The 2009 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship was the 26th edition of the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship. The competition was held in Metz and nearby Hagondange, France, from July 23 to August 2 and featured 16 teams. Serbia won the title after beating France in the final.
Metz Les Arènes (cap. : 4500)
Metz Palais des sports Saint Symphorien (cap. : 1800)
Hagondange Salle Paul Lamm (cap. :1500)
In this round, the sixteen teams were allocated in four groups of four teams each. The top three qualified for the qualifying round. The last team of each group played for the 13thâÂÂ16th place in the classification games.
The twelve teams remaining were allocated in two groups of six teams each. The four top teams advanced to the quarterfinals. The last two teams of each group played for the 9thâÂÂ12th place.