2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup: Complete TV Schedule and Game Details

The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is set to commence on Friday, September 4, in Berlin, Germany. This prestigious international tournament will showcase the best women's basketball teams from around the globe, with Team USA entering as a formidable favorite to secure the championship title.

Team USA boasts an impressive roster filled with some of the brightest talents in the WNBA. Among the standout players are captain Breanna Stewart, along with rising stars like Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and Napheesa Collier. Their presence on the court significantly elevates Team USA's chances, as they aim to clinch their fifth consecutive gold medal in this tournament.

The tournament will feature 16 teams competing in a group stage format, with the top 12 advancing to a single-elimination bracket. This structure not only heightens the stakes but also ensures that every game is crucial for teams hoping to progress further in the competition.

The Women’s World Cup will run until Sunday, September 13, with the championship game scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET, which will be broadcast live on TNT. Fans can also catch every game through streaming services, including HBO Max, ensuring that basketball enthusiasts worldwide can follow the action closely.

To help fans plan their viewing, here is the complete TV schedule for the initial days of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup (all times Eastern):

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)
• 3:00 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)
• 12:00 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)

Monday, September 7

• 5:30 a.m.: Belgium vs. Australia (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 5:30 a.m.: Puerto Rico vs. Turkiye (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 8:30 a.m.: Nigeria vs. France (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 8:30 a.m.: Hungary vs. Korea (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 11:50 a.m.: Germany vs. Mali (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 11:50 a.m.: Japan vs. Spain (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)
• 2:45 p.m.: USA vs. Czechia (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)
• 2:45 p.m.: Italy vs. China (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

Tuesday, September 8

• 2:30 p.m.: Qualifiers: Teams TBD (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)

Wednesday, September 9

• 2:30 p.m.: Qualifiers: Teams TBD (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)

Thursday, September 10

• Quarterfinals: Teams/Times TBD (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)

Saturday, September 12

• Semifinals: Teams/Times TBD (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)

Sunday, September 13

• 12:30 p.m.: 3rd Place Game, Teams TBD (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)
• 2:00 p.m.: Championship Final (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)