Victor Wembanyama vs. Nikola Jokic... in the middle of the day? Yes, please!
Fans craving high-level hoops can get their fix on Friday with the pre-Olympic matchup between France and Serbia. As both teams gear up for the 2024 Paris Olympics, this game promises to feature global superstars and high-level offensive execution.
The world will be locked into the individual battle between two titans of the game: Jokic of Serbia and Wembanyama of France. Although it's just a friendly, the clash between these two NBA stars is set to be a focal point of the game, as fans eagerly await to witness their skills on full display.
In the 2024 Paris Olympics, France and Serbia find themselves placed in two compelling groups. France is set to compete in Group B alongside teams such as the defending FIBA Basketball World Cup champions Germany and Brazil — who qualified on the road in Latvia at the last chance tournament, making their journey to Olympic gold a challenging one from the very start.
Meanwhile, Serbia will be tackling the competition in Group C, where they will encounter tough adversaries and Gold medal favorites Team USA. Both teams are preparing to use this pre-Olympic game as a platform to fine-tune their strategies and gain momentum as they head into the 12-team Olympic tournament.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the star-studded battle between Jokic's Serbia and Wembanyama's France squad, including start time, TV channel and live stream options.
WATCH: Jokic vs. Wembanyama, live on Courtside 1891
Where to watch France vs. Serbia pre-Olympic basketball game
- Date: Friday, July 12
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- Live stream: Courtside 1891 on DAZN | NBA App
International hoops fans can enjoy France vs. Serbia on Courtside 1891, the official streaming platform for FIBA, on DAZN. The NBA App, NBA.com and @NBA YouTube will stream France vs. Serbia in the U.S.
Blackout restrictions may apply. Check here to see if France vs. Serbia is available in your country.
Select pre-Olympic games will be made available on Courtside 1891 including Canada vs. France on July 19 and Puerto Rico vs. Australia on the same day.
How much does Courtside 1891 cost?
Courtside 1891 offers two subscriptions:
- Courtside 1891 Plus: A free subscription that provides access to highlights and curated feeds. Users must create a free account before utilizing the free subscription.
- Courtside 1891 Max: A paid subscription that provides access to live game streams as well as complete game replays. The subscription cost is $29.99.
How can I watch Courtside 1891?
Courtside 1891 can be found on DAZN, a global distributor of Courtside 1891. Thanks to the partnership, fans can watch Courtside 1891 as a standalone offering on DAZN.
Fans can also stream Courtside 1891 through the app, which is available in the app store for both Apple and Android users.
Supported devices and browser types are listed below:
- Chrome: Android mobile, Windows
- Safari: iOS mobile, Mac, tablet
- Firefox: Windows, Mac
- Edge: Windows
- Samsung Internet: Android mobile
- Android Webview: Android mobile
Serbia Olympic Basketball roster
Serbia hasn't yet made their 12-man roster final. They currently have 16 players listed with multiple NBA players including Jokic, Vasilije Micic, Nikola Jovic and Bogdan Bogdanovic.
| Player | Team |
| Vasilije Micic | Charlotte Hornets (NBA) |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | Free agent |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | Atlanta Hawks (NBA) |
| Nikola Jovic | Miami Heat (NBA) |
| Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets (NBA) |
| Vladimir Lucic | FC Bayern Munich (Germany) |
| Marko Guduric | Fenerbahce Istanbul (Turkiye) |
| Vanja Marinkovic | Partizan Belgrade (Serbia) |
| Ognjen Dobric | Virtus Bologna (Italy) |
| Filip Petrusev | Olympiacos Piraeus (Greece) |
| Nikola Milutinov | Olympiacos Piraeus (Greece) |
| Dusan Ristic | Lenovo Tenerife (Spain) |
| Aleksa Avramovic | Partizan Belgrade (Serbia) |
| Ognjen Jaramaz | Partizan Belgrade (Serbia) |
| Dejan Davidovac | Crvena Zvezda Belgrade (Serbia) |
| Uros Plavsic | Crvena Zvezda Belgrade (Serbia) |
France Olympic Basketball roster
France's 12-man roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics includes NBA players Wembanyama, Nicolas Batum and Rudy Gobert.
It also has a mix of former NBA players like Nando de Colo, Guerschon Yabusele and Frank Ntilikina who have all since left the league and are now playing in Europe.
| Player | Team |
| Andrew Albicy | Dreamland Gran Canaria (Spain) |
| Nicolas Batum | Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) |
| Isaia Cordinier | Virtus Segafredo Bologna (Italy) |
| Bilal Coulibaly | Washington Wizards (NBA) |
| Nando de Colo | LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (France) |
| Evan Fournier | Free agent |
| Rudy Gobert | Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) |
| Mathias Lessort | Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (Greece) |
| Frank Ntilikina | Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (Serbia) |
| Matthew Strazel | AS Monaco (France) |
| Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs (NBA) |
| Guerschon Yabusele | Real Madrid (Spain) |