The hardwood is home to some of the most exciting events the Olympics has to offer. While the United States has historically dominated in the men's and women's basketball tournaments, the global expansion of the game has produced massive talents in other countries, making a path to gold for the Americans much more difficult in recent years.
On the men's side, the U.S. has put together an impressive roster, which includes superstars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. France poses a big threat to Team USA thanks to its towering duo of Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama, who just finished a jaw-dropping rookie season in the NBA.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece) and Nikola Jokic (Serbia) are among the NBA talent ready to suit up and try to lead their countries to the podium.
On the women's side, the Americans are sending a group led by A'ja Wilson, Diana Taurasi and Breanna Stewart. Team USA is hoping to bring home an eighth straight gold medal.
France will be a strong contender on its home soil, and Japan will be seeking another strong finish after securing a silver medal in Tokyo. Other potential challengers for the gold include Australia and Spain.
Here is everything that you need to know to watch men's and women's basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including TV and streaming options for games.
How to watch Olympic basketball for free
- TV channels: NBC | CNBC | E! | USA
- Live stream: Fubo | Peacock
Olympic men's 5-on-5 basketball games will air on an array 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 airing on NBC and USA as well.
Televised games can also be streamed on Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
Olympic basketball schedule 2024
Saturday, July 27
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|
| Australia vs. Spain (men's) | 5:30 a.m. | CNBC, Fubo |
| Japan vs. Germany (men's) | 7:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| France vs. Brazil (men's) | 11:15 a.m. | CNBC, Fubo |
| Greece vs. Canada (men's) | 3 p.m. | CNBC, Fubo |
Sunday, July 28
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|
| South Sudan vs. Puerto Rico (men's) | 5 a.m. | CNBC, Fubo |
| Spain vs. China (women's) | 7:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| Serbia vs. USA (men's) | 11:15 a.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Serbia vs. Puerto Rico (women's) | 3 p.m. | Peacock |
Monday, July 29
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|
| Nigeria vs. Australia (women's) | 5 a.m. | Peacock |
| Germany vs. Belgium (women's) | 7:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| Canada vs. France (women's) | 11:15 a.m. | Peacock |
| USA vs. Japan (women's) | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
Tuesday, July 30
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|
| Spain vs. Greece (men's) | 5 a.m. | E!, Fubo |
| Canada vs. Australia (men's) | 7:30 a.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Japan vs. France (men's) | 11:15 a.m. | Peacock |
| Brazil vs. Germany (men's) | 3 p.m. | Peacock |
Wednesday, July 31
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|
| Puerto Rico vs. Spain (women's) | 5 a.m. | Peacock |
| China vs. Serbia (women's) | 7:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| Puerto Rico vs. Serbia (men's) | 11:15 a.m. | Peacock |
| USA vs. South Sudan (men's) | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
Thursday, August 1
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|
| Japan vs. Germany (women's) | 5 a.m. | Peacock |
| Australia vs. Canada (women's) | 7:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| France vs. Nigeria (women's) | 11:15 a.m. | Peacock |
| Belgium vs. USA (women's) | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
Friday, August 2
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|
| Japan vs. Brazil (men's) | 5 a.m. | Peacock |
| Australia vs. Greece (men's) | 7:30 a.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Canada vs. Spain (men's) | 11:15 a.m. | Peacock |
| France vs. Germany (men's) | 3 p.m. | E!, Fubo |
Saturday, August 3
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|
| China vs. Puerto Rico (women's) | 5 a.m. | Peacock |
| Serbia vs. Spain (women's) | 7:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| Puerto Rico vs. USA (men's) | 11:15 a.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Serbia vs. South Sudan (men's) | 3 p.m. | CNBC, Fubo |
Sunday, August 4
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|
| Japan vs. Belgium (women's) | 5 a.m. | Peacock |
| Canada vs. Nigeria (women's) | 7:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| Germany vs. USA (women's) | 11:15 a.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Australia vs. France (women's) | 3 p.m. | Peacock |
Tuesday, August 6
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|
| Men's Quarterfinal 1 | 5 a.m. | Peacock |
| Men's Quarterfinal 2 | 8:30 a.m. | E!, Fubo |
| Men's Quarterfinal 3 | 12 p.m. | Peacock |
| Men's Quarterfinal 4 | 3:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
Wednesday, August 7
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|
| Women's Quarterfinal 1 | 5 a.m. | Peacock |
| Women's Quarterfinal 2 | 8:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| Women's Quarterfinal 3 | 12 p.m. | Peacock |
| Women's Quarterfinal 4 | 3:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
Thursday, August 8
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|
| Men's Semifinal 1 | 11:30 a.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Men's Semifinal 2 | 3 p.m. | Peacock |
Friday, August 9
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|
| Women's Semifinal 1 | 11:30 a.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Women's Semifinal 2 | 3 p.m. | Peacock |
Saturday, August 10
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|
| Men's Bronze Final | 5 a.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Men's Gold Final | 3:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
Sunday, August 11
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|
| Women's Bronze Final | 5 a.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Women's Gold Final | 9:30 a.m. | NBC, Fubo |
