How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Live: TV Channels & Streaming

Trying to figure out where to watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup from wherever you are in the world? This guide brings together the latest confirmed TV broadcasters, streaming platforms, free viewing options, official links, territory restrictions, key game times and country-by-country viewing information.

The 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup takes place in Berlin, Germany, from September 4-13, 2026. The expanded tournament features 16 national teams and 36 games, with the USA chasing a fifth consecutive world title and China, Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Japan and other contenders looking to challenge for the trophy.

One important warning before you buy anything: broadcast rights can vary by country, and in some markets by individual game. FIBA's official viewing information recommends checking the individual game pages to see which broadcaster is showing a particular matchup in your country. Courtside 1891 also remains subject to territorial restrictions.

So whether you want to watch USA vs China, follow Team USA's title defense, cheer for China, catch the Opals, watch Germany on free TV, or stream the knockout rounds, here's the latest guide.

Official links:
FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 · FIBA official website · FIBA 2026 schedule

Quick Overview 📊

The tournament's 16 teams are divided into four groups of four. The four group winners advance directly to the Quarter-Finals. Teams finishing second and third enter the Qualification to Quarter-Finals round, a single-game knockout stage. The winners then join the four group winners in the Quarter-Finals. The Final Phase consists of the Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, 3rd Place Game and Final.

📺 The Best Ways to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup

1. 🌐 Courtside 1891: FIBA's Global Streaming Platform

For viewers outside territories covered by exclusive local broadcast agreements, Courtside 1891 is the key official digital streaming service to check.

Watch Courtside 1891

Courtside 1891 provides FIBA basketball live streams and on-demand content, but geographical restrictions and blackouts may apply where local broadcasters hold rights.

What you can expect

Depending on your location and the applicable rights package, Courtside 1891 can provide:

• Live FIBA games

• On-demand replays

• Highlights and extended highlights

• Game-center information

• Scores and statistics

• FIBA tournament content

The important point is that Courtside 1891 is not automatically the answer in every country. If a local broadcaster has exclusive rights, a particular game may be unavailable on Courtside 1891 in that territory.

⚠️ Check your country before subscribing

Don't assume that a Courtside 1891 subscription guarantees access to every 2026 Women's World Cup game everywhere.

FIBA's official viewing guidance for its competitions recommends checking the specific game page for the local broadcaster, while Courtside 1891 may apply blackouts in certain territories.

Official: FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 · Courtside 1891

2. 🏀 FIBA's Official Website

Even if you are watching on television or through a separate streaming service, keep the official FIBA website open during the tournament.

FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026

The official tournament hub provides:

• Game schedule

• Live scores

• Play-by-play

• Box scores

• Statistics

• Standings

• Rosters

• Results

• News

• Highlights

• Game information

• Official tournament updates

FIBA has published the complete tournament schedule, including venues and scheduled game times.

Official tournament page: FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026

Official game schedule: FIBA Games

Official teams: FIBA Teams

3. ▶️ FIBA's Official YouTube Channel

If you're looking for a completely free option, FIBA's official YouTube channel is worth bookmarking.

FIBA — The Basketball Channel on YouTube

However, don't confuse FIBA's YouTube content with a guaranteed free live stream of the entire World Cup.

The official FIBA YouTube channel is primarily useful for:

• Highlights

• Top plays

• Interviews

• Press conferences

• Recaps

• Behind-the-scenes footage

• Tournament features

• Selected special-event livestreams

Full live-game availability depends on the event, country and broadcast rights. For the 2026 Women's World Cup, viewers should not assume that all 36 games will be streamed free on YouTube.

🇺🇸 How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in the USA

American viewers are among the best-covered fans in the world for this tournament.

TNT Sports has the U.S. rights to FIBA's major international basketball competitions through 2029, including the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026. The partnership uses TNT Sports' linear television portfolio and HBO Max for streaming.

TNT Sports

📺 TNT and truTV

TNT Sports will televise selected games across its linear networks.

The televised package includes:

• USA Basketball games

• Selected marquee group-stage games

• Selected knockout games

• Major tournament matchups

The exact channel allocation can change by game, so check the current TNT Sports schedule before tip-off.

