USA vs. Australia: How to watch Team USA in the women's basketball semifinal game at the 2024 Olympics today
Team USA beat Nigeria during the women's basketball quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics – bringing their undefeated record at the Olympic Games to an astonishing 59-game streak – which means they'll compete against Australia in the semifinals on Friday, August 9. The other two teams to make it to the semis are are France and Belgium; their game will also be played on Friday. The winners of each game and the losers of each game will compete in the gold and bronze medal finals, respectively, on Sunday, August 11.
Team USA vs. Australia will be played at Bercy Arena in Paris, and will air live on Peacock on Friday morning. We've got the full schedule and remaining list of competitors of every game from here on out at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris; here's what to know and when to tune in.
How to watch Team USA vs. Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympics:
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Watch women's basketball the 2024 Paris Olympics
Date: Friday, August 9
Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
Location: Bercy Arena, Paris
TV channels: NBC, encore on USA Network
Streaming: Peacock
Where can I stream the Team USA vs. Australia women's semifinal game at the 2024 Summer Olympics?
You can watch the Team USA vs. Australia game, as well as every other women's basketball game, on Peacock. You can also find most events covered on NBCOlympics.com.
Where to watch Team USA vs. Australia on TV:
In addition to streaming on Peacock, the USA vs. Australia game will also be available to watch live on NBC. An encore presentation will air at 6:15 p.m. ET on USA Network.
How to watch Olympic Basketball without cable:
Starting at $8 a month, a Peacock subscription is the easiest way to stream all of the 2024 Olympics. Peacock will have coverage of every Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Plus, the platform offers subscribers an Olympics Discovery Multiview, allowing you to watch up to four events at once. Peacock will also have several original shows covering the Games, including Gold Zone, Watch with Alex Cooper and a mobile-app exclusive, customizable and individualized Olympics recap show, narrated by an A.I.-generated voice of Al Michaels.
On top of coverage of every Olympic sport in 2024, you’ll also get access to 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.
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How to watch Team USA vs. Australia 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. Australia 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.
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.
Who is competing in women's basketball at the 2024 Olympics?
12 women's basketball teams started out at the 2024 Olympics. France gained automatic qualification as the host country. The other countries that qualified are listed below:
Women's Basketball tournament:
Group A: Serbia, Spain, People’s Republic of China, Puerto Rico
Group B: Canada, Nigeria, Australia, France
Group C: Germany, United States, Japan, Belgium
Of these 12 teams, four remain: USA, France, Belgium, and Australia.
2024 Olympic Women's Basketball schedule:
The women's semifinals will be held on August 9. The winners of those games will advance to the bronze and gold medal finals, which will be held on August 11. All games are available to stream on Peacock, and the broadcast network – USA, NBC, Telemundo, or NBC Universo – where specific matches can be viewed is noted where applicable.
August 9
Women's Semifinal, Team USA vs. Australia – 11:30 a.m. ET (Peacock, NBC, encore on USA at 6:15 p.m. ET)
Women's Semifinal, France vs. Belgium – 3 p.m. ET (Peacock, NBC Universo, encore on USA at 8 p.m. ET)
August 11
Women's Bronze Final – 5:30 a.m. ET (Peacock, USA)
Women's Gold Final – 9:30 a.m. ET (Peacock, NBC, encore on USA at 3:30 p.m. ET)
More ways to watch the 2024 Olympics:
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