The hardwood is home to some of the most exciting events the Olympics have to offer. While the United States has historically dominated the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, the game’s global expansion has produced massive talents from other countries, making the path to gold for Americans much tougher in recent years.
- How to watch Olympic basketball for free
- 2024 Olympic Basketball Schedule
- Saturday July 27th
- Sunday, July 28
- Monday, July 29
- Tuesday, July 30th
- Wednesday, July 31st
- Thursday, August 1st
- Friday 2nd of August
- Saturday, August 3rd
- Sunday, August 4th
- Tuesday, August 6th
- Wednesday, August 7th
- Thursday, August 8th
- Friday, August 9th
- Saturday, August 10th
- Sunday, August 11
On the men’s side, the United States has assembled an impressive roster, including superstars such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. France poses a major threat to the U.S. team thanks to its imposing duo of Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama, who is fresh off an astonishing rookie season in the NBA.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece) and Nikola Jokic (Serbia) are among the NBA talents ready to play and try to lead their countries to the podium.
In the women’s category, the Americans send a group led by A’ja Wilson, Diana Taurasi and Breanna Stewart. The U.S. team hopes to take home its eighth consecutive gold medal.
France will be a strong contender on home soil, and Japan will be looking for another strong result after securing a silver medal in Tokyo. Other possible contenders for gold include Australia and Spain.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch men’s and women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics, including TV and streaming options for the games.
How to watch Olympic basketball for free
- TV channels: NBC | CNBC | AND! | USA
- Live broadcast: Fubo | Peacock
Olympic men’s 5-on-5 basketball games will air on a variety of television networks, including NBC, CNBC, E! and USA. Olympic women’s 5-on-5 basketball games will primarily air on Peacock, with select games also airing on NBC and USA.
Televised matches can also be streamed on Fubowhich is currently offering a free trial.
2024 Olympic Basketball Schedule
Saturday July 27th
| Match |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Streaming |
| Australia vs Spain (men) |
05:30 am |
CNBC, Fubo |
| Japan vs Germany (men) |
7:30 am |
Peacock |
| France vs Brazil (men) |
11:15 am |
CNBC, Fubo |
| Greece vs. Canada (men) |
3 pm |
CNBC, Fubo |
Sunday, July 28
| Match |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Streaming |
| South Sudan vs. Puerto Rico (men) |
5 am |
CNBC, Fubo |
| Spain vs China (women) |
7:30 am |
Peacock |
| Serbia vs. United States (men) |
11:15 am |
NBC, Fubo |
| Serbia vs Puerto Rico (women) |
3 pm |
Peacock |
Monday, July 29
| Match |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Streaming |
| Nigeria vs Australia (women) |
5 am |
Peacock |
| Germany vs Belgium (women) |
7:30 am |
Peacock |
| Canada vs France (women) |
11:15 am |
Peacock |
| United States vs Japan (women) |
3 pm |
USA, Fubo |
Tuesday, July 30th
| Match |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Streaming |
| Spain vs Greece (men) |
5 am |
MY!, Fubo |
| Canada vs. Australia (men) |
7:30 am |
USA, Fubo |
| Japan vs France (men) |
11:15 am |
Peacock |
| Brazil vs Germany (men) |
3 pm |
Peacock |
Wednesday, July 31st
| Match |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Streaming |
| Puerto Rico vs Spain (women) |
5 am |
Peacock |
| China vs Serbia (women) |
7:30 am |
Peacock |
| Puerto Rico vs Serbia (men) |
11:15 am |
Peacock |
| United States vs. South Sudan (men) |
3 pm |
USA, Fubo |
Thursday, August 1st
| Match |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Streaming |
| Japan vs Germany (women) |
5 am |
Peacock |
| Australia vs. Canada (women) |
7:30 am |
Peacock |
| France vs Nigeria (women) |
11:15 am |
Peacock |
| Belgium vs. United States (women) |
3 pm |
USA, Fubo |
Friday 2nd of August
| Match |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Streaming |
| Japan vs Brazil (men) |
5 am |
Peacock |
| Australia vs Greece (men) |
7:30 am |
USA, Fubo |
| Canada vs Spain (men) |
11:15 am |
Peacock |
| France vs Germany (men) |
3 pm |
MY!, Fubo |
Saturday, August 3rd
| Match |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Streaming |
| China vs. Puerto Rico (women) |
5 am |
Peacock |
| Serbia vs Spain (women) |
7:30 am |
Peacock |
| Puerto Rico vs. United States (men) |
11:15 am |
NBC, Fubo |
| Serbia vs. South Sudan (men) |
3 pm |
CNBC, Fubo |
Sunday, August 4th
| Match |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Streaming |
| Japan vs Belgium (women) |
5 am |
Peacock |
| Canada vs. Nigeria (women) |
7:30 am |
Peacock |
| Germany vs. United States (women) |
11:15 am |
USA, Fubo |
| Australia vs France (women) |
3 pm |
Peacock |
Tuesday, August 6th
| Match |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Streaming |
| Men’s Quarterfinals 1 |
5 am |
Peacock |
| Men’s Quarterfinals 2 |
08:30 am |
MY!, Fubo |
| Men’s Quarterfinals 3 |
12 pm |
Peacock |
| Men’s Quarterfinals 4 |
3:30 pm |
USA, Fubo |
Wednesday, August 7th
| Match |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Streaming |
| Women’s Quarterfinals 1 |
5 am |
Peacock |
| Women’s Quarterfinals 2 |
08:30 am |
Peacock |
| Women’s Quarterfinals 3 |
12 pm |
Peacock |
| Women’s Quarterfinals 4 |
3:30 pm |
USA, Fubo |
Thursday, August 8th
| Match |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Streaming |
| Men’s Semi-Final 1 |
11:30 am |
USA, Fubo |
| Men’s Semi-Final 2 |
3 pm |
Peacock |
Friday, August 9th
| Match |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Streaming |
| Women’s Semifinal 1 |
11:30 am |
NBC, Fubo |
| Women’s Semi-Final 2 |
3 pm |
Peacock |
Saturday, August 10th
| Match |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Streaming |
| Men’s bronze final |
5 am |
USA, Fubo |
| Men’s gold final |
3:30 pm |
NBC, Fubo |
Sunday, August 11
| Match |
Time (ET) |
TV Channel/Live Streaming |
| Women’s bronze final |
5 am |
USA, Fubo |
| Women’s gold final |
09:30 am |
NBC, Fubo |
