How to watch the USA vs. Zambia Olympic women's soccer game today: Livestream options, USWNT info, more
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games start on July 26, 2024, but Olympic soccer is already underway. The American women's first game of the Olympics promises to be an epic battle to the finish. Keep reading to find out how and when watch the USA vs. Zambia women's soccer game today.
When are the women's soccer events at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games?
Women's soccer events at the 2024 Summer Olympics begin on Thursday, July 25, 2024 and conclude on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
How to watch the Paris 2024 Olympics, including today's USWNT soccer match
The USA vs. Zambia women's soccer game will be played on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. PT). The game will broadcast on USA Network and stream on Peacock and the platforms featured below.
Once the Olympics are in full swing, NBC and Telemundo will broadcast at least nine hours of coverage from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET each day. Some events will air on the USA Network, Golf Channel, CNBC and E!.
Peacock will livestream every event of the Paris 2024 Olympics, including the opening and closing ceremonies and every Olympic basketball game.
How to watch the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games without cable
While many cable packages include USA Network and the other channels broadcasting the 2024 Summer Olympics, it's easy to watch the 2024 Summer Olympics if those channels aren't included in your cable TV subscription, or if you don't have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require an internet provider.)
Watch every event of the Paris 2024 Olympics on Peacock
In addition to major sporting events like the 2024 Paris Olympics, Peacock offers its subscribers live-streaming access to NFL games that air on NBC and sports airing on USA Network. The streaming service has plenty more live sports to offer, including Big Ten basketball, Premier League soccer and WWE wrestling (including formerly PPV-only events such as WrestleMania). There are 80,000 hours worth of recorded content to watch as well, including hit movies and TV series such as "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation."
A Peacock subscription costs $8 per month. An annual plan is available for $80 per year (best value). You can cancel anytime.
Top features of Peacock:
- Peacock's Olympic coverage will include "multi-view" options in which fans can curate their viewing journey, choosing the Olympic events they are most interested in watching.
- Peacock will air exclusive coverage of PGA Tour events, Olympic trials and Paris Olympics 2024 events.
- Peacock features plenty of current and classic NBC and Bravo TV shows, plus original programming such as the award-winning reality show "The Traitors."
Stream the 2024 Summer Olympic Games on Sling TV
If you don't have cable TV that includes NBC, one of the most cost-effective ways to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games is through a subscription to Sling TV. The streamer also offers access to Olympic qualifiers, the 2024 Paris Games, NFL football airing on NBC, Fox and ABC (where available) and NFL Network with its Orange + Blue plan. Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included, perfect for recording all the season's top NFL matchups.
That Orange + Blue plan costs $60 per month. Sports fans may want to up their coverage with the Sports Extra plan, which costs $11 per month, and includes Golf Channel among others. You can learn more by tapping the button below.
Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue plan:
- Sling TV is our top choice for streaming major sporting events like NASCAR.
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
- You get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
- All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
- You can add Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, NFL RedZone, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and more sports-oriented channels (19 in total) via Sling TV's Sports Extras add-on.
Watch the 2024 Summer Olympics airing on network TV with Fubo
You can also catch the 2024 Summer Olympics airing on network TV on Fubo. Fubo is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to network-aired sports like the Tour de France, and almost every NFL game next season. Packages include the live feed of sports and programming airing on CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network and more, so you'll be able to watch more than just the Summer Olympics- all without a cable subscription.
To watch the 2024 Summer Olympic Games without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to Olympic events, you'll have access to NFL football, Fubo offers NCAA college sports, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games. Fubo's Pro Tier is priced at $80 per month after your free seven-day trial.
Sports fans will want to consider adding on the $7.99 per month Fubo Extra package, which includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network and more channels. Or upgrade to the Fubo Elite tier and get all the Fubo Extra channels, plus the ability to stream in 4K, for an extra $10 per month.
Top features of Fubo Pro Tier:
- There are no contracts with Fubo -- you can cancel at any time.
- You can watch sporting events up to 72 hours after they air live with Fubo's lookback feature.
- The Pro tier includes over 180 channels, including NFL Network and Golf Channel.
- Fubo includes all the channels you'll need to watch college and pro sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
- All tiers come with 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
- Stream on your TV, phone, and other devices.
