Amanda Knapp
Basketball is a popular sport at the Olympic Games, with the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, being no exception. The basketball competitions are scheduled to take place from 27 July to 11 August 2024. The group stage of the basketball tournament will tip off on 27 July and conclude on 4 August, with the knockout phase beginning on 6 August. The men's and women's gold medal games will be held on 10 and 11 August, respectively. The U.S. men's and women's basketball teams will be aiming to extend their winning streaks, with the men going for their fifth consecutive gold medal and the women targeting their eighth straight Olympic title.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Season | Summer |
| Location | Paris, France |
| Dates | 27 July to 11 August |
| Teams | 8 men's teams and 8 women's teams |
| Group Stage Dates | 27 July to 4 August |
| Knockout Phase Dates | 6 August to 11 August |
| Men's Gold Medal Game Date | 10 August |
| Women's Gold Medal Game Date | 11 August |
| Venues | Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Bercy Arena, Place de la Concorde |
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What You'll Learn
The 2024 Paris Olympics
The preliminary 5x5 basketball matches will tip off at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, with the final phase moving to the iconic Bercy Arena in Paris. The 3x3 competitions, featuring eight teams in both the men's and women's events, will be held at the Place de la Concorde, adding to the electric atmosphere in the City of Light.
The men's tournament will kick off on Saturday, July 27, with the women's competition starting the following day, on Sunday, July 28. The group stage will see fierce competition as the teams battle it out to advance to the knockout rounds. The knockout phase will begin on Tuesday, August 6, setting the stage for the medal rounds.
The men's tournament will conclude with the bronze medal game on Saturday, August 10, followed by the gold medal final later that day. The women's tournament will reach its climax on Sunday, August 11, with the top two teams facing off for gold. The closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics will bring the games to a close on the same day, marking the end of another memorable chapter in Olympic history.
Team USA, led by the legendary LeBron James, will be a force to be reckoned with in both the men's and women's tournaments. The men's team, boasting a star-studded roster, will aim for their fifth consecutive gold. The women, seeking an eighth straight Olympic title, will be spearheaded by A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, with veteran presence provided by Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner.
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Men's and women's tournaments
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, will feature basketball competitions for both men's and women's teams. The games will be held from 27 July to 11 August 2024, with the group stage of basketball tipping off on 27 July and concluding on 4 August. The knockout phase will begin on 6 August, with the gold medal game for men set for 10 August and the women's final on 11 August.
The men's tournament will feature eight teams: Australia, Greece, Canada, France, Germany, Brazil, the United States, and Serbia. The United States men's team will be looking to win their fifth consecutive gold medal. The women's tournament will see the U.S. team aiming for their eighth straight Olympic title.
The men's and women's 3x3 basketball tournaments will each feature eight teams competing. Each team will consist of three players on the court and one substitute. The National Olympic Committees may enter only one four-player men's team and one four-player women's team for the 3x3 tournament.
The preliminary 5x5 basketball matches will be held at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, while the final phase will take place at the Bercy Arena in Paris. The 3x3 competitions will be played at Place de la Concorde.
For viewers in the United States, the men's Olympic basketball tournament will be broadcast on various channels, including USA, E!, CNBC, Telemundo, NBC Universo, and Peacock, which offers a multiview feature to watch up to four events simultaneously.
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3x3 basketball tournament
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, hosted basketball competitions from July 27 to August 11, 2024. The 3x3 basketball tournament featured eight teams competing in the men's and women's events. The National Olympic Committees could enter only one four-player men's team and one four-player women's team. Each team consisted of three players on the court and a single substitute. The 3x3 game is played on a half-court (11 meters x 15 meters) with a single basket, unlike the 5-on-5 game, which is played on a full court with two baskets.
The group phase of the 3x3 basketball tournament sees each team play the other three teams in its group. A win is worth two points, a loss is worth one point, and a loss by forfeit is worth zero points. At the end of the group phase, the top two teams from each group advance to the quarterfinals, along with the two best third-place teams. The single-elimination knockout stage begins with eight teams in the quarterfinals, with matchups determined by a random draw. The semifinal winners advance to the gold medal game, while the losers compete for bronze.
The Netherlands (men's) and Germany (women's) won gold medals in 3x3 basketball in Paris. The U.S. men's national team won its fifth straight Olympic gold medal, while the U.S. women claimed their eighth consecutive Olympic gold. The U.S. women's team roster included A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, and Sabrina Ionescu.
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Knockout phase
The knockout phase of the 2024 Paris Olympics basketball tournament begins on Tuesday, 6 August. The Bercy Arena in Paris will host the knockout phase for both men's and women's basketball games.
Eight teams will compete in the quarterfinals of the men's basketball tournament: Australia, Greece, Canada, France, Germany, Brazil, the United States, and Serbia. The quarterfinals will kick off with a match between Germany and Greece at 5 am ET, followed by Serbia vs. Australia at 8:30 am ET. The third quarterfinal will see France take on Canada at 12 pm ET, while the last quarterfinal match will be between the United States and Brazil at 3:30 pm ET.
The winners of the quarterfinal matches will advance to the semifinals, with the first semifinal taking place at 11:30 am ET, and the second at 2:45 pm ET. The semifinal matches will determine which teams will compete for the gold medal.
The men's gold medal game is scheduled for Saturday, 10 August, while the top two women's teams will square off in their gold medal final on Sunday, 11 August.
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Streaming and TV coverage
The basketball competitions at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, will be held from 27 July to 11 August 2024. The group stage of basketball will tip off on Saturday, 27 July and conclude on Sunday, 4 August. The knockout phase will begin on Tuesday, 6 August, with the gold medal game for men set to be played on Saturday, 10 August, and the women's gold medal game the following day, on Sunday, 11 August.
The 2024 Paris Olympics will be aired on NBC and its affiliates, including USA, E!, CNBC, Telemundo, and NBC Universo. Peacock, NBC's streaming service, will also provide coverage of the basketball competitions at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Peacock offers a subscription starting at $8 a month, which includes coverage of every Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as well as an Olympics Discovery Multiview feature, allowing viewers to watch up to four events simultaneously. For $14 a month, viewers can upgrade to an ad-free subscription that includes live access to their local NBC affiliate and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
Specific matches in the men's basketball tournament will be aired on the following channels:
- Germany vs. Greece (Quarterfinal): Peacock, E!
- Serbia vs. Australia (Quarterfinal): Peacock, USA
- France vs. Canada (Quarterfinal): Peacock
- USA vs. Brazil (Quarterfinal): Peacock, USA
- Men's Basketball Semifinal: Peacock, USA, NBC Universo, encore on USA
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Frequently asked questions
The basketball competitions at the Paris 2024 Olympics will be held from 27 July to 11 August 2024. The group stage of basketball will tip off on Saturday, 27 July, and conclude on Sunday, 4 August. The knockout phase will begin on Tuesday, 6 August, with the gold medal game for men set to be played on Saturday, 10 August, and the women's gold medal game on Sunday, 11 August.
The National Olympic Committees may enter only one 12-player men's team and one 12-player women's team for 5x5 basketball. For 3x3 basketball, each country may enter only one 4-player men's team and one 4-player women's team.
In addition to streaming on Peacock, almost every game in the men's Olympic basketball tournament will air on USA, E!, CNBC, Telemundo, NBC Universo, or NBC.
There are many forums and communities dedicated to discussing Olympic basketball, including subreddits such as r/Basketball, r/WNBA, and r/Olympics.
