When to watch basketball during the 2024 Paris Olympics
The U.S. men’s and women’s basketball teams will have the opportunity to extend their Olympic gold medal-winning streaks in Paris. The U.S. men will look to win their fifth consecutive gold, while the women will be knocking on the door of an eighth straight Olympic title.
Tipoff for the group stage of basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games is set for Saturday, July 27 and will conclude on Sunday, August 4.
The knockout phase begins on Tuesday, August 6 with the gold medal game for men set to be played on Saturday, August 10. The top two women’s teams in Paris will square off in their gold medal final on Sunday, August 11.
Olympic basketball venue
The Madison Square Garden of Paris, Bercy Arena, will host the knockout phase for men's and women’s basketball games during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic basketball competition schedule
| Date | Event | Time (ET) |
| July 27 | Men's Group Stage (4 Games) | 5a-5p |
| July 28 | Men's Group Stage (2 Games) Women's Group Stage (2 Games) |
5a-5p |
| July 29 | Women's Group Stage (4 Games) | 5a-5p |
| July 30 | Men's Group Stage (4 Games) | 5a-5p |
| July 31 | Men's Group Stage (2 Games) Women's Group Stage (2 Games) |
5a-5p |
| August 1 | Women's Group Stage (4 Games) | 5a-5p |
| August 2 | Men's Group Stage (4 Games) | 5a-5p |
| August 3 | Men's Group Stage (2 Games) Women's Group Stage (2 Games) |
5a-5p |
| August 4 | Women's Group Stage (4 Games) | 5a-5p |
| August 6 | Men's Quarterfinals (4 Games) | 5a-5:30p |
| August 7 | Women's Quarterfinals (4 Games) | 5a-5:30p |
| August 8 | Men's Semifinals (2 Games) | 11:30a-5p |
| August 9 | Women's Semifinals (2 Games) | 11:30a-5p |
| August 10 | Men's Bronze Medal Game Men's Gold Medal Game |
5a-7a 3:30p-6p |
| August 11 | Women's Bronze Medal Game Women's Gold Medal Game |
5:30a-7:30a 9:30a-12n |
Team USA: Olympic basketball players to watch
The United States is bringing a star-studded men's roster — arguably its best one since the 1992 Dream Team — to the Paris Games. Kevin Durant, making his fourth Olympic appearance, has become the face of Team USA over the last decade, but the additions of LeBron James, who last played at the Olympics in 2012, and first-timers Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid give this squad four NBA MVP winners. Add in imposing veterans like Anthony Davis and young up-and coming stars like Anthony Edwards, and this team is one of the Olympics' must-see attractions.
The U.S. women have a strong roster as well. A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart will be relied on heavily as the U.S. looks to win an eight straight gold medal; Diana Taurasi, who is competing at her sixth Olympics, and Brittney Griner will provide some veteran experience; and Sabrina Ionescu will be making her Olympic debut.
Basketball 101
Learn more about the basketball tournaments taking place at Paris 2024.