FIBA Women's World Cup 2026: How to watch Team USA vs. China, where to stream, schedule and more

The 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup begins this week and runs through September 13, and Team USA will begin its campaign for a twelfth championship title on Friday when the U.S. faces China in its first game of the group stage. This year's tournament takes place in Germany, so if you want to watch the USA vs. China game live, it'll be airing early ; tipoff is at 8:15 a.m. ET.

Every game of the FIBA Women's World Cup will be available to stream in the U.S. via Courtside 1891 (which can be subscribed to through DAZN) and HBO Max . You can also tune in to this game and every other Team USA game on truTV and/or TNT, which will also stream on HBO Max and live TV streaming platforms such as YouTube TV and DirecTV.

Here's what to know about how to catch Team USA vs. China at this year's FIBA World Cup.

How to watch the Team USA vs. China game at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup:

Streaming: Courtside 1891 via DAZN, HBO Max, YouTube TV and more

When is the USA vs. China game at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup?

The U.S. team plays China at the FIBA Women's basketball World Cup on Friday, Sept. 4 at 8:15 a.m. ET.

What channel is the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup on?

Team USA vs. China will air on TNT this Friday.

Where to watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup without cable:

In the U.S., every game of the FIBA Women's World Cup will stream on Courtside 1891, which is available through DAZN, as well as on HBO Max. Friday's game between the U.S. and China can also be streamed through live TV services like YouTube TV and DirecTV .

Which teams made it in to the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup?

16 teams will compete in four groups at the World Cup, they are:

Group B: France, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Hungary

Group C: Australia, Belgium, Puerto Rico, Türkiye

Group D: United States of America, People's Republic of China, Italy, Czechia

FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 game schedule:

5:30 a.m.: Japan vs. Mali (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

5:30 a.m.: Australia vs. Puerto Rico (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

8:15 a.m.: USA vs. China (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)

8:30 a.m.: Korea vs. Nigeria (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

11:30 a.m.: Belgium vs. Turkiye (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

11:45 a.m.: Spain vs. Germany (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

2:15 p.m.: Czechia vs. Italy (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

3 p.m.: Hungary vs. France (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

5:30 a.m.: Mali vs. Spain (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

8:15 a.m.: Nigeria vs. Hungary (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

12 p.m.: Germany vs. Japan (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

2:45 p.m.: France vs. Korea (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

5:30 a.m.: Turkiye vs. Australia (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

8:30 a.m.: China vs. Czechia (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

11:45 a.m.: Puerto Rico vs. Belgium (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

2:45 p.m.: USA vs. Italy (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)

5:30 a.m.: Belgium vs. Australia (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

5:30 a.m.: Puerto Rico vs. Turkiye (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

8:30 a.m.: Nigeria vs. France (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

8:30 a.m.: Hungary vs. Korea (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

11:50 a.m.: Germany vs. Mali (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

11:50 a.m.: Japan vs. Spain (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

2:45 p.m.: USA vs. Czechia (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)

2:45 p.m.: Italy vs. China (Courtside 1891, HBO Max)

2:30 p.m.: Qualifiers: Teams TBD (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)

Quarterfinals: Teams/Times TBD (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)

Semifinals: Teams/Times TBD (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)

12:30 p.m.: 3rd Place Game, Teams TBD (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)

2 p.m.: Championship Final (Courtside 1891, TNT, HBO Max)