A lively scene from FIBA EuroBasket 2025 featuring multiple teams and enthusiastic fans.
Riga, Latvia, July 30, 2025
The upcoming EuroBasket tournament will host 24 national basketball teams, including current and former NBA stars. Scheduled from late August to mid-September, the games will be held in Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, and Poland, with the championship final occurring in Arena Riga, Latvia. Teams like Serbia, led by Nikola Jokić, are expected to contend strongly for the title. The tournament promises to showcase a blend of seasoned players and rising talents in European basketball.
Riga, Latvia – The prestigious FIBA EuroBasket 2025 is set to showcase the talents of 24 national teams, including a host of current and former NBA stars, from August 27 to September 14, 2025. The tournament will take place across four countries: Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, and Poland, with the final phase and championship game scheduled to occur at the Arena Riga in Latvia.
Serbia, aiming to reclaim the EuroBasket title they last won in 2001, is expected to be a significant contender in the competition. The team, led by three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić, has a preliminary roster that includes both active NBA players and former NBA talent.
Active NBA players on Serbia’s roster comprise:
Additionally, notable former NBA players such as Marko Gudurić, Vasilije Micić, and Filip Petrušev are also part of the Serbian lineup, with Micić recently earning the title of the highest-paid player in EuroLeague history.
Serbia has organized preparatory activities leading up to the tournament, which include participation in two tune-up tournaments in Cyprus and Munich on August 9-10 and August 15-16, respectively. They also plan to play a friendly match against Slovenia on August 21. Serbia will compete in Group A alongside Estonia, Latvia, Turkey, Czechia, and Portugal. If successful, the team will advance to the round of 16, where they are set to face one of the teams from Group B, which features Germany, Finland, Great Britain, Lithuania, Sweden, and Montenegro.
Each participating nation in EuroBasket 2025 is expected to feature a mix of well-known NBA players and emerging talents. Other notable players include:
Additionally, Bosnia and Herzegovina will play with active NBA players such as Jusuf Nurkić (Jazz) and Luka Garza (Celtics), highlighting the depth of emerging talent in European basketball.
EuroBasket 2025 aims not only to provide thrilling matches but also to display the richness of European basketball, showcasing both established and rising players on the international stage.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Dates | August 27 – September 14, 2025 |
| Host Countries | Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, Poland |
| Location of Final | Arena Riga, Latvia |
| Participating Teams | 24 nations |
| Key Contender | Serbia, led by Nikola Jokić |
| Group A Teams | Serbia, Estonia, Latvia, Turkey, Czechia, Portugal |
| Notable Players | Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić, Kristaps Porziņģis, etc. |
EuroBasket 2025 will take place from August 27 to September 14, 2025.
The tournament will be hosted in Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, and Poland.
Serbia, led by Nikola Jokić, and Slovenia, featuring Luka Dončić, are expected to be major contenders.
A total of 24 nations will participate in EuroBasket 2025.
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