The U.S. Men's Basketball team's record is currently 2-0 after wins against Serbia and South Sudan at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and they'll face their final opponent of the Group stage, Puerto Rico, on Saturday. Puerto Rico's record at the Games is 0-2 after losses against Serbia and South Sudan. When the Group stage of play is complete, the field will be narrowed down to eight teams competing in the Men's quarterfinals which will begin on August 6 at Bercy Arena in Paris.
Coached by Steve Kerr, Team USA features an incredible lineup of talent including James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Jayson Tatum. Here's how to watch the Team USA game against Puerto Rico on Saturday, along with every other remaining basketball game of the Summer Games.
Team USA vs. Puerto Rico: What to Know
Date: Saturday, August 3
Time: 11 a.m. ET
Where: Pierre Mauroy Stadium, Lille, France
TV channel: NBC, Telemundo, encore at 6 p.m. ET on USA
Streaming: Peacock
The Team USA basketball game against Puerto Rico is on Saturday, August 3 at 11 a.m. ET.
How to Watch Team USA Basketball Games
In addition to streaming on Peacock, the USA vs. Puerto Rico game will air live on NBC and Telemundo, with coverage starting at 11 a.m. ET. An encore presentation will air at 6 p.m. ET on USA.
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.
Peacock: Streaming the 2024 Olympics
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.
Watch for Free with a VPN
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. Puerto Rico 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: Stream From Around the World
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.
Team USA: Roster and Coaching Staff
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:
- Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves
- Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)
- Derrick White (Boston Celtics)
- Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
- Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
- Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics)
- Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)
- LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
- Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
The 2024 Olympic Men's Basketball Tournament
There are twelve teams competing in the men's basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics. During the group 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
August 3 is the final day for men's group basketball. Once the group games have finished, eight remaining teams will head into the quarterfinals which begin on Tuesday, August 6. Here's how to watch the remaining games of the 2024 Olympics:
August 6
- Men's Basketball Quarterfinal – 5 a.m. (Peacock, E!)
- Men's Basketball Quarterfinal – 8:30 a.m. (Peacock, USA)
- Men's Basketball Quarterfinal – 12 p.m. (Peacock)
- Men's Basketball Quarterfinal – 3:30 p.m. ET (Peacock, USA)
August 8
- Men's Basketball Semifinal – 11:30 a.m. (Peacock, USA)
- Men's Basketball Semifinal – 2:45 p.m. ET (Peacock, USA, NBC Universo, encore on USA at 11:30 p.m.)
August 10
- Men's Bronze Medal Final – 5 a.m. ET (Peacock, USA, encore on USA at 1 p.m.)
- Men's Gold Medal Final – 3:30 p.m. ET (Peacock, NBC, Telemundo, encore on USA at 12 a.m.)
