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Peacock is a streaming service that offers 80,000+ hours of content, including live sports and events. In 2021, Peacock was the official streaming service for the Tokyo Olympics, broadcasting live events in gymnastics, basketball, and track and field. Peacock also streamed the 2024 Paris Olympics, where viewers could watch the USA Basketball Men's National Team and the USA Women's Basketball Team. Outside of the Olympics, Peacock also streamed the show For Ball and Country, which documented the USA Basketball Men's National Team's journey to winning a fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal. Additionally, Peacock has announced that it will exclusively stream BIG EAST men's basketball games during the 2024-25 season, with a long-term agreement in place for the 2025-26 season and beyond.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| USA Basketball on Peacock | Yes, Peacock will stream USA Basketball games at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Peacock also streamed USA Basketball games at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and the 2024-25 Big East Men's Basketball games. |
| Peacock Subscription Plans | Peacock offers subscription plans starting at $5.99/month for 80,000+ hours of content, including live sports, exclusive originals, and current NBC and Bravo shows. |
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USA Olympic basketball on Peacock
Peacock, NBC's official streaming service, will be broadcasting the 2024 Paris Olympics. This includes every Olympic basketball game, meaning viewers will be able to watch Team USA Men's and Women's Basketball as they compete for gold.
The U.S. Men's Basketball team will begin playing on Sunday 28 July 2024, with a game against Serbia. The U.S. Women's Basketball team will begin their campaign for gold on Monday 29 July 2024, against Japan.
The games will be aired on NBC and USA Network, and streamed on Peacock and NBC Olympics platforms. Peacock Premium will also carry the quarterfinals, semifinals and final of the men's basketball tournament regardless of whether Team USA is eliminated.
The U.S. Men's Basketball team is looking to capture their fifth consecutive gold medal in Paris. The roster includes LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Joel Embiid—four players who have previously won an NBA MVP. The U.S. Women's Basketball team is also a force to be reckoned with, having won eight gold medals in the ten Olympic Games they have competed in. The 2024 roster includes WNBA superstars Diana Taurasi, A'ja Wilson, and Breanna Stewart.
In addition to the 2024 Paris Olympics, Peacock has also streamed other basketball events, such as the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and 'For Ball and Country', a show about the USA Basketball Men's National Team.
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Peacock's live coverage of USA basketball
Peacock, NBC's official streaming service, offers live coverage of USA Basketball games. This includes the Olympic Basketball games, which will be held at the Bercy Arena and Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Paris in 2024. Peacock will provide live streaming of every Olympic Basketball game, including the Team USA Men's and Women's Basketball games. The U.S. men's basketball team's games will also be televised on NBC and the USA Network.
In addition to the Olympic Basketball coverage, Peacock offers live streaming of other USA Basketball events. For example, Peacock streamed the USA Basketball Men's National Team's pursuit of a gold medal in Tokyo. The streaming service also provided coverage of the USA Men's National Team's matches against Iran and the Czech Republic.
Peacock's live sports coverage extends beyond basketball, including sports such as gymnastics, track and field, football, and more. The service offers plans starting at $5.99/month, providing access to 80,000+ hours of content, including live sports, exclusive originals, and current NBC and Bravo shows.
In the 2024-25 season, Peacock will also be streaming 30 BIG EAST men's basketball games, with every school appearing multiple times. This includes four games featuring the two-time defending national champion UConn Huskies.
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Peacock Premium and USA basketball
Peacock Premium is a streaming service that offers live sports, hit movies, TV shows, Originals, news, 24/7 channels, and more. It is the only place to watch certain exclusive sports events like gymnastics, basketball, and track and field. Peacock Premium will also carry the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals of the men's basketball tournament, regardless of whether Team USA is eliminated.
