FIBA World Cup USA Basketball warmup schedule: Dates, times & how to watch pre-tournament games

Gilbert McGregor

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After a seventh-place finish in 2019, the United States Men's National Basketball Team is looking to get back on top at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which begins on Friday, Aug. 25.

Before heading to the Philippines for the World Cup's Group Phase, Team USA will head to Las Vegas for training camp and the first of its five exhibition games in preparation for the tournament.

Team USA's exhibition schedule includes games in Vegas, Spain and the United Arab Emirates, with potential meetings against Luka Doncic and Dennis Schröder.

Here is everything you need to know about Team USA's schedule as it prepares for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

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FIBA World Cup USA Basketball warmup schedule

After opening training camp in Las Vegas on Thursday, Aug. 3, Team USA faced Puerto Rico's national team at T-Mobile Arena. From there, the team will begin its trek to the Philippines, playing twice in Spain before traveling to UAE for two more exhibitions.

Team USA first takes the floor at the World Cup on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Date Opponent/Result Time (ET) Location TV channel
Aug. 7 USA 117, Puerto Rico 74 10 p.m. Las Vegas FS1
Aug. 12 Slovenia 3:30 p.m. Malaga, Spain FS1
Aug. 13 Spain 3:30 p.m. Malaga, Spain Fox
Aug. 18 Greece 12 p.m. Abu Dhabi, UAE FS1
Aug. 20 Germany 12 p.m. Abu Dhabi, UAE Fox

How to watch USA Basketball FIBA World Cup warmup games

  • Dates: Aug. 7-Aug. 20
  • TV channels: Fox, FS1
  • Live stream: Sling TV

In the United States, all five of Team USA's World Cup warmup games will air on either FS1 or Fox. Viewers in the United States can also stream games that air on FS1 with a subscription to Sling TV. Fox is available on Sling TV in a select number of designated markets.

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USA roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

Here are the players who will represent the United States Men's National Team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The team will be led by Warriors head coach Steve Kerr.

No. Position Player Team
8 F Paolo Banchero Magic
5 F Mikal Bridges Nets
11 G Jalen Brunson Knicks
10 G Anthony Edwards Timberwolves
4 G Tyrese Haliburton Pacers
12 G Josh Hart Knicks
7 F Brandon Ingram Pelicans
13 F Jaren Jackson Jr. Grizzlies
6 F Cam Johnson Nets
14 C Walker Kessler Jazz
9 F Bobby Portis Bucks
15 G Austin Reaves Lakers

When is the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup?

  • Dates: Aug. 25-Sept. 10
  • Locations: Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines

The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup begins with the Group Phase on Aug. 25, 2023. The Final Phase, or elimination round, begins on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, with the championship game set for Sunday, Sept. 10 at 8:40 a.m. ET.

USA Group, schedule at 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

The United States Men's National Team will participate in Group C and will play each game of the Group Phase at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. Group C consists of the United States, Jordan and Greece.

Date Opponent Time (ET)
Saturday, Aug. 26 New Zealand 8:40 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 28 Greece 8:40 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 30 Jordan 4:40 a.m.

The top two finishers from Group C will advance to the Second Round, where they will be joined by the top two finishers from Group D (Egypt, Mexico, Montenegro and Lithuania).

Gilbert McGregor

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Gilbert McGregor first joined The Sporting News in 2018 as a content producer for Global editions of NBA.com. Before covering the game, McGregor played basketball collegiately at Wake Forest, graduating with a Communication degree in 2016. McGregor began covering the NBA during the 2017-18 season and has been on hand for a number of league events.