How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup: Schedule and Streaming Details

The highly anticipated 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup is set to commence from September 4 to September 13 in Germany. This prestigious tournament will see Team USA, a powerhouse in women's basketball, aiming to secure its twelfth championship title. The roster for this year is packed with some of the brightest stars from the WNBA, including Paige Bueckers, Aliyah Boston, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese. Team USA's opening match will be against China on September 4, marking the beginning of their quest for gold.

Fans in the United States can catch every game of the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifiers through the streaming service Courtside 1891, which is accessible via DAZN. Additionally, HBO Max will also offer live streaming of the tournament. For those who prefer traditional television, Team USA's games, along with all knockout matches, will be broadcast on truTV and TNT, both of which will also stream on HBO Max and various live TV platforms like YouTube TV and DirecTV.

As the tournament unfolds, a total of 16 teams will compete, divided into four groups. The groups are as follows: Group A consists of Germany, Spain, Japan, and Mali; Group B includes France, Nigeria, the Republic of Korea, and Hungary; Group C features Australia, Belgium, Puerto Rico, and Türkiye; while Group D is made up of the United States, China, Italy, and Czechia. The structure promises a competitive atmosphere as teams vie for a spot in the knockout rounds.

To ensure fans do not miss any of the action, here is the schedule for the opening days of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup:

Friday, September 4

• 5:30 a.m.: Japan vs. Mali (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 5:30 a.m.: Australia vs. Puerto Rico (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 8:15 a.m.: USA vs. China (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)
• 8:30 a.m.: Korea vs. Nigeria (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 11:30 a.m.: Belgium vs. Turkiye (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 11:45 a.m.: Spain vs. Germany (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 2:15 p.m.: Czechia vs. Italy (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 3 p.m.: Hungary vs. France (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

Saturday, September 5

• 5:30 a.m.: Mali vs. Spain (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 8:15 a.m.: Nigeria vs. Hungary (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 12 p.m.: Germany vs. Japan (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 2:45 p.m.: France vs. Korea (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

Sunday, September 6

• 5:30 a.m.: Turkiye vs. Australia (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 8:30 a.m.: China vs. Czechia (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 11:45 a.m.: Puerto Rico vs. Belgium (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 2:45 p.m.: USA vs. Italy (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)

As the tournament progresses, fans can look forward to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and the championship final, all of which will be available on the same streaming platforms. The culmination of the event will see the third place game and the championship final on September 13, promising an exciting finish to the tournament.