Where to watch Olympic water polo: Live stream Australia vs. USA and more
The water polo semifinals are underway at the Olympics, and we'll highlight all of the different ways you can tune in.
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Water polo has taken the Paris Olympics by storm, thanks in no small part to some excitement surrounding the US women's team, who are vying for their fourth consecutive gold medal this year. Below, we've outlined everything you need to know when it comes to where to watch Olympic water polo, whether you're hoping to watch the men's or women's semifinal matches.
The US women's national team has found a new hype man and official sponsor in rapper and Olympics enthusiast Flavor Flav, who has signed a sponsorship deal with the USA Water Polo teams. His interest peaked after learning that many of the women's team members were hustling at multiple other jobs to make ends meet while practicing, according to an interview he gave to NBC Olympics. The team has gained traction online, and First Lady Jill Biden even attended one of the preliminary round matches in Paris.
The women's team has advanced to the semifinals, where they'll face off against Australia on Thursday. Spain narrowly beat out the Netherlands in their semi-final match earlier in the day, so the former will advance to the women's gold medal match. On Friday, the men's teams will begin competing to determine the 5th and 8th place rankings, as well as which teams will push through to the gold medal match this weekend. The men's semifinals include Serbia vs. United States and Hungary vs. Croatia match-ups.
Whether you're a longtime water polo fan or new to the sport, we've got you covered when it comes to live streaming every match at the Olympics. Keep reading to learn where to watch, and don't forget to check out our Olympics streaming guide for up-to-date info on all events.
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Where to watch Olympic water polo in the US
Peacock is the absolute hub for all things Olympics in the US. Subscriptions start at $7.99 a month and give you access to every water polo match and the rest of the Olympics.
Select matches will also be shown on NBCUniversal networks like NBC and USA. If you're a cord-cutter, you can live stream these options via a live TV package like Sling TV or Fubo.
At $40 a month, Sling's Blue plan is definitely the more affordable of these live TV packages. It has about 40 channels, including USA and NBC (in select regions). Right now, you can get your first month for half-off, so this will only cost $20 today.
Fubo is another solid TV package with over 180 channels, including USA and NBC. Subscriptions are a bit more expensive, at $79.99 a month, but new customers can get a one-week free trial of the service.
Where to watch Olympic water polo in the UK
Water polo will be available to live stream on Eurosport in the UK. Subscriptions through Discovery+ start at £3.99 a month, and this will also give you access to the rest of the Olympics.
Where to watch Olympic water polo in Australia
To catch absolutely every moment of the Olympics and Olympic water polo in Australia, you'll need to subscribe to Stan Sport. Subscriptions cost $27 a month (the base plan is $12 a month, and the required Sports Add-on is $15). 9Now will also carry select coverage, including some water polo matches, for free in Australia with account creation.
How to watch Olympic water polo in France
France.TV is the French home of the Olympics. Major coverage, including select water polo matches, will be available to live stream for free here. Users just need to create a free account.
How to watch Olympic water polo from anywhere
If you'll be outside the country and are still hoping to access your chosen streaming option, you can do so using a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs allow people to temporarily alter their electronic device's virtual location so that they can access their usual websites from anywhere. They're particularly popular tools among people hoping to boost their internet security and keep up with their go-to apps while traveling abroad.
If you're not sure where to start, our go-to VPN pick is ExpressVPN. It's straightforward and has a hassle-free 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not what you're looking for. You can find full details in our ExpressVPN review.
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