💻 HBO Max

For cord-cutters, HBO Max is the comprehensive U.S. streaming option to check.

HBO Max coverage

• Live tournament coverage

• On-demand access

• TNT Sports programming

• Coverage throughout the group stage and knockout rounds

TNT Sports' agreement provides broader digital coverage of FIBA events through HBO Max.

HBO Max

📡 Live-TV streaming services

Viewers who subscribe to a U.S. live-TV streaming service carrying TNT and/or truTV may also be able to access televised games, depending on the service's current channel lineup and package.

Potential options can include services such as:

• Hulu + Live TV

• DIRECTV

• Sling TV

Because channel lineups and packages change, check the provider's current TNT/truTV availability before subscribing specifically for the World Cup.

What about Courtside 1891 in the USA?

For U.S. viewers, TNT Sports/HBO Max is the primary official route to check.

Don't purchase Courtside 1891 specifically for the World Cup expecting it to replace the U.S. rights holder. Local exclusive rights can affect availability.

🇺🇸 Team USA at the 2026 Women's World Cup

The United States enters Berlin as the defending champion and is aiming for a fifth consecutive Women's World Cup title and 12th overall.

The official 12-player USA roster is now confirmed:

• Aliyah Boston

• Paige Bueckers

• Caitlin Clark

• Napheesa Collier

• Kahleah Copper

• Chelsea Gray

• Rhyne Howard

• Kelsey Plum

• Angel Reese

• Breanna Stewart

• A'ja Wilson

• Jackie Young

FIBA's official team and roster pages are the best place to check the latest roster information.

Official: USA team page on FIBA

🇺🇸 Team USA Group-Stage Schedule

Check FIBA's official schedule for the latest game times:

FIBA 2026 Game Schedule

Note: Always use the live FIBA schedule as the final reference because official game times can be updated.

🇺🇸 Where to watch Team USA

USA games are part of the TNT Sports U.S. rights package, with streaming coverage through HBO Max.

🇨🇦 How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Canada

Canada is an important FIBA market, although the Canadian women's national team is not part of the 16-team 2026 World Cup field.

For Canadian viewers following the tournament, FIBA has a multi-year exclusive broadcast partnership with Bell Media's TSN and RDS.

TSN · RDS

TSN and RDS are the English- and French-language Canadian broadcast partners for FIBA national-team basketball. The agreement includes the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup, although FIBA describes coverage in terms of Canada Basketball games plus major and key fixtures rather than guaranteeing every tournament game on every TSN/RDS outlet.

📺 TSN

Canadian viewers should check:

• TSN television networks

• TSN digital platforms

• TSN's current World Cup schedule

🇫🇷 RDS

French-language viewers should check:

• RDS television

• RDS digital platforms

• RDS's current World Cup listings

⚠️ Important Canada note

Do not assume that every one of the 36 games will appear on the same TSN or RDS channel.

Check the individual FIBA game page and the current TSN/RDS schedule.

🇦🇺 How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Australia

Australia has one of the clearest official broadcast arrangements for the tournament.

ESPN has an extended four-year partnership with FIBA and will provide live coverage of every game of the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup in Australia. ESPN services are distributed through platforms including Disney+, Foxtel, Fetch, Kayo Sports and Sky.

ESPN Australia

📺 ESPN

Australian fans can follow the World Cup through ESPN's Australian distribution platforms.

💻 ESPN on Disney+

ESPN programming is available through the ESPN service/tile within Disney+ in Australia.

Disney+ Australia

🏀 Kayo Sports

Kayo is another important Australian streaming route for ESPN sports content.

Kayo Sports

📡 Foxtel and Fetch

ESPN is also distributed through Foxtel and Fetch platforms.

Foxtel · Fetch

🇦🇺 What about Courtside 1891?

Because ESPN holds the relevant Australian rights, Courtside 1891 availability can be subject to territorial restrictions. Australian viewers should check the specific game before subscribing.

