As the crème de la crème of basketball take to the courts in Paris for the 2024 Olympics, brace yourself for a tournament bursting with slam dunks, buzzer-beaters, and perhaps the occasional meltdown over refereeing. Paris, renowned for its romance, fashion, and baguettes, now finds itself temporarily overshadowed by the gravity-defying exploits of basketball’s elite. Yes, the Eiffel Tower will have to share the spotlight with LeBron James, A’ja Wilson, and a constellation of international hoop stars.
In the grand tradition of global showdowns, Team USA arrives with its typically subtle swagger, featuring NBA legend LeBron James and WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson. But they’re not just here for a French vacation. They’re here to remind everyone why they’ve got more gold than Fort Knox. Expect thrilling matchups against formidable foes like Germany’s Franz Wagner and Satou Sabally, who aren’t exactly coming to Paris for the croissants.
Flashback to Tokyo 2020: the United States waltzed away with the gold in both the men’s and women’s tournaments. Fast forward to 2024, and every other country is chomping at the bit to dethrone the reigning champions. The phrase “game on” has never carried so much weight—or sarcasm.
When Does Olympic Basketball Start?
Men’s basketball tips off on Saturday, July 27, with the women’s tournament starting a day later on Sunday, July 28. It’s a weekend packed with enough high-octane basketball to make even the most stoic fan scream “Vive la France!”
Group play for the men wraps up on Saturday, August 3. The quarterfinals will make or break dreams on Tuesday, August 6, with the semifinals set to ratchet up the tension on Thursday, August 8. The grand finales—the men’s bronze- and gold-medal games—will bring the house down on Saturday, August 10.
The women’s group play concludes on Sunday, August 4. The drama intensifies with the quarterfinals on Wednesday, August 7, and the semifinals on Friday, August 9. The climactic bronze- and gold-medal games will unfold on Sunday, August 11, ensuring a weekend filled with both tears of joy and heartbreak.
Full Schedule for Men’s Basketball in Paris
Saturday, July 27
- Australia vs. Spain: 5 a.m. (ET) on Peacock, CNBC (starting at 5:30 a.m.), Fubo (starting at 5:30 a.m.)
- Germany vs. Japan: 7:30 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
- France vs. Brazil: 11:15 a.m. (ET) on CNBC, Peacock, Fubo
- Greece vs. Canada: 3 p.m. (ET) on CNBC, Peacock, Fubo
Sunday, July 28
- South Sudan vs. Puerto Rico: 5 a.m. (ET) on CNBC, Peacock, Fubo
- Serbia vs. United States: 11:15 a.m. (ET) on NBC, Peacock, Fubo
Tuesday, July 30
- Spain vs. Greece: 5 a.m. (ET) on E!, Peacock, Fubo
- Canada vs. Australia: 7:30 a.m. (ET) on USA, Peacock, Fubo
- Japan vs. France: 11:15 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
- Brazil vs. Germany: 3 p.m. (ET) on Peacock
Wednesday, July 31
- Puerto Rico vs. Serbia: 11:15 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
- United States vs. South Sudan: 3 p.m. (ET) on USA, Peacock, Fubo
Friday, August 2
- Japan vs. Brazil: 5 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
- Australia vs. Greece: 7:30 a.m. (ET) on USA, Peacock, Fubo
- Canada vs. Spain: 11:15 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
- France vs. Germany: 3 p.m. (ET) on E!, Peacock, Fubo
Saturday, August 3
- Puerto Rico vs. United States: 11:15 a.m. (ET) on NBC, Peacock, Fubo
- Serbia vs. South Sudan: 3 p.m. (ET) on CNBC, Peacock, Fubo
Tuesday, August 6
- Men’s Basketball Quarterfinals: 5 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 3:30 p.m. (ET) on USA, Peacock, E!, Fubo
Thursday, August 8
- Men’s Basketball Semifinals: 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m. (ET) on USA, Peacock, Fubo
Saturday, August 10
- Men’s Basketball Gold-Medal Game: 3:30 p.m. (ET) on NBC, Peacock, Fubo
- Men’s Basketball Bronze-Medal Game: 5 a.m. (ET) on USA, Peacock, Fubo
Full Schedule for Women’s Basketball in Paris
Sunday, July 28
- Spain vs. China: 7:30 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
- Serbia vs. Puerto Rico: 3 p.m. (ET) on Peacock
Monday, July 29
- Nigeria vs. Australia: 5 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
- Germany vs. Belgium: 7:30 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
- Canada vs. France: 11:15 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
- United States vs. Japan: 3 p.m. (ET) on USA, Peacock, Fubo
Wednesday, July 31
- Puerto Rico vs. Spain: 5 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
- China vs. Serbia: 7:30 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
Thursday, August 1
- Japan vs. Germany: 5 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
- Australia vs. Canada: 7:30 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
- France vs. Nigeria: 11:15 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
- Belgium vs. United States: 3 p.m. (ET) on USA, Peacock, Fubo
Saturday, August 3
- China vs. Puerto Rico: 5 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
- Serbia vs. Spain: 7:30 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
Sunday, August 4
- Japan vs. Belgium: 5 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
- Canada vs. Nigeria: 7:30 a.m. (ET) on Peacock
- Germany vs. United States: 11:15 a.m. (ET) on USA, Peacock, Fubo
- Australia vs. France: 3 p.m. (ET) on Peacock
Wednesday, August 7
- Women’s Basketball Quarterfinals: 5 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 3:30 p.m. (ET) on USA, Peacock, Fubo
Friday, August 9
- Women’s Basketball Semifinals: 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m. (ET) on NBC, Peacock, Fubo
Sunday, August 11
- Women’s Basketball Gold-Medal Game: 9:30 a.m. (ET) on NBC, Peacock, Fubo
- Women’s Basketball Bronze-Medal Game: 5:30 a.m. (ET) on USA, Peacock, Fubo
Grab your popcorn, adjust your viewing schedule, and get ready for a basketball spectacle in the City of Light. With the world’s best players out to prove their mettle, the 2024 Olympics promises to be a dazzling display of skill, drama, and the occasional on-court theatrics. Game on, Paris!