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After two demanding EuroLeague games in Istanbul, FC Bayern Basketball arrived in Hamburg on Saturday for their first make-or-break match of the season. The Cup Round of 16 clash against Veolia Towers is a critical knockout fixture that could pave the way for the five-time Cup winners to claim their sixth title.
Crucial Away Game for Bayern
This match marks the last of three away games in five days for Anton Gavel’s squad, and it carries the most significant weight. In a cup competition, there’s no room for error. Bayern is also set to host the Final Four of the first trophy of the season on February 20/21 at the SAP Garden, and they are determined to secure their participation.
Towers’ Mixed Start in the BBL
The draw has set up an away fixture against Veolia Towers, traditionally a challenging opponent for Munich, with a historical record of 1:5. However, this time the game will be held at the Inselpark Arena, not the larger hall at Volkspark. The Towers secured their only easyCredit BBL season victory there (94:90 against Chemnitz) on the second matchday, followed by four losses, including a 78:89 defeat in Frankfurt last week.
Unlike Bayern, the hosts are not involved in international competitions this season, allowing them a full week to prepare for this crucial encounter. Former national player Dennis Ogbe has shown the most consistency at the start of his third season in Hamburg, averaging 13.4 points per game. New additions such as young Frenchman Mathys Kangudia (22/11.6 PPG), forward David Muenkat (12.0) from Würzburg, and point guard Zakai Zeigler (from Nanterre/11.2) are also contributing offensively. For Bayern, controlling the Towers’ pace and three-point shooting will be key.
Match Details and Broadcast Information
The game kicks off at 6 PM local time and will be broadcast live on Dyn. Looking ahead, Bayern will host a strong Dubai Basketball squad in the EuroLeague next Thursday at the SAP Garden (8 PM).
How to Follow #HAMFCB Live
Fans can stay updated through various channels:
- Dyn Live Broadcast: The Cup Round of 16 match between FCBB and Hamburg will be broadcast live on Dyn starting at 5:45 PM on Sunday. Dyn covers all easyCredit BBL, BBL Cup, Basketball Champions League, Europe Cup, and NCAA games.
- FCBB App Game Center: The FCBB App offers a live game blog, a statistics center, and the MY PLAYER function to follow your favorite player in real-time. Post-game reports and highlights will also be available.
- Social Media: Follow @fcbayernbasketball on social media for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, real-time video highlights on X, and all essential post-game information.
Upcoming FCBB Games:
- SUN, October 18, 6 PM: Cup Round of 16, Veolia Towers Hamburg – FCBB (Dyn)
- THU, October 22, 8 PM: 7th EL Matchday, FCBB – Dubai Basketball (SAP Garden)
- SUN, October 25, 4:30 PM: 5th easyCredit BBL Matchday, FCBB – Veolia Towers Hamburg (BMW Park)
- TUE, October 27, 8 PM: 8th EL Matchday, FCBB – FC Barcelona (SAP Garden)
- THU, October 29, 8 PM: 9th EL Matchday, Crvena Zvezda Belgrade – FCBB
Source: https://fcbayern.com/basketball/de/news/2026-27/10/hamburg-towers—fc-bayern-basketball
