After sweeping a series of exhibition games last week against many of their Olympic rivals, the U.S. Men’s Basketball team is preparing to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Their first game, held on Sunday, July 28, will be against Serbia.
Team USA includes an all-star roster of talent like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Bam Adebayo. Team USA’s forward LeBron James, who has appeared in three other Olympic Games, was also selected with tennis star Coco Gauff to be a flag bearer for the U.S. during the Opening Ceremony of the Games.
The Serbian team features a few NBA stars of their own, including Nikola Jokić, Bogdan Bogdanović, Nikola Jovic, and Vasilije Micić. During their exhibition game in Abu Dhabi, the U.S. beat the Serbs 105-79. The two countries belong to Group C in the Men’s tournament, which also consists of South Sudan and Puerto Rico, who also play on Sunday at 5 a.m. ET. Here’s how to watch the Team USA game against Serbia on Sunday, and every other Team USA game of the Summer Games.
How to watch the Team USA Olympic Basketball: USA vs. Serbia:
Date: Sunday, July 28
Time: 11:15 a.m. ET
Where: Pierre Mauroy Stadium
TV channel: NBC (encore at 1 p.m. ET on Universo and at 5 p.m. ET on USA)
Streaming: Peacock
When is the USA vs. Serbia game?
The Team USA basketball game against Serbia is on Sunday, July 28 at 11:15 a.m. ET.
What channel is the USA vs. Serbia game on?
The USA vs. Serbia game will air live on NBC, with encore presentations at 1 p.m. ET on Universo and at 5 p.m. ET on USA.
Where can I stream basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics?
You can watch every single Olympic sport and event this summer live on Peacock, including every men’s basketball game of the group rounds as well as the finals. You can also find most events covered on NBCOlympics.com.
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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 USA vs. Serbia 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 USA vs. Serbia 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.
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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 Engadget’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’s playing for Team USA 2024?
Team USA is coached by Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Golden State Warriors. The members of the USA Basketball Men’s National Team who will be playing at the 2024 Paris Olympics are:
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Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers)
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Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves
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Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)
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Derrick White (Boston Celtics)
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Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
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Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
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Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
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Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics)
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Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)
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LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
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Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
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Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers).
What countries are competing in men’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
There are twelve teams competing in the men’s basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics. During the groups stage of play, they’re broken out into three pools:
Group A: Australia, Greece, Canada, Spain
Group B: France, Germany, Japan, Brazil
Group C: United States, Puerto Rico, Serbia, South Sudan
When will Team USA play next?
During the group phase of the Olympics in Paris, Team USA’s schedule is as follows:
Team USA vs. South Sudan – July 31 at 3 p.m. ET
Team USA vs. Puerto Rico – August 3 at 11:15 a.m. ET