Peacock Premium will be streaming the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will include Olympic basketball games. The Olympic Basketball games will take place at the Bercy Arena and Pierre Mauroy Stadium, and 3x3 Basketball events will be held at La Concorde. The United States has dominated in both Men's and Women's Olympic Basketball, with the U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball team winning 16 of 19 Olympic gold medals, including seven straight wins from 1936 to 1968. The U.S. Women's Basketball team will be going for their seventh straight Olympic gold medal in 2024.
The games of the U.S. men's basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be streamed on Peacock Premium, with the team's first game taking place on Sunday, July 28, against three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and Serbia. The U.S. men's basketball team will play through at least the end of the group stage on Saturday, August 3. If they advance, the quarterfinals will take place on Tuesday, August 6, the semifinals on Thursday, August 8, and the gold medal final on Saturday, August 10.
Peacock Premium also offers a show called "For Ball and Country," which gives viewers a unique look at some of the greatest teams ever assembled as the USA Basketball Men's National Team goes for a fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
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Peacock's 2024-25 Big East basketball schedule
Peacock will exclusively stream 30 Big East men's basketball games during the 2024-25 season, including 25 regular-season games and five Big East Tournament games. The season tips off on Friday, November 8, at 9 pm ET, as the Marquette Golden Eagles host the George Mason Patriots. This game and the following will be available to stream live on Peacock:
- Saturday, November 16: Notre Dame vs. Georgetown at 1 pm ET
- Sunday, January 5: UConn vs. Providence at 2 pm ET
- Tuesday, December 21: UConn vs. Butler
- Monday, January 14: Georgetown vs. St. John's
- Monday, February 18: Butler vs. Xavier
- Saturday, November 19: Penn vs. Villanova
The coverage is part of a new six-year Big East media rights agreement that was announced earlier this year. Beginning with the 2025-26 season, Peacock and NBC Sports will present more than 60 men's and women's regular-season and Big East Tournament games.
In addition to the Big East games, Peacock will also be streaming the Olympic Basketball games at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Peacock will be the home for the Olympics, streaming every event live, including the Opening and Closing ceremonies. The U.S. men's and women's basketball teams will be competing, with the men's team beginning their games on Sunday, July 28, and playing through at least Saturday, August 3. If they advance, they will play in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, August 6, the semifinals on Thursday, August 8, and the gold medal final on Saturday, August 10. Peacock will also be streaming the 3x3 Basketball events.
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Peacock's plans and pricing
Peacock is a streaming service from NBCUniversal that offers a wide range of TV shows, movies, live sports, news, and Peacock Originals. It provides subscribers with access to popular NBC shows, both old and new, such as "The Office", "Parks and Recreation", and "Law & Order". Peacock also offers a robust collection of streaming channels, including NBC News Now, NBC Sports, and channels dedicated to specific shows.
Peacock has two subscription plans: Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. The Premium plan costs $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year, while the Premium Plus plan costs $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year. The Premium plan is ad-supported, with commercials during live sporting events, while the Premium Plus plan offers an ad-free experience with the option to download titles to watch offline.
Peacock also offers discounted subscription plans for eligible college/university students and military personnel. Students can subscribe to Peacock Premium at a discounted rate of $2.99 per month for 12 months, while military personnel can receive a $4 discount per month for 12 months, resulting in a monthly cost of $3.99.
In addition to the subscription plans, Peacock also offers gift cards that can be purchased and redeemed on their website. The gift cards can be a great option for those who want to gift Peacock to someone or for those who want to pre-pay for their subscription.
With Peacock's variety of plans and pricing options, subscribers can choose the one that best suits their needs and budget. Whether you're a student on a tight budget or a sports enthusiast looking for an ad-free experience, Peacock has a plan that will allow you to stream your favourite content.
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Frequently asked questions
Peacock, NBC's official streaming service, is the only place to watch USA basketball live.
Peacock offers plans starting at $5.99/month to stream 80,000+ hours of content, including live sports and events.
You can watch every game, including Team USA Men's and Women's Basketball as they look to defend their crowns as gold medalists.
The games will also be televised on NBC and USA Network.