🇳🇿 How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in New Zealand

New Zealand has an especially clear arrangement: ESPN is the exclusive FIBA broadcast partner in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands under the renewed four-year agreement.

The deal includes live coverage of every game of the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup.

ESPN content in New Zealand is distributed through platforms including:

• ESPN

• Disney+

• Sky

ESPN New Zealand / ESPN · Disney+ New Zealand · Sky New Zealand

The exact subscription route depends on your provider and package.

🇳🇿 Courtside 1891

As with other markets with local rights, check territorial availability before purchasing Courtside 1891.

🇩🇪 How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Germany

Germany is the host country, and local fans have both free-to-air and paid options.

The two key rights partners are:

• ProSiebenSat.1

• Deutsche Telekom / MagentaTV

FIBA's German rights agreement gives ProSiebenSat.1 free-to-air coverage of Germany's national-team games and selected knockout games, while Deutsche Telekom has a broader FIBA rights package through MagentaTV and MagentaSport.

🆓 Free-to-Air: ProSiebenSat.1

ProSiebenSat.1 will broadcast:

• All Germany women's national-team games

• Selected Quarter-Finals

• Selected Semi-Finals

• The Final

Coverage can appear on:

• ProSieben

• Sat.1

• ProSieben MAXX

The Joyn streaming platform is also part of ProSiebenSat.1's digital distribution strategy.

Joyn

💻 MagentaSport / MagentaTV

Deutsche Telekom's MagentaSport and MagentaTV provide extensive FIBA coverage.

MagentaTV · MagentaSport

However, check the current tournament listing for the exact number of live games and channels available to your package.

🇩🇪 Can you watch the entire tournament for free?

No.

Germany's free-to-air package covers all Germany games and selected major knockout games, but not every match.

For games outside the free-to-air package, check the relevant MagentaSport/MagentaTV listing or another authorized broadcaster.

🇫🇷 How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in France

France has a confirmed four-year FIBA broadcast partnership with beIN SPORTS covering the 2025-2029 media-rights cycle.

The agreement specifically includes the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026.

beIN SPORTS France

📺 beIN SPORTS

French viewers should check the current beIN SPORTS schedule for:

• Group-stage games

• France games

• Qualification to Quarter-Finals

• Quarter-Finals

• Semi-Finals

• 3rd Place Game

• Final

Because the exact channel and game allocation can change, use the current beIN SPORTS schedule and the FIBA game page as the final reference.

🇮🇹 How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Italy

Italy also has a confirmed FIBA broadcast arrangement.

Sky has an agreement covering the final phase of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026.

Sky Sport Italia

That means Italian viewers should particularly check Sky's listings for:

• Qualification to Quarter-Finals

• Quarter-Finals

• Semi-Finals

• 3rd Place Game

• Final

For group-stage games and any additional Italy coverage, check the FIBA game-by-game broadcaster information and Sky's latest schedule.

🇬🇧 How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in the UK

The UK is one of the markets where you should be particularly careful about assuming that the global Courtside 1891 feed will show every game.

FIBA's official viewing approach is based on local broadcast partners and individual game pages, with Courtside 1891 availability subject to territorial restrictions.

🇬🇧 Best approach for UK viewers

Before paying for a subscription:

1. Open the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 schedule.

2. Select the game you want to watch.

3. Check the listed UK broadcaster or streaming option.

4. If Courtside 1891 is listed and available for that game, use the official Courtside 1891 service.

5. If a domestic broadcaster is listed, use that broadcaster instead.

What about TNT Sports or HBO Max?

The TNT Sports agreement described above applies to the United States. UK viewers should not assume that a U.S. HBO Max/TNT Sports subscription provides the same FIBA rights.

🇨🇳 How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Mainland China

Chinese fans have a particularly important official option:

🏀 Migu

Migu, the China Mobile digital-content platform, is FIBA's exclusive digital rights holder in China for the four-year period through 2029.

The agreement specifically includes the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026.

Migu Video

That makes Migu the key official digital destination for fans in mainland China.

