After defeating Brazil 122-87 in their quarterfinal matchup, the U.S. Men’s Basketball team will face Nikola Jokic and Serbia in the semifinals at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Team USA did beat Serbia during the group stage, but Serbia has won every other game they’ve played at the Games. The semifinal game will take place in Paris at Bercy Arena on Thursday, August 8 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
France will face 2023 FIBA World Cup champion Germany in the other semifinal which will be on August 8 at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Coached by Steve Kerr, Team USA features an incredible lineup of talent including LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Jayson Tatum. Here’s how to watch the Team USA game against Serbia on Thursday, along with every other remaining basketball game of the Summer Games.
How to watch Team USA Olympic Basketball: USA vs. Serbia:
Date: Thursday, August 8
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Where: Bercy Arena, Paris
TV channel: USA Network, Universo
Streaming: Peacock
When is the USA vs. Serbia game?
The USA men’s basketball team plays Serbia on August 8 at 3:00 p.m. ET. The game will stream live on Peacock.
What channel is the USA vs. Serbia game on?
In addition to streaming on Peacock, a televised presentation of the game between Team USA and Serbia will air on USA Network (coverage begins at 2:45 p.m.) and in Spanish on Universo. There will also be an encore presentation airing on USA Network at 11:30 p.m. ET.
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 remaining men’s basketball game of the tournament.
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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 game 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 still in the men’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
There are four teams still competing in the men’s basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics: France, Germany, the United States, and Serbia.
Olympic Men’s Basketball Schedule:
Four remaining teams will head into the semifinals which take place on Thursday, August 8. Here’s how to watch the final games of the 2024 Olympics:
August 8
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France vs. Germany: 11:30 a.m. (Peacock, USA)
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USA vs. Serbia: 3 p.m. ET (Peacock, USA, NBC Universo, encore on USA at 11:30 p.m.)
August 10
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Men’s Bronze Medal Final: 5 a.m. ET (Peacock, USA, encore on USA at 1 p.m.)
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Men’s Gold Medal Final: 3:30 p.m. ET (Peacock, NBC, Telemundo, encore on USA at 12 a.m.)