What a few days around Pentecost! The biggest and most diverse Pentecost tournament of all time is behind us - with impressive numbers:

306 teams
3,406 players
947 matches
142 referees
423 coaches
And numerous enthusiastic spectators

But even more important than any number was the special atmosphere: characterized by fairness, enthusiasm and genuine community. Whether on the court, on the sidelines or in the stands - the 2025 Pentecost tournament was a celebration of basketball.

You can find the best moments in pictures and video in our gallery .

Highlights, premieres and strong teams

Winning teams at a glance

Special praise to all participants for their top sporting performance and fair play. Here are the winning teams of the Pentecost tournament 2025:

xU8: BASS Südwest 1
xU9: BG Zehlendorf 1
xU10: Hakro Merlins Crailsheim
xU11: Weddinger Wiesel
wU12: City Basket Berlin 1
mU12: RedHawks Potsdam
wU14: TSV Hagen 1860
mU14: AGF
wU16: TSG Bruchsal WOLVES
mU16: TSG Bergedorf Stargazer weiß
wU18: TuSLi + Friends
mU18: Baskets Bonn
mU22: Brotlose Kunst
xSenioren: Buckets & Beers
wSenioren: Geführt gegen Hürth
mSenioren: Bumsbären

New age groups & mini division

For the first time, teams in the U8, U9, U10 and U11 age groups competed - a big step towards promoting mini basketball. The enthusiasm of the youngest participants was contagious and provided many emotional moments.

Basketball Aid & Heiko Schaffartzik Challenge

In partnership with Basketball Aid, the focus was on social commitment. Patron Heiko Schaffartzik presented trophies and winners' shirts at the John F. Kennedy School, signed a jersey for the winning team of the donation challenge - and made it clear how sport and solidarity belong together.

➡️ Support Basketball Aid now - through donations or membership

Finals & Livestreams

High tension in three halls - the finals offered basketball at the highest level. If you missed the games or would like to watch them again:

➡️ Watch the finals on demand now at SolidSport

Improved shuttle service

The shuttle service supported by Abidays made it easier for many teams to commute between the halls and ensured more relaxed routes. This mobility service is to be expanded further.

Mein Ball – Dein Ball e.V.

„Mein Ball – Dein Ball e.V.“ f celebrated its tournament debut: the association is committed to promoting sport in Tanzania with sustainable, upcycled products. A project that touched many on site.

➡️ Find out more about “My ball - your ball”

Interested in the tournament shirt?

The official shirts can still be ordered online - as a souvenir, gift or simply to wear in everyday life:

➡️ Click here to go to the official tournament store (page will be updated soon)

Outlook for 2026

Planning for next year is already underway. Registration for the 40th Pentecost Tournament in 2026 will start soon. If you would like to take part again or participate for the first time, you should register early - it's going to be big again