The USA Women’s National Basketball team defeated Australia 85-64, and has made it to the gold medal game. This Sunday, just like their male counterparts, they will face France on the court. The women’s Team USA will be competing for their eight Olympic gold medal. They have not suffered a loss in the Olympics since 1992. Team USA is a who’s who of players from the WNBA, including A’ja Wilson, Brittany Griner, Alyssa Thomas and Diana Taurasi. The USA vs. France game will be played at Bercy Arena in Paris, tipping off at 9:30 a.m. ET, airing live on NBC and streaming live on Peacock. It will also get an encore broadcast at 3:30 p.m. ET on USA. Are you ready to tune in? Here’s what you need to know about how to watch the women’s USA vs. France gold medal basketball game.
How to watch Team USA vs. France at the Paris 2024 Olympics:
Date: Sunday, August 11
Time: 9:30 a.m. ET (encore on USA at 3:30 p.m. ET)
TV channels: NBC
Streaming: Peacock
Where can I stream the USA vs. France basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics?
You can watch the women’s USA vs. France game on Peacock. You can also find it on NBCOlympics.com (although they’ll only let you see about a half hour of the game before prompting you to sign into Peacock).
Where to watch USA vs. France on TV:
In addition to streaming on Peacock, USA vs. France will be broadcast live on NBC. An encore presentation will air at 3:30 p.m. ET on USA Network.
How to watch Olympic Basketball without cable:
(Peacock)
Starting at $8 a month, a Peacock subscription was the easiest way to stream all of the 2024 Olympics, but that’s not all it’s good for! On top of coverage of every Olympic sport in 2024, you can catch NFL games, college football, Premier League, and access thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office. For $14 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
$8/month at Peacock
How to watch USA vs. France for free
Peacock may be the most comprehensive place to watch the Olympics, but it comes with a monthly subscription fee. If you’re interested in watching coverage of the Olympics for free, you can stream free sports coverage from all around the world with the help of a VPN. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.
For example, to watch the USA vs. Nigeria game without signing up for Peacock, you can tune into Australia’s 9Now for full coverage of the game. Just sign into your VPN, find a server located in Australia, then make a free account on 9now.com to stream all the action.
And if you need help figuring out how to livestream with a VPN on your TV, there’s a guide for that too.
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ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” meaning you can tune into Olympic coverage from all over the world rather than just what’s available in the US. All you’ll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location.
ExpressVPN’s added protection, speed and range of location options makes it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities, plus, it’s Engadget’s top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can save 49% when they sign up for ExpressVPN’s 12-month subscription. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, in case you’re nervous about trying a VPN.
$6.67/month at ExpressVPN
Which players are on the U.S. women’s basketball roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Who is coaching the U.S. women’s Olympic basketball team?
Cheryl Reeve, president of basketball operations and head coach of the Minnesota Lynx, is the head coach for the Olympic team.
The assistant coaches for the team are Mike Thibault, general manager for the Washington Mystics; Kara Lawson, head coach at Duke University; and Joni Taylor, head coach at Texas A&M University.
Olympic Women’s Basketball Schedule:
August 11
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Women’s Bronze Final – 5:30 a.m. ET (Peacock, USA)
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Women’s Gold Final – 9:30 a.m. ET (Peacock, NBC, encore on USA at 3:30 p.m. ET)
