The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s first game of the Olympics is this week, but unlike many of events of the 2024 Summer Olympics, it won’t be taking place in Paris; the USWNT will be facing off against Zambia on July 25 at Stade de Nice in the south of France. In fact, many of the matches during the women’s soccer tournament will take place all over the country – including stadiums in Marseille, Bordeaux and Lyon – though the gold medal match will be played at the Parc des Princes in Paris on August 10.
The first USMNT soccer game, held on Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, will be available to stream live on Peacock, but if you’re hoping to catch it on TV, it will be broadcast live in Spanish on Universo, and again in English on the USA Network at 9 p.m. ET. Here’s what you need to know about tuning in to the USA vs. Zambia match, including a full roster of who’s playing and more. (And while we’re at it, here’s everything else you’ll need to know about how to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics.)
How to watch the USWNT vs Zambia game:
Date: Thursday, July 25
Time: 3 p.m. ET
TV channels: Universo, (with an encore at 9 p.m. ET on USA)
Streaming: Peacock
When is the USWNT’s first Olympic soccer game?
The USA plays Zambia in its first Olympic soccer match of the 2024 Games on Thursday, July 25 at 3 p.m. ET.
USA vs. Zambia soccer game channel:
You can watch every single Olympic sport and event this summer on Peacock, including all the women’s and men’s soccer games, from the group rounds to the final.
In addition to streaming on Peacock, many of this year’s Olympic soccer matches will air on USA, Telemundo, NBC Universo, or NBC. To check if a match is airing live on TV, check out the official NBC Olympics schedule and toggle the filter to “TV only.”
Where to watch Olympic Soccer on TV:
Today’s match will have Spanish coverage airing live on Universo and an encore presentation in English on the USA Network at 9 p.m. ET.
How to watch USA vs. Zambia without cable:
(Peacock)
Starting at $8 a month, a Peacock subscription is the easiest way to stream all of the 2024 Olympics. Peacock will have coverage of every Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Plus, the platform offers subscribers an Olympics Discovery Multiview, allowing you to watch up to four events at once. Peacock will also have several original shows covering the Games, including Gold Zone, Watch with Alex Cooper and a mobile-app exclusive, customizable and individualized Olympics recap show, narrated by an A.I.-generated voice of Al Michaels.
On top of coverage of every Olympic sport in 2024, you’ll also get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office. For $14 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
How to watch Zambia vs. USA for free
Peacock may be the most comprehensive place to watch the Olympics, but it comes with a monthly subscription fee. If you’re interested in watching coverage of the Olympics for free, you can stream free sports coverage from all around the world with the help of a VPN. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.
For example, to watch the USWNT vs. Zambia without signing up for Peacock, you can tune into Australia’s 9Now for full coverage of the game. Just sign into your VPN, find a server located in Australia, then make a free account on 9now.com to stream all the action.
And if you need help figuring out how to livestream with a VPN on your TV, there’s a guide for that too.
(ExpressVPN)
ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” meaning you can tune into Olympic coverage from all over the world rather than just what’s available in the US. All you’ll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location.
ExpressVPN’s added protection, speed and range of location options makes it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities, plus, it’s Endgadget’s top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can save 49% when they sign up for ExpressVPN’s 12-month subscription. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, in case you’re nervous about trying a VPN.
Who is competing in women’s soccer at the 2024 Olympics?
There are twelve total teams competing in the women’s soccer tournament at the 2024 Olympics. In the early stages of play, they’re broken into three groups of four teams.
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Group A: France, Colombia, Canada, New Zealand
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Group B: United States, Zambia, Germany, Australia
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Group C: Spain, Japan, Nigeria, Brazil
2024 Olympics USWNT roster:
The USWNT has a new manager, Emma Hayes, who previously coached Chelsea. Of the 18 current members of the team, eight players were a part of the 2020 Olympic Team. The players, broken out by position, are below:
GOALKEEPERS (2): Casey Murphy, Alyssa Naeher
DEFENDERS (6):Tierna Davidson, Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Casey Krueger, Jenna Nighswonger, Emily Sonnett
MIDFIELDERS (4): Korbin Albert, Sam Coffey, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle
FORWARDS (6): Crystal Dunn, Trinity Rodman, Jaedyn Shaw, Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, Lynn Williams
ALTERNATES (4): Croix Bethune, Jane Campbell, Hal Hershfelt, Emily Sams
2024 USWNT Olympics schedule:
The complete Team USA women’s soccer schedule is below; all games are available to stream on Peacock. USA Network will air select men’s soccer matches live or on-delay. To check if a match is airing live on TV, check out the official NBC Olympics schedule and toggle the filter to “TV only.”
Olympic women’s Soccer Schedule:
All times Eastern
Group A
Thursday, July 25
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Canada vs. New Zealand, 11 a.m.
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France vs. Colombia, 3 p.m.
Sunday, July 28
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New Zealand vs. Colombia, 11 a.m.
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Canada vs. France, 3 p.m.
Wednesday, July 31
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France vs. New Zealand, 3 p.m.
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Canada vs. Colombia, 3 p.m.
Group B
Thursday, July 25
Sunday, July 28
Wednesday, July 31
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Australia vs. U.S., 1 p.m.
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Zambia vs. Germany, 1 p.m.
Group C
Thursday, July 25
Sunday, July 28
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Brazil vs. Japan, 11 a.m.
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Nigeria vs. Spain, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 31
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Brazil vs. Spain, 11 a.m.
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Nigeria vs. Japan, 11 a.m.
Olympics 2024: Women’s soccer knockout stage schedule
All times ET.
Quarterfinals
Saturday, August 3
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Match 20: Group B winner vs. Group C runner-up, 9 a.m.
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Match 21: Group C winner vs. Group A/B third-place finisher, 11 a.m.
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Match 22: Group A runner-up vs. Group B runner-up, 1 p.m.
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Match 19: Group A winner vs. Group B/C third-place finisher, 3 p.m.
Semifinals
Thursday, August 6
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Match 24: Match 20 winner vs. Match 22 winner, noon
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Match 23: Match 19 winner vs. Match 21 winner, 3 p.m.
Medal round
Friday, August 9
Saturday, August 10