Saudi Arabia will the host for second time after staging the 1997 edition.

Australia enter the tournament as defending champions after beating Lebanon in the 2022 final.

[2] On 7 December 2023, Saudi Arabia was selected to host the upcoming Asia Cup in 2025, with games to be played in Jeddah.

Below is the list of qualified teams to the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.

Saudi Arabia qualified by virtue of being confirmed as host on 7 December 2023, although they have entered the qualification process prior to the confirmation of their hosting.