When does Team USA play men's Olympic basketball next?
The Team USA men's basketball team's road to the 2024 Paris Olympics 2024 has begun. Likely NBA fans' last chance to see Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum playing for the same team, Team USA has already begun to play in showcases as the team paves the way to go for gold in Paris this summer.
With so much talent on the Team USA roster, the Olympics showcase games are not to be missed. Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the men's Olympic basketball showcase games.
When does Team USA men's basketball play next?
Team USA's next Olympic men's basketball game will be played vs. South Sudan on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). The game will air on USA Network and stream on Peacock and the platforms featured below.
How to watch the Team USA Olympic showcase games without cable
If your cable subscription doesn't carry the Fox family of channels, or if you've cut the cord with your cable company, you can still watch Team USA's road to gold at the Paris Summer Games. Below are the platforms on which you can watch the Team USA Olympic basketball games without cable.
Stream Team USA Olympic men's basketball for half price
If you don't have cable TV that includes NBC, one of the most cost-effective ways to the Team USA men's basketball, and all the major sporting events happening this summer, 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.
That Orange + Blue plan normally costs $60 per month, but the streamer is currently offering a half-off promotion for your first month, so you'll pay just $30. For the least expensive Olympic-watching option, the Blue plan includes the channels NBC, USA and E!, starting at $45 per month ($22.50 for your first 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 tier:
- Sling TV is also our top choice to stream network-aired Paris Olympic events.
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including ABC, NBC and Fox (where available).
- You get access to NHL games airing on TNT and TBS, which Fubo doesn't carry.
- All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Watch the Team USA Olympic showcase games for free with Fubo
You can watch the Team USA Olympic showcase on Fubo. Fubo is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to local network affiliates, ESPN and more. To watch Team USA's games for free, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to the X Games, you'll have access to NFL football, MLB, NBA, NASCAR, 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 with live games. Or upgrade to the Fubo Elite tier and get all the Fubo Extra channels, plus the ability to stream in 4K, starting at $90 per month ($70 for the first month).
Top features of FuboTV Pro Tier:
- There are no contracts with Fubo, you can cancel anytime.
- The Pro tier includes over 180 channels, so there's something for everyone to enjoy.
- Fubo includes most channels you'll need to watch live 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, tablet and other devices.
Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle: Watch the Team USA Olympic showcase games live for free
You can watch Team USA with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle. The bundle features 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, TBS, local network affiliates and ESPN. It also includes the ESPN+ streaming service. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch the X Games, MLB this season and network-aired NFL games next season with Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It's priced at $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
Watch the Team USA Olympic showcase games with a digital HDTV antenna
You can also watch Team USA 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.
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This ultra-thin, multi-directional Mohu Leaf Supreme Pro digital antenna with a 65-mile range can receive hundreds of HDTV channels and can filter out cellular and FM signals. It delivers a high-quality picture in 1080p HDTV, top-tier sound and features a 12-foot digital coax cable.
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Team USA Olympic roster
The following NBA superstars are playing for Team USA in the Paris Olympics this year.
- Bam Abedayo, Center (Miami Heat)
- Devin Booker, Guard (Phoenix Suns)
- Stephen Curry, Guard (Golden State Warriors)
- Anthony Davis, Forward/Center (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Kevin Durant, Forward (Phoenix Suns)
- Anthony Edwards, Guard (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Joel Embiid, Center (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Tyrese Haliburton, Guard (Indiana Pacers)
- Jrue Holiday, Guard (Boston Celtics)
- LeBron James, Forward (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Jayson Tatum, Forward (Boston Celtics)
- Derrick White, Guard (Boston Celtics)
Olympics 2024: Team USA men's basketball full schedule
Men's basketball tipped off on July 27, one day after the opening ceremony in Paris. Twelve countries will compete in the initial group stage.
Team USA will play in Group C, which includes Serbia, South Sudan and Puerto Rico. The final stage, which is single-elimination, will feature eight teams to determine the gold, silver and bronze medals. The final stage will consist of the top two finishers in each group, and the two best third-place teams.
Below is the schedule for the Team USA men's basketball Group Stage at the Paris Summer Games.
All times Eastern
Group Stage (Group C)
- July 28: Team USA 110 vs. Serbia 84
- July 31: Team USA vs. South Sudan, 9 p.m. (USA Network)
- August 3: Team USA vs. Puerto Rico, 11: 15 a.m. (NBC)
August 6
- Men's quarterfinals (4 games), 5 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (E! and USA Network)
August 8
- Men's semifinals (2 games), 11:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. (USA Network)
August 10
- Bronze medal game, 5 a.m.- 7 a.m. (USA Network, replay at 1 p.m. ET on USA Network)
- Gold medal game, 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. (USA Network, replay at midnight on USA Network)
How can you watch the USA men's Olympic basketball games: TV and Streaming
The group stage of men's basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games is scheduled for Saturday, July 27 and will conclude on Sunday, August 4. The knockout phase begins on Tuesday, August 6. The gold medal game for men is scheduled to be played on Saturday, August 10.
Team USA's men's basketball games will air on NBC, USA Network and the E! Channel, and all Olympic events will stream on Peacock.
Who is on the Team USA Basketball roster at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
12 NBA players are on the USA men's basketball roster with a combined 10 Olympic gold medals between them. Kevin Durant has won three gold medals, while LeBron James is Team USA's all-time leading scorer (not to mention his two gold medals). Bam Adebayo (2020), Devin Booker (2020), Anthony Davis (2012), Jrue Holiday (2020) and Jayson Tatum (2020) are each gold medal winners as well.
Team USA men's basketball roster:
- Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)
- Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
- Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
- Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)
- Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
- Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics)
- LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
- Derrick White (Boston Celtics)
When was the last time the U.S. men's basketball team won gold?
Team USA took home the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games after defeating France in the final. It was Team USA's fourth consecutive men's basketball gold medal.
