On Sep, 05.2010 FIBA Europe announced that the Executive Committee approved the proposal made by the Lithuanian Basketball Federation to play the EuroBasket 2011 Final Round with 24, instead of 16 teams.
Regulation before the FIBA Europe announcement.
Winners of the Groups and best 2 2nds qualify for the final tournament Men 2011.
Next 6 teams in overall ranking play in 2 Groups for 1 place in the final tournament.
Last 4 teams in overall ranking play in 1 Group for 2 relegation places for Division B.
Regulation after the FIBA Europe announcement.
All teams qualify exept the last 3 teams from overall ranking, who have to play additional play-off for 2 places.