Team USA Goes for the Gold: Here’s How to Watch & Stream Men’s & Women’s Basketball Games
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For basketball fans, the 2024 Paris Olympics are in full swing. On Thursday (Aug. 8), Team USA pulled off an impressive victory against Serbia, coming back from a 17-point deficit to win 102-98. Stephen Curry, making his Olympic debut, stepped up with 36 points, ultimately sealing the win as the game grew intense toward the end. LeBron James helped in the win by adding 16 points to the score. Looking ahead, Team USA will face off against France for the gold on Saturday (Aug. 10).
On the women’s side, the games run from July 28 to Aug. 11, culminating in the highly anticipated gold medal game at the renowned Bercy Arena in Paris. The USA women’s basketball team features a strong lineup of WNBA stars — including Diana Taurasi, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and A’ja Wilson, just to name a few — who won their first game, beating Japan 102-76.
With these powerhouse teams, both the men and women are set to deliver unforgettable moments. Basketball fans can look forward to watching some of their favorite athletes on NBC and Peacock during the Games.
Keep reading for details on how to watch the 2024 men’s and women’s basketball games at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
How to Watch U.S. Olympics Men’s & Women’s Basketball Games
The Summer Olympics 2024 are airing live on NBC and Peacock. Basketball fans can also stream the games on Peacock, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and FuboTV.
Peacock subscriptions start at $7.99 for Peacock Premium and $13.99 for the commercial-free Peacock Premium Plus. Peacock also offers a student discount, which drops the price down to just $1.99/month.
Looking for another alternative streaming platform? You might want to consider adding Hulu + Live TV. It’ll give you access to the entire Hulu library, in addition to more than 95 live TV channels — including NBC — for just $77/month.
2024 Paris Olympics Men’s Basketball Schedule
Don’t worry if you’ve missed a game: You can always stream it on any of the platforms mentioned above. Stay caught up on all the action and mark your calendars for the upcoming games. For the complete schedule of men’s and women’s basketball, click here.
Aug. 10
- Men’s Bronze Medal Final – 5 a.m. ET (Peacock, USA, encore on USA at 1 p.m.)
- Men’s Gold Medal Final – 3:30 p.m. ET (Peacock, NBC, Telemundo, encore on USA at 12 a.m.)
2024 Olympics Women’s Basketball Schedule
To stay updated with the women’s basketball events at the Summer Olympics 2024, be sure to check out the schedule below.
Aug. 9
- Women’s Semifinal – 11:15 a.m. ET (Peacock, NBC, encore on USA at 6 p.m. ET)
- Women’s Semifinal – 3 p.m. ET (Peacock, NBC Universo, encore on USA at 8 p.m. ET)
Aug. 11
- Women’s Bronze Final – 5:30 a.m. ET (Peacock, USA)
- Women’s Gold Final – 9:30 a.m. ET (Peacock, NBC, encore on USA at 3:30 p.m. ET)
Lilian Gonzalez
Billboard