How to watch Olympic Basketball in 2024

Where to watch Olympics Basketball

A Peacock subscription is the best way to stream basketball at the Olympics in 2024. With it, you can stream every game live and on-demand. However, if you want to watch on the NBCUniversal cable networks that carry the Olympics, you’ll need NBC, CNBC, E! and the USA Network. Here’s how you can watch them live on a streaming service.

Here’s a peek at which streaming services offer the channels you need: 

Watch Olympic Basketball on DIRECTV STREAM

• Suggested Plan: Entertainment 
• Price: $86.99 per month
• Free Trial: Yes (five days)
• Channels Included: 90+

DIRECTV STREAM offers Olympic basketball fans a chance to see every game live. The basic Entertainment package includes NBC, USA Network, CNBC and E!. You’ll also receive access to other sports channels like ESPN and Fox Sports 1. 

With every DIRECTV STREAM plan, you receive unlimited DVR. It allows you to record every game live. And with unlimited device streams, every member of your household can enjoy their favorite Olympic sports on one plan.

Watch Olympic Basketball on Fubo

• Suggested Plan: Essential
• Price: $84.99 per month
• Free Trial: Yes (seven days)
• Channels Included: 211+

Fubo is an excellent option for Olympic fans. With an account on this streaming service, you’ll receive NBC, CNBC, E! and USA Network in the Essential plan. Each of Fubo's plans also comes with unlimited DVR and 10 device streams.

While the device streams fall short of what DIRECTV STREAM offers, you'll get many more channels with Fubo. With Fubo, you receive regional sports networks, like FanDuel Sports Networks, the Big Ten Network and the Marquee Sports Network in the top-tier plans. Overall, Fubo offers an exceptional selection of sports and entertainment options.

Watch Olympic Basketball on Hulu + Live TV

• Suggested Plan: Hulu + Live TV 
• Price: $82.99
• Free Trial: Yes (three days)
• Channels Included: 95+

For households with multiple entertainment tastes, it’s hard to beat what Hulu + Live TV offers. The Hulu + Live TV channel list has over 95 channels, including all the ones you’ll need to stream every Olympic basketball game live. 

On top of this, you can package your live TV service with the Disney Bundle. The Disney Bundle includes on-demand options from ESPN Plus, Hulu and Disney. It makes Hulu + Live an entertainment powerhouse, offering all the channels basketball fans need with on-demand options for viewers wanting other options.

Watch Olympic Basketball on Sling TV  

• Suggested Plan: Sling Blue
• Price: $45.99
• Free Trial: No
• Channels Included: 42

Sling TV is a budget option that packs a lot of entertainment into its value. The Sling Blue plan includes both E! and the USA Network. You can also add the News Extra package for $6, which grants you access to CNBC. 

However, local channel availability depends on your location. You can buy a digital antenna if you don't have access to NBC on Sling TV. Every Sling TV plan comes with 50 hours of DVR. You can upgrade to 200 hours for a small additional fee. If you’re a sports fan looking to save money, Sling TV delivers.

Watch Olympic Basketball on YouTube TV

• Suggested Plan: Base
• Price: $82.99
• Free Trial: Yes (seven days)
• Channels Included: 100+

YouTube TV is an excellent choice for sports fans looking for a streaming service. Not only do you receive every channel you need to stream every Olympic basketball game live, YouTube TV offers unique tools to improve your viewing experiences. 

YouTube TV offers picture-in-picture, allowing you to stream multiple games and sports concurrently. The platform also offers unlimited DVR, making it perfect for larger households.

Watch Olympic Basketball on Peacock

• Suggested Plan: Premium Plus
• Price: $11.99
• Free Trial: No
• Channels Included: NBC

For avid Olympic viewers, Peacock offers streams of every single event of the Paris Olympics. You can stream live or catch replays through the platform’s on-demand service. 

Furthermore, with the Premium Plus plan, you receive access to your local NBC channel, allowing you to watch more events live. You can also stream on-demand shows with most being commercial-free. Peacock is an inexpensive way to catch as much Olympic action as you need.  

Olympics Basketball schedule 2024

You can find the full Paris Olympics basketball schedules for women and men on the official Olympics website — or on NBC’s Olympics website if you’re looking for the Olympic basketball TV schedule. 

The action tips off for the men on Saturday, July 27. Women begin play on Sunday, July 28. After round-robin action, tournament play starts on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The men’s gold medal game is on Saturday, Aug. 10, while the women’s gold medal game is on Sunday, Aug. 11.

FAQ

Who is on the 2024 men's basketball Olympic team for the U.S.?

The men’s team includes some of the NBA’s top players, such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and NBA champion Jayson Tatum. The head coach is Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors. 

How many gold medals has the USA won in basketball?

The men’s team has won sixteen gold medals, earning their fourth consecutive title at the 2020 Tokyo Games. The women’s team is on an even more dominant streak — this year, they hope to win their eighth consecutive gold medal. 

Is Caitlin Clark on the Olympic basketball team?

No, WNBA rookie superstar Caitlin Clark isn’t on the team. However, Team USA features other outstanding players, like Brittney Griner, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi and Chelsea Grey. The head coach is Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx.