How to watch USA vs. Belgium free: Live stream women's basketball at Paris Olympics
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The United States women's national basketball team continues its mission for a 10th Olympic gold medal today with a preliminary round game against Belgium. If you're hoping to tune in, we've got you covered. Keep reading to learn how to watch USA vs. Belgium free from anywhere.
Both Belgium and the USA are in Group C in the 2024 Olympic preliminary rounds. Earlier this week, Team USA beat Japan 102-76, and Belgium lost to Germany 83-69. On Sunday, the USA will go on to play Germany, and Belgium will play Japan before four teams advance to the quarterfinals next week. Team USA — under the guidance of Diana Taurasi, A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Chelsea Gray — is attempting to earn its eighth consecutive gold medal since 1996.
Below, we've outlined everything you need to know about watching Belgium vs. USA. For updates on future games, follow our Olympic basketball streaming guide, and don't forget to check out our Olympics hub for the latest on what's happening in Paris.
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How to watch USA vs. Belgium in the US
Today's USA vs. Belgium game, in addition to the rest of the Olympics, will live stream on Peacock in the US. Viewers who miss the game can also catch it on-demand here. Peacock subscriptions start at $7.99 a month for total Olympic coverage.
Basketball fans can also catch the game live on the USA network. Cord-cutters can stream USA through a month-to-month live TV package like Sling TV or Fubo. Sling Blue gives viewers access to USA and about 40 other channels for $40 a month, making it one of the more affordable live TV services. Right now, first-time customers can get their first month for just $20. At $79.99 a month, Fubo is a bit more expensive, but it carries over 180 channels (including USA). New users can try out the service free for one week.
How to watch USA vs. Belgium in the UK
USA vs. Belgium, along with the rest of the Olympics, will live stream on Eurosport in the UK. Subscriptions through Discovery+ start at £3.99 monthly. While British fans can find select Olympic coverage free through BBC iPlayer, most basketball games will just be on Eurosport.
How to watch USA vs. Belgium in Australia
Much of the Olympics, including USA vs. Belgium, streams through 9Now in Australia. This is a free streaming option that just requires users to create a login to use. Stan Sport (which costs about $27 a month) carries the entirety of the Olympics, including today's game as well.
How to watch USA vs. Belgium from anywhere
Fans who will be away from Australia at game time can still tune into their free streaming option via VPN (virtual private network). VPNs enable people to change their device's virtual location so they can keep up with their usual websites from anywhere in the world. These tech tools are particularly common among people hoping to use their typical apps while traveling and those looking to improve their privacy online.
Not sure where to start? Our go-to VPN rec is ExpressVPN since it's easy to use and has a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review for full details, and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
How to watch USA vs. Belgium with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch the event.
- Turn it on and set it to an Australian location.
- Go to 9Now and create a login if you don't already have one.
- Enjoy the game.
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