A lively scene from FIBA EuroBasket 2025 featuring multiple teams and enthusiastic fans.
Belgrade is set to host the FIBA EuroBasket 2025, taking place across four countries from August 27 to September 14, 2025. The tournament features 24 national teams, including Serbia, which has prominent NBA talents like Nikola Jokić. With the final game at Arena Riga in Latvia, the tournament aims to bring together top players and promote basketball throughout Europe.
Belgrade, Serbia – The upcoming FIBA EuroBasket 2025 tournament is set to take place from August 27 to September 14, 2025. This major European basketball competition will span four different countries, showcasing talent from across the continent, including current and former NBA players, with the final game scheduled at Arena Riga in Latvia.
The 2025 edition of EuroBasket will be hosted jointly by Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, and Poland. The tournament will feature 24 national teams, competing for the prestigious title. The final round, including the championship game, will unfold at Arena Riga in Latvia, serving as the culmination of this international basketball showcase.
All 24 nations participating will bring their best squads, many featuring notable NBA stars and rising talents. The teams are divided into groups for the initial stages, with Serbia a prominent contender, led by Nikola Jokić, the three-time NBA Most Valuable Player. Serbia last claimed the EuroBasket title in 2001 and aims to reclaim its historical title with a roster that combines NBA veterans and Europe’s top talents.
Serbia’s preliminary roster boasts a mix of current NBA players and experienced European league stars. The active NBA talent includes:
Additionally, former NBA players are also part of Serbia’s squad, such as:
Vasilije Micić also gained recent recognition as the highest-paid player in EuroLeague history. Serbia’s preparations include two tune-up tournaments scheduled in Cyprus (August 9-10) and Munich (August 15-16). The team will also play a friendly against Slovenia on August 21, aiding in their warm-up ahead of the main event.
Serbia is placed in Group A, alongside Estonia, Latvia, Turkey, Czechia, and Portugal. Should they advance from the group, they will face a team from Group B, which includes powerhouse nations such as Germany, Finland, Great Britain, Lithuania, Sweden, and Montenegro, in the round of 16.
Many national teams bring NBA-level talent to the tournament, including:
Bosnia and Herzegovina will also be represented with NBA players such as Jusuf Nurkić (Jazz) and Luka Garza (Celtics). These players highlight the high level of talent present across the continent.
FIBA EuroBasket 2025 emphasizes both the established star power and emerging talent within European basketball. It provides a platform for players to showcase their skills on a continental stage, where European leagues and NBA experience converge. The tournament’s structure and diverse host countries aim to boost local engagement and promote the sport across participating nations.
The event also promises intense competition, with many teams eyeing glory after years of development and preparation. The tournament’s format will test team depth and resilience, culminating in the final match at Arena Riga. The results and performances will shape European basketball narratives for years to come.
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