What Migu offers

The partnership is designed to provide:

• Live FIBA events

• Professional commentary

• Customized programs

• Digital features

• FIBA tournament content

Migu's agreement covers a broad portfolio of FIBA events through 2029, including the 2026 Women's World Cup.

📺 CCTV and Yangshipin

CCTV may also carry selected major games through its sports channels and digital services.

CCTV · Yangshipin / CCTV Video

However, unlike Migu's clearly established FIBA digital-rights agreement, the exact CCTV broadcast lineup should be checked against the current television schedule for each game.

Therefore, if your goal is the complete tournament, Migu is the more important platform to check.

🇨🇳 China Women's National Team

China is in Group D alongside:

• 🇨🇳 China

• 🇺🇸 USA

• 🇨🇿 Czechia

• 🇮🇹 Italy

FIBA's official draw confirms the Group D lineup.

China reached the Final of the 2022 Women's World Cup in Sydney and returns to the global stage as one of Asia's leading women's basketball teams. Migu's FIBA partnership also specifically highlights China's 2022 runner-up finish.

Official: China team page on FIBA

🇨🇳 China Group-Stage Schedule

According to the current FIBA schedule:

Official: FIBA 2026 Game Schedule

🇨🇳 Where to watch China games

• Migu: primary official digital platform in mainland China

• CCTV: check the current television schedule for selected games

• Yangshipin/CCTV digital services: availability depends on the corresponding CCTV broadcast

🇭🇰 Hong Kong, 🇲🇴 Macau & 🇹🇼 Taiwan

This is one area where fans should avoid relying on old or unofficial broadcaster lists.

There is not one single broadcaster that can safely be described as covering all three markets for all 36 games based on the currently confirmed information available from FIBA.

Instead, check the specific FIBA game page for the broadcaster serving your territory.

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

Hong Kong viewers should:

• Check the FIBA game page

• Check local sports-TV listings

• Check Courtside 1891 availability for the specific game

• Verify any territorial restriction before subscribing

Do not assume that a mainland-China Migu subscription will provide the same access in Hong Kong.

🇲🇴 Macau

Macau viewers should likewise check:

• FIBA's individual game listing

• Local television listings

• Authorized streaming platforms

• Courtside 1891 availability for the specific matchup

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Taiwan viewers should check the FIBA game page and current local listings for each game.

Potential local sports platforms may carry selected games, but viewers should verify the 2026 Women's World Cup rights specifically rather than assuming that a platform carrying other FIBA competitions also carries this tournament.

⚠️ Important

The safest rule for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan is:

Check the broadcaster shown for the exact game you want to watch.

FIBA's own viewing guidance follows this game-by-game approach because local broadcast packages can differ by territory and match.

Official: FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Games

🇯🇵 How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Japan

Japan is another market where the safest approach is to use FIBA's game-by-game broadcaster information rather than assuming that a domestic sports platform carries the complete tournament.

Japan is in Group A alongside:

• 🇯🇵 Japan

• 🇪🇸 Spain

• 🇩🇪 Germany

• 🇲🇱 Mali

Japanese viewers should check:

• FIBA's official game schedule

• Current Japanese television listings

• Current streaming listings for each Japan game

• Courtside 1891 availability where applicable

If a domestic broadcaster has exclusive rights to a particular game, Courtside 1891 may be subject to a blackout.

🌍 Other European Markets

The 2026 Women's World Cup has a wide network of local and regional broadcast partners.

The key point is that Europe should not be treated as one single rights territory.

For example:

• 🇫🇷 France — beIN SPORTS

• 🇩🇪 Germany — ProSiebenSat.1 / Joyn and Deutsche Telekom

• 🇮🇹 Italy — Sky for the final phase

• Other European markets — check the specific FIBA game listing and local broadcaster

FIBA's official game system is the safest place to identify the applicable broadcaster for a specific matchup.

Why this matters

A broadcaster may have rights to:

• Only the national team's games

• Selected group-stage games

• The knockout stage

• The Final

• Or a larger package

Therefore, never assume:

"This network has FIBA rights, so it must have every Women's World Cup game."

Check the game.

🌎 Latin America

For Latin American viewers, local availability can vary significantly by country.

