Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Steph Curry, and the entire Team USA men’s basketball squad are progressing closer to gold in the Olympic Games. The men’s basketball competition enters the knockout stage today, with Brazil set to face the U.S. men’s team.
The Brazil versus U.S. men’s Olympic basketball game is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. PT). The game will be broadcast on USA Network and streamed on Peacock, among other platforms.
For viewers without cable, there are several streaming options available to watch the game:
Peacock offers live streaming access to the Olympic events and various sports, including NFL games. A subscription costs $8 per month, with an annual option available for $80. It includes exclusive coverage of PGA Tour events and the Paris Olympics, as well as a substantial library of movies and TV shows.
Sling TV is another option, currently offering discounted rates for its service. New users can subscribe to the Sling Blue tier for $22.50 for the first month, which includes local NBC stations and the USA Network. An upgrade to the Sling Orange + Blue tier costs $30 for the first month and provides access to additional channels like ESPN and TBS.
Fubo is a sports-centered streaming service that also has a free seven-day trial. It features access to all major sports networks, making it suitable for those wanting to follow the Olympics and various other leagues. After the trial, the Pro Tier costs $80 per month.
Hulu + Live TV also covers Team USA basketball and various other sports, bundling access to 90 channels, including the Golf Channel, for $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
As for schedule details for the knockout stage of men’s basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics:
– August 6:
– Germany vs. Greece at 5 a.m. (E!, Peacock, NBCOlympics.com)
– Serbia vs. Australia at 8:30 a.m. (USA Network, Peacock, NBCOlympics.com)
– France vs. Canada at noon (Peacock, NBCOlympics.com)
– Team USA vs. Brazil at 3:30 p.m. (USA Network, Peacock, NBCOlympics.com)
The semifinals and medal rounds are also set for August 8 and August 10, respectively, with various matchups throughout both days.
The Team USA men’s basketball roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics features 12 NBA players, including both gold medal winners and seasoned veterans. Notably, LeBron James remains the team’s all-time leading scorer. The last time the U.S. men’s basketball team secured gold was at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games after defeating France in the finals, marking their fourth consecutive gold medal win.