Watch the 2024 Summer Olympics on Hulu + Live TV
You can watch the 2024 Summer Olympics and more top-tier sports coverage, including NFL Network, with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including Golf Channel. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch the 2024 Summer Olympic Games and every NFL game on every network next season with Hulu + Live TV, plus exclusive live regular season NFL games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated show Good Morning Football) and lots more.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month.
Watch the 2024 Summer Olympic Games live with a digital HDTV antenna
You can also watch the 2024 Summer Olympic Games airing on network TV with an affordable indoor antenna, which pulls in local over-the-air HDTV channels such as CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, PBS, Univision and more. Here's the kicker: There's no monthly charge.
For anyone living in a partially blocked-off area (those near mountains or first-floor apartments), a digital TV antenna may not pick up a good signal -- or any signal at all. But for many homes, a digital TV antenna provides a seriously inexpensive way to watch sports without paying a cable company. Indoor TV antennas can also provide some much-needed TV backup if a storm knocks out your cable.
This ultra-thin, multi-directional Mohu Leaf Supreme Pro digital antenna with a 65-mile range can receive hundreds of HD TV channels, including ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, Fox and Univision, and can filter out cellular and FM signals. It delivers a high-quality picture in 1080p HDTV, top-tier sound and comes with a 12-foot digital coax cable.
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2024 Summer Olympic Games: USWNT schedule
Below is the women's soccer schedule for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. All games are available to stream on Peacock, while select games will air live on USA Network.
2024 Summer Olympics: Women's soccer group stage schedule
All times Eastern
Group A
Thursday, July 25
Canada vs. New Zealand, 11 a.m.
France vs. Colombia, 3 p.m.
Sunday, July 28
New Zealand vs. Colombia, 11 a.m.
Canada vs. France, 3 p.m.
Wednesday, July 31
France vs. New Zealand, 3 p.m.
Canada vs. Colombia, 3 p.m.
Group B
Thursday, July 25
Germany vs. Australia, 1 p.m.
U.S. vs. Zambia, 3 p.m.
Sunday, July 28
Australia vs. Zambia, 1 p.m.
U.S. vs. Germany, 3 p.m.
Wednesday, July 31
Australia vs. U.S., 1 p.m.
Zambia vs. Germany, 1 p.m.
Group C
Thursday, July 25
Spain vs. Japan, 11 a.m.
Nigeria vs. Brazil, 1 p.m.
Sunday, July 28
Brazil vs. Japan, 11 a.m.
Nigeria vs. Spain, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 31
Brazil vs. Spain, 11 a.m.
Nigeria vs. Japan, 11 a.m.
Olympics 2024: Women's soccer knockout stage schedule
All times Eastern
Quarterfinals
Saturday, August 3
Match 20: Group B winner vs. Group C runner-up, 9 a.m.
Match 21: Group C winner vs. Group A/B third-place finisher, 11 a.m.
Match 22: Group A runner-up vs. Group B runner-up, 1 p.m.
Match 19: Group A winner vs. Group B/C third-place finisher, 3 p.m.
Semifinals
Thursday, August 6
Match 24: Match 20 winner vs. Match 22 winner, noon
Match 23: Match 19 winner vs. Match 21 winner, 3 p.m.
Medal round
Friday, August 9
Bronze Medal game: Semifinal losers, 9 a.m.
Saturday, August 10
Gold Medal game: Semifinal winners, 11 a.m.
How does women's soccer at the 2024 Summer Olympics work?
12 teams will compete in women's soccer at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Those teams are broken up into three groups of four teams.
Group A: France, Colombia, Canada, New Zealand
Group B: United States, Zambia, Germany, Australia
Group C: Spain, Japan, Nigeria, Brazil
Who is playing for the USWNT?
Emma Hayes, who previously coached Chelsea, takes over at the new manager of the USWNT. The team consists of 18 current players, eight of whom were a part of the 2020 Olympic Team.
Goalkeepers (2): Casey Murphy, Alyssa Naeher
Defenders (6):Tierna Davidson, Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Casey Krueger, Jenna Nighswonger, Emily Sonnett
Midfielders (4): Korbin Albert, Sam Coffey, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle
Forwards (6): Crystal Dunn, Trinity Rodman, Jaedyn Shaw, Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, Lynn Williams
Alternates (4): Croix Bethune, Jane Campbell, Hal Hershfelt, Emily Sams