The safest official route is to:

1. Open the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 schedule.

2. Select your game.

3. Check the broadcaster listed for your country.

4. If Courtside 1891 is available, confirm that the game is not subject to a local blackout.

Do not assume that a broadcaster covering FIBA basketball in one Latin American country has the same rights in another.

🌍 Africa and the Middle East

The same country-by-country rule applies across Africa and the Middle East.

Broadcast rights may be divided between:

• Local free-to-air networks

• Pay-TV sports channels

• Regional sports networks

• Streaming services

• Courtside 1891

Because rights can vary by territory and game, the FIBA individual game page is the best final check.

Official: FIBA 2026 Game Schedule

🕒 2026 Women's World Cup Key Dates & Times

The tournament runs from Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 13.

FIBA's official schedule currently lists the tournament stages and exact game times.

Always check the live FIBA schedule immediately before the game, especially for knockout-round tip-offs.

FIBA Game Schedule & Results

🏆 The New 2026 Knockout Format Explained

The 2026 tournament introduces a new 16-team format.

Group Phase

The 16 teams are split into four groups:

Group A

• Japan

• Spain

• Germany

• Mali

Group B

• Hungary

• Korea

• Nigeria

• France

Group C

• Belgium

• Australia

• Puerto Rico

• Türkiye

Group D

• USA

• Czechia

• Italy

• China

Each team plays three group-stage games.

FIBA officially confirmed these groups following the draw.

Qualification to Quarter-Finals

The four group winners automatically qualify for the Quarter-Finals.

Teams finishing second and third play single-elimination qualification games:

• 2nd Group A vs 3rd Group B

• 2nd Group B vs 3rd Group A

• 3rd Group C vs 2nd Group D

• 3rd Group D vs 2nd Group C

The four winners advance.

Quarter-Finals

The eight remaining teams enter the traditional knockout phase.

The Quarter-Finals are scheduled for September 10.

Semi-Finals

The four Quarter-Final winners move into the Semi-Finals on September 12.

3rd Place Game & Final

The tournament concludes on September 13 with:

• 3rd Place Game

• Final

The official schedule should be used for the latest tip-off times.

⏰ Time-Zone Guide for International Fans

Berlin is on CEST (UTC+2) during the tournament.

Here are the most useful conversions:

USA-China opener

September 4 — 12:15 CEST

That's:

• 🇩🇪 Berlin — 12:15 PM

• 🇬🇧 London — 11:15 AM

• 🇺🇸 New York — 6:15 AM

• 🇺🇸 Los Angeles — 3:15 AM

• 🇨🇳 Beijing — 6:15 PM

• 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — 6:15 PM

• 🇯🇵 Tokyo — 7:15 PM

• 🇦🇺 Sydney — 8:15 PM

Final

Check the official FIBA schedule for the final's current Berlin tip-off time and convert it to your local time.

FIBA Official Schedule

📱 How to Find the Correct Broadcaster for Any Game

This is perhaps the most useful trick in the entire guide.

Instead of asking:

"Who owns the Women's World Cup rights in my country?"

ask:

"Who is broadcasting this specific Women's World Cup game in my country?"

Step 1: Open the official FIBA schedule

Go to the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup schedule.

Step 2: Select your game

For example:

• USA vs China

• China vs Czechia

• Italy vs USA

• Japan vs Spain

• Germany vs Mali

• Final

Step 3: Look for the broadcast information

FIBA's system can identify the broadcaster associated with the game and territory where that information is provided.

Step 4: Check the broadcaster's own schedule

This is especially important when:

• Several games overlap

• A broadcaster has only selected games

• TV and streaming rights differ

• A local channel carries only the national team

• Courtside 1891 is subject to a blackout

FIBA's viewing guidance repeatedly recommends checking specific game pages rather than assuming that one broadcaster carries every game.

💰 How Much Does It Cost to Watch?

There isn't one worldwide price for the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup.

Your cost depends on your country and the rights holder.

