelona in its third game.
The Black-and-Whites enter the fourth round with one win and two losses. They are listed ninth ahead of the Baskonia fixture, while Baskonia have also recorded one victory and two defeats. The sides therefore arrive with similar records, making the encounter an opportunity for either team to improve its position.
Beşiktaş’s EuroLeague start
Beşiktaş began its return to Europe’s top club competition with a close contest against Valencia. Despite scoring 94 points, the Turkish side fell short by two in a game that went down to the final stages. Its response came in Tel Aviv, where a 109-point performance earned a convincing win over Maccabi.
Barcelona proved a difficult opponent in the following round, handing Beşiktaş an 82-95 loss. The results so far show both the team’s scoring potential and the challenge of maintaining that level against experienced EuroLeague opposition. A strong performance in Spain would help the visitors build momentum after the Barcelona defeat.
EuroLeague standings before the game
The early table is led by four teams with perfect records: Panathinaikos, Fenerbahçe Tarfin, Valencia Basket and Partizan have each won all three of their matches. Olympiacos, Barcelona, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Dubai Basketball have two wins and one loss apiece.
ASVEL have played four games, winning two and losing two. Beşiktaş and Baskonia are both recorded at 1-2 ahead of their meeting. With the season still at an early stage, the standings remain tightly packed, and a single result can quickly alter a team’s position.
What the match means for both teams
For Beşiktaş, the immediate target is to add another win and avoid letting the Barcelona result disrupt its progress. An away victory would be particularly valuable, as the team continues adjusting to the demands of a EuroLeague campaign after its long break from the competition.
Baskonia, meanwhile, will have the advantage of playing at home in Vitoria-Gasteiz. The Spanish side will be looking to use familiar surroundings to improve on its own 1-2 start. The teams’ comparable records make this a significant early meeting for both clubs, even though much of the season remains ahead.
The Buesa Arena setting also makes the fixture a demanding test for the visitors. Beşiktaş will need to manage the pace of the game, limit mistakes and make the most of its scoring opportunities. A composed start could be important on the road, particularly against an opponent seeking a response in front of its home crowd.
The schedule and broadcast information are clear: Baskonia and Beşiktaş meet on October 9 at 9:30 p.m. Turkish time, with live coverage available on S Sport 2 and S Sport Plus. For Beşiktaş, the match offers a chance to claim a second EuroLeague win and strengthen its position as its European campaign continues.