Serbia’s basketball fans have plenty to cheer about this summer. After cruising through preseason with a spotless 7-0 record in exhibition friendlies, the Serbian men’s national team entered EuroBasket 2025 riding a wave of confidence.
That momentum hasn’t slowed down as they’ve strung together three straight victories in the group stage and have even secured an early ticket to the Round of 16. As they prepare for their clash with the Czech Republic, here’s everything you need to know about how to tune in.
When and Where to Watch the Serbia vs. Czech Republic Game?
Serbia will face the Czech Republic on Monday, September 1. The two sides are already familiar with each other, having squared off in a preseason friendly on August 15, in which Serbia dominated with a 113-84 victory.
This time, the stakes are higher, as they meet at Arena Riga in Riga, Latvia, and the tip-off for the game is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. ET.
Tomorrow, Sep 01, 2025. FIBA EuroBasket 2025.
🇷🇸 Serbia vs Czech Republic 🇨🇿 pic.twitter.com/YSTOuGv9xn— Serbia’s Ambassador to the World (@KarlOdburic) September 1, 2025
Fans around the globe won’t have to miss a moment of the action, as there are options to watch the game. The best way to stream Serbia vs. the Czech Republic is through Courtside 1891, FIBA’s official digital platform. It offers live coverage of every EuroBasket 2025 game, along with exclusive access to highlight reels.
The FIBA YouTube channel is also an option for those who prefer free content. While it doesn’t stream every single game live, it does provide select broadcasts and regularly uploads highlights.
Even if Serbia’s matchup isn’t available in full, fans can count on seeing game recaps, clutch plays, and Jokić’s standout moments shortly after the final buzzer.
The Roster Spotlights of the Serbian Basketball Team
Serbia is currently sitting comfortably in second place in Group A with six points. However, their campaign hasn’t been without adversity.
During their second game of the season, against Portugal, Bogdan Bogdanović suffered a hamstring injury on a fast-break drive late in the first half, forcing him out of the contest. In a disappointing update, the Serbian Basketball Federation later confirmed that he would miss the remainder of the tournament.
“Bogdanovic has been diagnosed with a hamstring muscle tear, which will keep him out of the rest of the championship. In agreement with Bogdan and his club, the Los Angeles Clippers, the captain will spend the next period going through intensive therapies in the United States to recover as fast as possible,” read a part of the statement as per FIBA.
“Good luck, guys 🫡
See you in the Final 💪”Bogan Bogdanovic’s post after being ruled out of the rest of EuroBasket 2025 due to a hamstring injury.
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 31, 2025
This loss was a huge blow, but Serbia hasn’t folded. Instead, stars like Nikola Jokić and Filip Petrušev have stepped up to fill the void.
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The August 30 matchup against Latvia showed exactly how dangerous Serbia can be even without Bogdanović. They came out strong, leading by four points after the first quarter and maintaining that edge at halftime. Latvia mounted a fierce comeback in the fourth quarter, dropping 24 points in the final stretch, but Serbia held on for an 84-80 win.
The difference-maker? It was Jokić who delivered a monster performance as he scored 39 points and 10 rebounds — a clear reminder that in Bogdanović’s absence, Serbia’s hopes rest largely on Jokić’s shoulders.
With a spot in the knockout rounds already secured, Serbia has every reason to approach this game confidently. Still, they will need to be careful, as opponent players, like Cazech Petr Krivanek, will try to give Serbia a challenging game.