Possible free options

• Free-to-air TV in some countries

• Joyn for qualifying ProSiebenSat.1 broadcasts in Germany

• Selected free digital broadcasts

• FIBA YouTube highlights and supplementary content

Paid options

Depending on your location, you may need:

• HBO Max

• TSN/RDS

• ESPN/Disney+

• Kayo

• Foxtel

• Sky

• MagentaSport/MagentaTV

• beIN SPORTS

• Courtside 1891

• Another local broadcaster

Prices, bundles and free trials can change, so it is better to check the current provider price in your own country than rely on an old USD price.

📺 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup: Quick Country Guide

The safest universal rule is simple: use FIBA's game-by-game broadcaster information before buying a streaming subscription.

⭐ Games You Should Put on Your Calendar

🇺🇸 USA vs 🇨🇳 China

September 4 — 12:15 CEST

The tournament's biggest opening-day matchup pits the defending champions against China, which finished runner-up at the 2022 Women's World Cup.

U.S.: TNT Sports / HBO Max
China: Migu, with any additional CCTV coverage subject to the current TV schedule

Official FIBA game schedule

🇮🇹 Italy vs 🇺🇸 USA

September 6 — 18:45 CEST

This is USA's second Group D game.

U.S.: TNT Sports / HBO Max

FIBA schedule

🇨🇳 China vs 🇨🇿 Czechia

September 6 — 12:30 CEST

China's second group-stage game takes place on the same day as Italy-USA.

China: Migu
Other territories: Check FIBA's game page

🇺🇸 USA vs 🇨🇿 Czechia

September 7 — 18:45 CEST

USA's final Group D game is against Czechia.

U.S.: TNT Sports / HBO Max

🏆 The Final

September 13, 2026

The 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup champion will be crowned in Berlin.

U.S.: TNT Sports / HBO Max, subject to the current U.S. schedule
Germany: ProSiebenSat.1 / associated free-to-air services
Other markets: Check the local broadcaster listed by FIBA

FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026

❓ 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup FAQ

Can I watch all 36 games for free?

Not necessarily.

Some countries have free-to-air coverage of selected games, but there is no single worldwide free stream for all 36 games.

Australia and New Zealand have ESPN coverage of every game. Other markets may require a local pay-TV or streaming subscription.

Is Courtside 1891 showing every game?

Courtside 1891 is the official digital service to check, but territorial restrictions can apply.

If a local broadcaster has exclusive rights in your country, a particular game may be blacked out.

Always check the individual FIBA game page before subscribing.

Courtside 1891

Can I watch the entire World Cup on HBO Max?

For U.S. viewers, HBO Max is the key streaming service within the TNT Sports FIBA rights package.

Check the current HBO Max and TNT Sports schedule for the tournament's live-game availability.

HBO Max · TNT Sports

Do I need cable TV in the USA?

No traditional cable subscription is necessarily required if the applicable games are available through HBO Max.

Check the current U.S. streaming package before the tournament begins.

Can I watch all 36 games on MagentaSport in Germany?

Do not assume that MagentaSport is the only route to every game.

Germany's rights package is split between ProSiebenSat.1's free-to-air coverage and Deutsche Telekom's broader FIBA rights package. Check the current MagentaSport/MagentaTV and ProSiebenSat.1/Joyn schedules for individual games.

Is Migu the official FIBA streaming platform in mainland China?

Yes.

FIBA and China Mobile Migu agreed to a four-year partnership making Migu the exclusive digital rights holder in China for FIBA events through 2029. The agreement specifically includes the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup.

Migu Video

Can I watch the whole tournament on YouTube?

Don't count on it.

FIBA's YouTube channel is excellent for highlights, interviews, recaps and special content, but it should not be treated as a guaranteed free live stream of all 36 Women's World Cup games.

FIBA on YouTube

Where can I watch in France?

beIN SPORTS is the confirmed French FIBA broadcast partner for the 2025-2029 cycle, including the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup.

beIN SPORTS France

Where can I watch in Italy?

Sky has confirmed rights to the final phase of the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup. Check the current Sky schedule for exact game listings.

Sky Sport Italia

Where can I watch in Australia?

