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For the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, it will start with the men's basketball competition. The gold medal tournament will begin with group competitions with more than 12 national teams representing countries from around the world, including the United States, France, Serbia, Canada, Australia, Greece, Japan and more.
Men's basketball competition will begin on Saturday, July 27 with group matches and continue through to Saturday, August 10 with the Olympic medal matches.
For Team USA (with LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and other NBA stars), group play begins on Sunday, July 28 against Serbia (with NBA MVP Nikola Jokic) in Group C. The game kicks off this Saturday at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT on USA Network.
Want to watch men's basketball games during the Paris Summer Olympics online? Here's what you need to know.
How to Watch Men's Basketball: 2024 Summer Olympics Online
Men’s basketball games are available to watch through a Peacock subscription, which starts at $7.99 per month for an ad-supported plan, or $79.99 per year when you sign up for an annual subscription here (that’s 12 months versus the price of 10 months). Plus, you can enjoy the service ad-free for $13.99 per month, or $139.99 per year for an annual plan.
Meanwhile, the games are being broadcast on NBC, CNBC, E! and USA Network. That means the games can also be accessed through alternative online streaming services, such as DirecTV Stream — which starts at $69.99 per month and offers a 5-day free trial to try out the service.
Additionally, NBC, CNBC, E!, and USA Network are available on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling Blue.
Men's Basketball: Summer Olympics, Odds and Predictions
Given its roster of superstars, Team USA is the favorite to win the men's basketball gold medal in 2024.
However, the USA team is not the only team with NBA players. Canada, Germany, France and Serbia are all really good teams with a chance to win. France is expected to win silver and Canada bronze this year.
When is the 2024 Summer Olympics Men's Basketball?
Men's Basketball: The Summer Olympics will be held at Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille and Bercy Arena in Paris, from Saturday, July 27 to Saturday, August 10. Start times vary depending on the game. You can see the full men's basketball schedule here.
Live stream the 2024 Summer Olympics: Men's Basketball online with Peacock. Buy streaming service starting at $7.99/month.