ESPN has live coverage of every game of the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup. ESPN is distributed through platforms including Disney+, Foxtel, Fetch and Kayo Sports.

ESPN Australia

Where can I watch in New Zealand?

ESPN is the exclusive FIBA broadcast partner in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands and will carry every game of the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup. ESPN content is distributed through platforms including Disney+ and Sky.

Is the Canadian national team playing in the 2026 Women's World Cup?

No.

Canada is not among the 16 teams in Berlin. The confirmed field includes Australia, Belgium, China, Czechia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mali, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Spain, Türkiye and USA.

Canadian fans can still watch the tournament through the country's FIBA broadcast partners TSN and RDS, subject to their game-by-game schedules.

🏀 The 16 Teams at the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup

The final 16-team field is:

1. 🇦🇺 Australia

2. 🇧🇪 Belgium

3. 🇨🇳 China

4. 🇨🇿 Czechia

5. 🇫🇷 France

6. 🇩🇪 Germany

7. 🇭🇺 Hungary

8. 🇮🇹 Italy

9. 🇯🇵 Japan

10. 🇰🇷 Korea

11. 🇲🇱 Mali

12. 🇳🇬 Nigeria

13. 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

14. 🇪🇸 Spain

15. 🇹🇷 Türkiye

16. 🇺🇸 USA

FIBA official teams page

FIBA confirmed the complete field and groups following the 2026 draw.

🏟️ Where Is the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup Being Played?

The entire tournament is being staged in Berlin, Germany.

The two venues are:

Berlin Arena / Uber Arena

The main Berlin Arena venue is one of the tournament's two facilities, with a listed capacity of up to 14,000 for the event.

FIBA Berlin Arena venue page

Max-Schmeling-Halle

The second venue is Max-Schmeling-Halle, with a listed capacity of up to 9,000.

FIBA Max-Schmeling-Halle venue page

FIBA's official event guide confirms Berlin as the host city and lists the two venues.

📌 Final Tips for Watching the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup

Before the first tip, bookmark these resources:

1. FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026

Use it for:

• Official schedule

• Results

• Standings

• Statistics

• Rosters

• News

• Game pages

FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026

2. FIBA Game Schedule

This should be your first stop when you are unsure about a broadcaster or game time.

FIBA Games & Schedule

FIBA's individual game information is especially important because local broadcast arrangements may differ between countries and games.

3. Your local broadcaster's schedule

Even after identifying a rights holder, check the exact channel and start time.

A tournament may be split across:

• Multiple TV channels

• Streaming services

• Free-to-air networks

• Pay-TV channels

4. Check your time zone

Berlin is UTC+2 during the tournament.

Don't rely on a generic "September 4" listing if you're watching from North America, Asia or Oceania. Some games will fall on a different calendar date in your local time zone.

Final Thoughts 🏆

The 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup is set to be one of the biggest events in women's international basketball, with a new 16-team format, 36 games and 10 days of competition in Berlin.

The USA arrives as the defending champion chasing a fifth consecutive title, while China returns after its runner-up finish in 2022. Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, Türkiye and other contenders give the expanded field plenty of championship intrigue.

For U.S. viewers, TNT Sports and HBO Max are the key official U.S. services to check.

In Australia and New Zealand, ESPN has every game covered.

In Germany, fans have a combination of free-to-air ProSiebenSat.1/Joyn coverage and Deutsche Telekom's MagentaTV/MagentaSport coverage.

In China, Migu is the key official digital destination, thanks to its exclusive FIBA digital-rights agreement through 2029.

And for everyone else, the most important rule is simple:

Check the FIBA game page before you buy a subscription.

Broadcast rights are territorial, some broadcasters only show selected games, and Courtside 1891 can be subject to blackouts. FIBA's official game-by-game listings are therefore the best final reference for where a particular matchup is legally available in your country.

FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 · FIBA Schedule & Results · Courtside 1891

Whether you're following USA vs China, cheering for the host nation Germany, watching the Opals, supporting China, or simply looking for the best international women's basketball of the year, Berlin is ready.

Tip-off is September 4. The Final is September 13. See you courtside! 🏀🇩🇪